NDACo Legislative Wrap-up

2015-16 Funding forNon-Oil Producing County

Highways and Bridges

Jason BensonCass County Engineer

Topics

• Overview of Federal, State, and Past Legislative Funding

• 2015 Session Funding – SB2103 and HB1176• Implementation of SB2103 and HB1176

Federal Funding

• Federal funding comes from the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents, last increased in 1993.

State Funding

• Thank the Governor and State Legislature for the increased funding for both oil and non-oil producing counties.

• Appreciate the work of the NDDOT in developing effective methods for project selection and funding approval.

• Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute Study with detailed cost analysis.

State and Local Funding• Local property tax • 23 cent state fuel tax

and State motor vehicle license fees

• Other Revenue (such as permit fees)

• One Time Funding from the State Legislature

20002001

20022003

20042005

20062007

20082009

20102011

20122013

20142015

2016 $-

$5,000,000.00

$10,000,000.00

$15,000,000.00

$20,000,000.00

$25,000,000.00

State Legislature One Time Funding

All Other Revenues

Highway Distribu-tion Tax

Property Tax Total

Funding from 2000-201620

0020

0120

0220

0320

0420

0520

0620

0720

0820

0920

1020

1120

1220

1320

1420

1520

16 $-

$2,000,000.00

$4,000,000.00

$6,000,000.00

$8,000,000.00

$10,000,000.00

$12,000,000.00

$14,000,000.00

$16,000,000.00

State Legislature One Time Funding

Highway Distribution Tax

Combined One Time Funding & Highway Distribution Tax Total

UGPTI Needs Study for Non-Oil Producing Counties

• Non-Oil Producing Counties Unpaved Road Needs from 2015-2034: $3,521 Million

• Non-Oil Producing Counties Paved Road Needs from 2015-2034: $2,120 Million

• Non-Oil Producing Counties Bridge Needs from 2015-2034: $368 Million (does not include minor structures)

• Total Non-Oil Producing Counties Road and Bridge Needs 2015-2034: $6,009 Million

Non-Oil Producing CountiesFunding

• $112 Million Allocated in SB2103 based on CMC Miles

• $112 Million Allocated in HB1176 based on 50% CMC & 50% “UGPTI Needs Study”

• Biennial Total = $224 million• To keep up with the needs from the UGPTI

Study we would need $600 million for the biennium.

Non-Oil Producing CountiesFunding

Non-Oil Producing CountiesComparison of Requirements

SB2013 specific requirements:1. Roadways and bridges must provide continuity and

connectivity to efficiently integrate and improve major paved and unpaved corridors within the county and across county borders (i.e. CMC Routes).

HB1176 specific requirements:2. Roadways and bridges must meet one of the following:

a) Continuity and connectivity to efficiently integrate and improve major paved and unpaved corridors within the county and across county borders;

b) Connectivity to significant traffic generators; orc) Direct improvement in traffic safety.

Non-Oil Producing CountiesComparison of Requirements

Required for both SB2013 and HB1176:2. Projects consistent with UGPTI's needs study for the years

2015 to 2034.3. A major roadway construction or reconstruction project, the

legal load limit must be 105,500 pounds. 4. Design speed of at least 55 mph, unless the NDDOT provides

an exemption.5. Projects must comply with the AASHTO pavement design

procedures and standards developed by the NDDOT in conjunction with the local jurisdiction.

6. Bridges must be designed to meet an HL 93 loading.

What Costs does this Cover?

• Preliminary engineering cost• Right of way cost• Utility relocation cost• Construction engineering cost • Construction

When are funds available?

• SB2103: Reimbursements available now for all eligible costs after January 1st, 2015.

• HB1176: – Engineering and design costs are eligible as of July,

2015– Construction related costs are eligible as of

January 1, 2016– Reimbursements can take place on or after

February 1, 2016

Information for Funding Request • Design Speed: If less than 55 mph, you need a design exception• If project is replacing or constructing a new Bridge/Structure, list the

Design Loading of Structure (HL)• Legal load Limit of Road (before and after)• Is this a Major Corridor within your County or Corridor that crosses into

another County: (Y/N)• Explain why this is a Major Corridor• Explain the existing condition of this major corridor and any

improvements that have been made.• Will this project complete the planned Corridor improvements or is this

part of a phased approach? • If it is a phased approach, explain the phases involved and the time frame

to complete the phases on this Major Corridor• Attach a Map of the project location

What this Funding doesn’t Cover

• Non-CMC routes (SB2103) or Non-CMC routes that don’t have a major traffic generator (HB1176).

• Township Bridges or Structures• Maintenance projects (patching, etc.)

What’s Next

• NDDOT met with all Counties during regional meetings in March regarding SB2103.

• NDDOT is coordinating for future meetings for HB1176.

• Look ahead to the 2017-18 Biennium:– Counties need to be proactive in planning for future

one time funding.– Urge the Legislature to keep project requirements

consistent or loosen requirements so that we can more effectively plan future projects for 2017-18.

Questions?