City Council Agenda
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Memo to: |
Manteca City Council |
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From: |
Brandy Clark, Director of Parks, Recreation & Transit |
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Prepared by: |
Juan Portillo, Transit Manager |
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Date: |
October 20, 2026 |
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Subject: |
Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) FY 2025-26 Application |
Recommendation:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the filling of the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Application, accept a grant in the amount $52,745 authorize Certification and Assurances, and Designation of Authorized Agents and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents of the LCTOP program and any Amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
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Background:
The Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) is one of several programs that are part of the Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program established by the California Legislature in 2014 with Senate Bill 862 (SB 862). SB 862 established LCTOP as a noncompetitive, formulaic program, with 5 % of annual auction proceeds being continually appropriated at the beginning of 2015. LCTOP funds are distributed based on prior use of State Transit Assistance (STA) funds where 50% of the funds are designated to regional entities and the other 50% for transit operators. LCTOP was created to provide operating and capital assistance to transit agencies with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving mobility, with an emphasis on serving Disadvantaged Communities DAC(s)
For FY 25/26, a total of $2,223,279 is estimated to be awarded to the San Joaquin County region via PUC 99313 distribution formula, for dispersal by San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) the City is anticipated to receive $1,488 from revenue-based apportionment (99314) directly and $51,257 from population based apportionments (99313) from (SJCOG).
LCTOP funds are available to transit agencies for operating and capital assistance that reduce GHG emissions and improve mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities; and meets the following:
1. Expenditures that directly enhance or expand transit service by supporting new or expanded bus or rail services, new or expanded water-borne transit, or expanded intermodal transit facilities, and may include equipment acquisition, fueling, and maintenance, and other costs to operate those services or facilities.
2. Operational expenditures that increase transit mode share.
3. Expenditures related to the purchase of zero-emissions buses, including electric buses, and the installation of the necessary equipment and infrastructure to operate and support zero-emission buses.
Eligible Recipients must have the financial means to maintain and operate project services and the ability to accept their legal liabilities and fulfill financial obligations for the project’s useful life
The Certifications and Assurances document contains general conditions of the LCTOP program as well as reporting, cost principles, and record retention requirements that are standard for State-funded projects.
The LCTOP guidelines require regional entities and transit operators who expect to receive LCTOP funds to assign an Authorized Agent or Agents to be the signatory on any documents associated with obtaining and managing LCTOP funds.
It is anticipated that the City will use these funds for Bus Stop Improvement program by providing improvements such as bus stop poles, shelters, benches, solar lighting, concrete pads, trash receptacles and other enhancements.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval will authorize acceptance of $52,745 in LCTOP grant funds. Sufficient budget for the purchase is included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget in the Federal Transit Management Fund (Fund 610), within Project 27131-Transit Bus Stop Amenities.
There is no General Fund impact.
Documents Attached:
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Certifications and Assurances
Attachment 3 - Authorized Agent Form