Meeting_Body
SAFE BOARD MEETING
JUNE 25, 2015
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
ACTION: ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 - 2016 BUDGET
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
ADOPT the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 (FY16) budget in the amount of $12,309,099 for the operation and administration of the Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE). This budget amount includes the annual funding allocations to:
A. the agreement with the Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC) for direct labor and administrative support services in the amount of $2,176,099; and
B. the agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) in the amount of $2,000,000.
Issue
ISSUE
SAFE was created in 1988, pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 2550 et.seq. and is responsible for providing motorist aid services in Los Angeles County. In order to fulfill its mission SAFE needs an annual budget and requires administrative support services, which is provided via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), from the PTSC. A summary of the proposed FY16 budget is provided as Attachment A.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
During FY15, SAFE continued to fund, develop, implement and operate a variety of motorist aid services, programs and activities. These programs, services and activities included:
* Operation of the Kenneth Hahn Call Box System
* Operation and continued development of Southern California 511 - new services/enhancements introduced include real-time transit information for Pasadena Arts and Glendale Beeline as well as the incorporation of improved Metro Rail information.
* Funding for the Metro FSP program
* Partnering with MTA to develop and implement the One Call-One Click Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative (VTCLI)
* Continued coordination with MTA, Caltrans and CHP on a variety of motorist service programs including Metro...
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