HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3338-04-2006A Resolution
NO 3338-04-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DIVISION OF COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EAST FIRST STREET
FROM BEACH STREET TO OAKLAND BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21St Century established a Surface
Transportation ProgramlMetropolrtan Mobility ("STP MM") program to address transportation needs
within metropolitan area boundaries with urbanized area populations of 200 000 or greater and
WHEREAS the widening and reconstruction of the roadway portion of East First Street, m the
City of Fort Worth, from two lanes to four lanes between Beach Street and Oakland Boulevard (the
`Project") has been selected as a STP MM project by the Regional Transportation Council of the North
Central Texas Council of Governments, and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth desires to enter into a Local Transportation Project Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the division of costs and
responsibilities associated with the design and construction of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
authorizes the City Manager or his designee, to execute a Local Transportation Project Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to share the costs and responsibilities
associated with the design and construction costs for the widening and reconstruction of the roadway
portion of East First Street, in the City of Fort Worth, from two lanes to four lanes between Beach Street
and Oakland Boulevard.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the Crty of Fort Worth, Texas on the 25th
day of April, 2006
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 4/25/2006 -Resolution No 3338-04-2006
DATE Tuesday April 25 2006
LOG NAME. 20EASTFIRSTLPAF REFERENCE NO **C-21412
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation for the Design and Construction of East First Street from
Beach Street to Oakland Boulevard
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
1 Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding
Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a Surtace Transportation
Program/Metropolitan Mobility Project for East First Street from Beach Street to Oakland Boulevard which
identifies the City's estimated share for construction and inspection to be $577,264 and
2. Authorize payment in the amount of $57 726 to TxDOT representing the initial installment of the City's
participation according to the agreement.
DISCUSSION
The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA 21) established a Surface Transportation
Program/Metropolitan Mobility (STP-MM) Program to address transportation needs within metropolitan area
boundaries with urbanized area populations of 200 000 or greater STP-MM projects are selected by the
Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. In July 2002
the RTC approved the East First Street project under the STP-MM Program
In the agreement, the scope of work consists of the widening and reconstruction of the roadway portion of
East First Street from two lanes to four lanes between Beach Street and Oakland Boulevard
The LPAFA details the responsibilities of both the City and TxDOT in the development of the project. The
City is responsible for the design of the project, securing any needed rights-of-way adjusting or relocating
utilities and identification and assessment of any environmental mitigation associated with the project.
TxDOT will advertise award and inspect construction of the project.
The total estimated cost of the project is $3 044 598 The City's share of the cost is estimated to be
$577 264 for construction and $70 000 for design The Federal participation in the project is $2,397 334
The City will be responsible for any cost overruns.
The 2004 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) approved $890 000 for the design and construction of this
project as a four-lane divided roadway to include the above City's share plus an estimated $242,736 for
contingencies, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation and project management.
This project has been included and short-listed in the Tarrant County Bond election scheduled for May 13
2006
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After execution of the LPAFA, it is anticipated that a design consultant will be selected and that design will
begin in August 2006 The following schedule is expected right-of-way acquisition beginning in May 2007
and construction beginning in March 2008 and completing in March 2009
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
FISCAL INFORMATIONICERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated of the
Street Improvement fund
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
C200 541200 204230014583 X57.726.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Marc Ott (6122)
Originating Department Head. Robert Goode (7804)
Additional Information Contact: Tom Leuschen (2442}
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