HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3610-03-2008A Resolution
NO 3610-03-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE DIVISION OF COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH
CENTRAL HIGH SPEED CORRIDOR QUIET ZONE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Federal
Discretionary Program by passing Minute Order 110542 on May 25 2006 and
WHEREAS, the Federal Railroad Administration made available $379 985 for the elimination
ofhighway-railroad grade crossing hazards on the high-speed rail corndor designated by the United
States Congress as the South Central High Speed Rail Corridor funds provided under Section 104(d) (2)
of Title 23 United States Code, as amended by Section 1103(f) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order 110755 amending the
FY 2006 Federal Discretionary Program to include highway railroad grade crossing improvements on
the federally designated high speed rail corridor in the City of Fort Worth at an amount not to exceed
$379,985 and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to enter into a Local Project Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the division of costs and responsibilities
associated with the implementation of the South Central High Speed Corridor Quiet Zone Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS.
Authorizes the City Manager or lus designee, to execute a Local Project Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to share the costs and responsibilities
associated with the implementation of the South Central High Speed Corridor Quiet Zone Project m the
City of Fort Worth,
PASSED AND APPROVED
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CITY COUNCIL
MAR 2 ~ 2008
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City Secretary of the
City of Foxt Worth, Texas
by the Crty Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas on this the
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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
3.) GR74 539120 020 302 253 $16
225.00
300 ,
GR74 541200 020 302 253 830 $354,985.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
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 ~: Fernando Costa (8042)
Originating Department Head. Greg Simmons (7862)
Additional Information Contact: Russell Wiles (7978)
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