Meeting_Body
REVISED
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Subject
SUBJECT: MEASURE M EARLY PROJECT DELIVERY STRATEGY
Action
ACTION: APPROVE POLICY
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
APPROVE the policy for a Measure M Early Project Delivery Strategy, outlined in Attachment A.
Issue
ISSUE
This item proposes a uniform policy for determining when Measure M projects can be delivered earlier than scheduled, as allowed by the Ordinance. Attachment A is the proposed Policy. Attachment B is an explainer about it, including the rationale and frequently asked questions. A comprehensive policy to transparently and uniformly guide decision-making about how and when projects can be delivered earlier increases the likelihood that project acceleration can be achieved. Furthermore, stating the fundamental responsibilities for collaboration between Metro and its many partners helps to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
BACKGROUND
Policy Authority
The Measure M Ordinance approved by Los Angeles County voters allows for project acceleration. Section 11, paragraph b states: "By two-thirds (2/3) vote, the Metro Board of Directors may amend the "Schedule of Funds Available" columns listed in Attachment A to accelerate a project, provided that any such amendments shall not reduce the amount of funds assigned to any other project or program as shown in the "Measure M Funding 2015$" column of Attachment A or delay the Schedule of Funds Available for any other project or program." This is essentially a hold harmless clause, which in laymen's terms could be interpreted to mean that "projects can be accelerated as long as doing so does not delay or otherwise negatively impact other projects".
Policy Need
During development of the Measure M Ordinance in 2016, many stakeholders expressed a desire to have projects delivered earlier. Therefore, the aforementioned authority was written into the Ordinance to allow for project acceleration. Despite the e...
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