1. Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D. Secretary
Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana
31st Annual Workshop
May 5, 2016
Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D.
Secretary

2. Outline Departmental Overview Responsibilities Funding Accomplishments
Public Works & Water Resources
Statewide Flood Control Program
Dam Safety Program
Levee Safety Program (non-coastal districts)
Ongoing Federal Projects

6. Multimodal Transportation
Aviation
Ports
Marine
Rail
Public Transportation
Highways
“Enhance integration and connectivity of system across modes for people and freight”
From U.S DOT Planning Factors
To accomplish these goals and objectives the Department is currently organized as previously shown with an integrated system comprised of the various modes of transportation all tied together through an intricate network of highways. We begin our look at each of those modes with an overview of the Aviation Section and its functions.
(NEXT SLIDE – Aviation)

7. Over $1.7 billion in Capital and Operating Revenue and Expenditures
Budget
Over $1.7 billion in Capital and Operating Revenue and Expenditures

8. DOTD Budget - $1.7 Billion
For the current fiscal year, we have a $1.7 billion budget. Again, this does not include general fund dollars which is where the budget deficit is located.
We have worked very hard to be efficient and produce results for Louisiana.

9. Federal FAST Act
The FAST Act authorizes $305B over FY for the Transportation
Ended era of short term extensions.
First time ever to create a freight program
Authorized additional competitive funding opportunities.

10. the average Louisiana driver paid only
$0.16 per gallon
In 2015
the average Louisiana driver paid only
$108 in state gas taxes
See how $108 compares to other yearly expenses
1. The current tax is 38.4 cents per gallon. Assuming a person drives 1000 miles per month, the average total tax paid per vehicle is $ in a year.
2. Cost per season ticket on the side line, at terrace 3.
Resources: American Road  & Transportation Builders Association, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS Report March 2014, AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report
(July July 2015)
The $0.20 cents total state tax is $134.76, a difference of about $27.00.
This equates to about $.30 per day, traveling about 32 miles per day.
1. The current state tax is $0.16 cents/gallon. Assuming a person drives 1000 miles per month, Gas cost is $2.27/gal. the average total tax paid per vehicle is $ in a year. This excludes the $0.04 cents as it is greater than 100% dedicated to debt service.
2. Cost per season ticket on the side line, at terrace 3.
Resources: American Road  & Transportation Builders Association, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS Report March 2014, AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report (July July 2015)

11. Keeping Our Word

12. JBE: First 100 Days
Budget proposal doubles the Port Priority Program immediately
Budget proposal removes the state police from the budget, approximately $70M
Championed issues with the President, Vice President, and USDOT Secretary.
Submitted a FASTLANE application for $100M

13. Public Works & Water Resources
Statewide Flood Control Program
Dam Safety Program
Levee Safety Program (non-coastal districts)
Ongoing Federal Projects

14. Levee Connectivity
Development follows the rivers. Many of you may be concentrated on your levees, but this map illustrates the connectivity of what you do. We are all tied together by water flowing through Louisiana.

15. Statewide Flood Control Program
Overview
Primary goal to reduce existing flood damages by considering both structural and non-structural solutions
Funded by Transportation Trust Fund
$8.9M funding last two years ($9.9M average in prior years)
Applicants can be:
» Parish Governments
» Municipal Governments
» Levee Boards
» Drainage Districts

16. Dam Safety Program
Program created by Act 733 of the 1981 Regular Legislative Session
Responsibilities are to:
» Define & Enforce Minimum Standards
» Maintain the State Dam Safety Inventory
» Ensure that all dams are inspected per guidelines

17. Levee Safety Program Inspections Inventory/Mapping
Assist Levee Districts with the Quarterly and Semi-Annual Inspections
Provide Semi-Annual Inspection Reports
Provide Recommendations/Options for Corrective Actions
Inventory/Mapping
Inventory Levee Assets
Develop GIS Maps
Assist Levee Districts with the Quarterly and Semi-Annual Inspections
Inspections are performed using DOTD’s recently developed Levee Inspection and Data Management System.
Inventory levee assets
Also using the Levee Inspection and Data Management System.

18. Levee Safety Program Permits Engineering Support
Review permit applications
Provide Letter of Response to appropriate Levee District
» Non-coastal (DOTD)
» Coastal (CPRA)
Ensure compliance with engineering standards
Engineering Support
Set-back Design
Drainage Design
Cost Estimates
Permit Advisory Letters for Levee Boards North of I-10
Permits processed at DOTD district offices
Permits are finalized at the Public Works and Water Resources Section
DOTD uses an in-house program called OPWP, which was created and maintained by DOTD IT Section.
Permit Advisory Letters for Levee Boards South of I-10
Processed by CPRA
Uses a program called the CUP system.

19. Mississippi River Levee Raising Project
Purpose – Flood Prevention
200 miles of mainline Miss. River levee construction in NE LA
Raising 3 feet to 4 feet above project flow line
Responsibilities:
Fifth Louisiana Levee District & DOTD: LERRDs (Right-of-Way)
USACE-Vicksburg District: Design and Construction
Expenditures to date:
Federal: $127 million
Non-Federal Sponsor: $9.8 million

20. Questions?