For the Economic Development Committee Meeting of October 30, 2025
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Christina Taylor, Community Development Director
FROM: Matt Bennett, City Engineer
Title
Request Economic Development Committee Review and Comments Regarding Future Measure I Projects.
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BACKGROUND:
Measure I is a half-cent sales tax collected throughout San Bernardino County and dedicated to transportation improvements. Measure I was first approved by San Bernardino County voters in November 1989 to address countywide transportation needs; the Measure was set to expire in 2010. In 2004, voters approved an extension of the Measure I sales tax until 2040.
To be eligible for Measure I Local Streets projects, the SBCTA Board of Directors has established guidelines. These guidelines state that projects can include roadway improvements, general maintenance, and pavement management programs. General maintenance expenditures cannot exceed 50% of the annual allocation, and any single expenditure of $100,000 or more must be listed separately in the plan. Total annual expenditures cannot exceed 150% of the forecasted annual revenue and prior-year fund balance.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
Recently, SBCTA staff requested a project list from the City outlining future eligible Measure I projects.
To ensure project continuity and completion, the City programs Measure I revenue for both immediate and long-term initiatives, with provisions for budget carryover from fiscal year to fiscal year. This approach enables the strategic execution of complex projects spanning multiple years while maintaining compliance with SBCTA requirements.
Most projects are scheduled for completion within the five-year planning horizon, though the carryover provision ensures adequate funding flexibility for unforeseen circumstances. Measure I represents a comprehensive investment in Rialto's transportation infrastructure and has provided full or partial funding...
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