City Council Agenda and Packet 2018 09 11 SP

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SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION ISSUES & BALLOT MEASURES DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 PAGE6OF7 5. Boulder County ballot measure 1A, Boulder County Jail/Alternative Sentencing Boulder County has placed on the ballot a request for voters to approve a five- year extension of a .185% sales tax to fund an alternative sentencing facility. The tax was originally approved in 2014 to fund flood recovery and mitigation efforts. If approved, the tax would generate approximately $10 million per year between Jan. 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024. The funding would be dedicated to supporting the construction of a new alternative sentencing facility and upgrades to the Boulder County jail. More details on the ballot measure and ballot title can be found in the attachments. Staff recommends a position of SUPPORT on 1A. FISCAL IMPACT: 1. If passed, Initiative 153 would generate significant funding for transportation improvements for the City of Louisville. 2. If passed, initiative 167 would not generate new transportation funding for the City and there are no northwest region projects that would be funded through the state dollars. In addition, 167 would require the dedication of more state funds to transportation, which would reduce the funding available for education, human services, health care (Medicaid) and other state administered services that the City and its residents depend upon. 3. If passed, Initiative 108 could create a financial burden for the City in any case where there is a government action that could be perceived as devaluing private land ownership. In addition, the measure would increase the City's legal costs to litigate takings claims. 4. Amendments Y & Z would have no fiscal impact to the City. 5. If passed, the Boulder County ballot measure 1A would have no impact on the current sales tax in the City of Louisville, as this is an extension. If it does not pass, the City sales tax would decrease by .185%. The City would not receive any direct financial benefit from the funding, although the expansion of diversion and alternative sentencing amenities, and jail improvements, would be utilized by the Louisville Police Department referrals to the County jail. PROGRAM/SUB-PROGRAM IMPACT: The issues contained herein impact several program and sub -program areas. The transportation issues and ballot initiatives have the potential to support the City in our goal toward a safe, well -maintained, effective, and efficient multi -modal transportation system at a reasonable cost. The RTD work helps to support the sub -program goal to collaborate with partner agencies (RTD, CDOT) to ensure residents have adequate multimodal transportation options. The ballot measures also support the sub -program goal of governance and administration, by promoting governance based on thorough understanding of the communities diverse interests through clear and effective policy CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 23