| AGENDA ITEM #: 20. DATE: 05/24/2021 AI #:225 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | PROPOSITION 400 EXTENSION |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Julie Karins, City Manager |
OTHER PRESENTER(S):
Ginna Carico, Government Relations Manager
SUMMARY
This is an opportunity for staff to update Council on regional discussions regarding the possible extension of Proposition 400.
Recommendation
Staff will seek input and answer questions about MAGs current planning efforts to develop the Regional Transportation Plan. (Julie Karins, City Manager)
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no determinable fiscal impact at this time.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
Proposition 400 was passed by Maricopa County voters in 2004, providing the Phoenix region with a 20-year ½-cent sales tax for transportation projects (including transit services) from 2006 through 2025. This tax was an extension of the then existing ½-cent transportation sales tax that was enacted in 1985 (known as Proposition 300).
By the time of its expiration, Proposition 400 will have funded approximately $9 billion in transportation and transit related projects for its 30 eligible Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) member cities, towns, Maricopa County and Native nations. As a MAG member agency, the city of Goodyear has received benefit from Proposition 400 for needed transportation projects (i.e. – roads, freeways, smart traffic systems, etc.) and its transit-oriented services (i.e. – bus shelters and signage, and Dial-a-Ride services). Without the tax, the city would be primarily reliant on local funding for its transportation/transit needs.
On April 26, MAG planners introduced four scenarios that will ultimately be presented to the decision-making MAG committees for consideration. The Scenario Assumptions presented at this meeting represent the most recent milestone of the new Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) development process. It is anticipated to seek legislative approval during the 2022 session, and placing the extension on the ballot for consideration in November 2022.
By the time of its expiration, Proposition 400 will have funded approximately $9 billion in transportation and transit related projects for its 30 eligible Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) member cities, towns, Maricopa County and Native nations. As a MAG member agency, the city of Goodyear has received benefit from Proposition 400 for needed transportation projects (i.e. – roads, freeways, smart traffic systems, etc.) and its transit-oriented services (i.e. – bus shelters and signage, and Dial-a-Ride services). Without the tax, the city would be primarily reliant on local funding for its transportation/transit needs.
On April 26, MAG planners introduced four scenarios that will ultimately be presented to the decision-making MAG committees for consideration. The Scenario Assumptions presented at this meeting represent the most recent milestone of the new Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) development process. It is anticipated to seek legislative approval during the 2022 session, and placing the extension on the ballot for consideration in November 2022.
STAFF ANALYSIS
This presentation is designed to keep Mayor and Council updated on Proposition 400 extension preparations. Additionally, staff is seeking feedback from Mayor and Council on the recently released “Scenario Assumptions” produced by MAG. These fiscally constrained funding scenarios – comprised of regionally significant transportation projects and programs – are presented at both the ½-cent and 1-cent funding level. The two overarching scenario philosophies are “New Capacity” and “System Optimization.