Meeting_Body
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: WESTSIDE PURPLE LINE EXTENSION PROJECT - SECTION 1
ACTION: AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE AN
ANNUAL PLAN
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute an annual work plan for Fiscal Year 2017 with the City of Beverly Hills, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,003,442, for the Westside Purple Line Extension Project - Section 1.
Issue
ISSUE
In October 2014, the Board authorized the CEO to execute the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in the form that had been approved by the Beverly Hills City Council for the advanced utility relocations construction phase to accommodate the future construction of the Wilshire/La Cienega Station. The annual work plan, a process identified within the Board approved MOA, serves as a commitment from Metro for the reimbursement of services to be provided by the City of Beverly Hills.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
This action will provide funding for the City of Beverly Hills continued participation in the Project. A description of the services being provided and the identification of each of the respective City departments, as well as an overall breakout of costs have been included within Attachment A. Overall, the work includes review of plans and construction activities as they relate to City streets, facilities and services.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
This Board action will not have an impact on established safety standards for Metro’s construction projects.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds are included in the FY17 budget under Project 865518 Westside Purple Line Extension Project - Section 1, in Cost Center 8510 (Construction Project Management), and Account No. 50316 (Professional and Technical Services). Since this is a multi-year project, the Chief Program Management Officer and the Project Manager will be responsible for budgeting costs in future years.
Impact to Budget
The sources of funds for the recommended action are Federal 5309 New Starts, Measure R 35% and TIFIA Loan Proceeds. The approved FY17 budget is designated for the Westside Purple Line Extension Project - Section 1 and does not have an impact to operations funding sources. These funds were assumed in the Long Range Transportation Plan for the Westside Purple Line Extension Project. This Project is not eligible for Propositions A and C funding due to the proposed tunneling element of the Project. No other funds were considered.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board may choose not to approve this action. This is not recommended because without an annual work plan, the City of Beverly Hills will have no funding sources to support the Project and it would have the potential to delay the Project.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Upon Board approval and execution of the annual work plan, Metro staff will issue the applicable work orders to the City of Beverly Hills.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - FY17 Annual Work Plan for the City of Beverly Hills
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Eduardo Cervantes, Senior Director (213) 922-7255
James Cohen, Deputy Executive Officer (323) 900-2114
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: Richard Clarke, Chief Program Management Officer; 213-922-7557
