HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18032-03-2008Ordinance No. 18032-03-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $396,210
UPON EXECUTION OF A LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCED FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CORRIDOR QUIET ZONE
PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2007-
2008 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $396,210 and upon execution of a local project
advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the South Central
High Speed Rail Corridor Quiet Zone Project.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,
inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or
judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this
ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 17749 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance
are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said
conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
FORM.-AIGD
City
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/25/2008 -Res. No. # 3610-03-2008 & Ord. No. # 18032-03-
2008
DATE: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
LOG NAME: 20HIGHSPEEDRAIL REFERENCE NO.: C-22731
SUBJECT:
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation for the South Central High Speed Rail Corridor Quiet Zone
Project and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Local Project Advance Funding
Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $396,210
(with City participation in the amount of $16,225) for the South Central High Speed Rail Corridor Quiet Zone
Project ;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept $379,985 in federal funds under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) program;
3. Approve the transfer of $16,225 from the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund to the Grant Fund towards
the City's match for direct state cost for plan review and oversight;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $396,210 upon execution of the Agreement; and
5. Authorize payment in the amount of $5,000 to TxDOT representing the initial installment of the City's
participation according to the LPAFA.
DISCUSSION:
The 2007 Critical Capital Program included funds for the Railroad Safety Program. The City of Fort Worth
received a federal earmark initiated under the 2005 Legislative Program, which resulted in funds to deploy
railroad crossing safety improvements at crossings on the South Central High Speed Rail Corridor; that is
on any rail line that Amtrak operates on in Fort Worth. These funds are provided under the Safe,
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act, A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The effort
captured $379,985 to fund crossing safety and quiet zone enhancements limited to that particular
corridor. In addition, the local match is only $16,225, or four percent of the total.
The Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) proposes to create a new quiet zone at four
crossings on the BNSF line. This quiet zone was the top rated quiet zone project that falls within the
corridor specified by this grant, and also falls within the grant's budget. The four crossings are:
BNSF & Gambrel/ Street (2100 Block)
BNSF & Seminary Drive (2000 Block)
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BNSF & Butler Street (1600 Block)
BNSF & Biddison Street (1500 Block)
The project will improve crossing safety with the installation of devices to restrict motorists from driving
around lowered railroad crossing gates, and develop methods to allow a train to not sound the locomotive
horn at these crossings, thereby creating a "quiet zone".
Considerations for improvements will include the installation or upgrade to railroad crossing signals, median
barriers, drive way relocations, wayside horn systems, streets and sidewalks and the development of a
quiet zone.
TPW intends to engage a consultant to assist with project.management, coordinate design and construction
with the railroad company, prepare railroad and roadway design, prepare project documentation, and
conduct construction oversight. TPW staff will manage the project and construct certain
improvements. TPW will also initiate construction contracts for railroad and roadway projects.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of above recommendations, execution of the agreement,
and adoption of the attached appropriations ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget,
as appropriated, of the Grant Fund. Funds will be reimbursed by grantor after expenditures are made.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
2.) GR74 451942 020 302 253 $379,985.00
000
3.) GR74 472295 020 302 253 $16.225.00
000
GR74 531200 020 302 253 300 $15.000.00
GR74 513010 020 302 253 300 $10,000.00
GR74 539120 020 302 253 $16,225.00
300
GR74 541200 020 302 253 830 $354,985.00
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
5.) GR74 539120 020 302 253 300
3.) C295 538070 209 750 085 630
5 000.00
$16,225.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Fernando Costa (8042)
Originating Department Head: Greg Simmons (7862)
Additional Information Contact: Russell Wiles (7978)
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