HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3369-06-2006A Resolution
NO 3369-06-2006
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LAND USE DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT TIMING
FOR THE SIERRA VISTA TRANSIT PLAZA SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Council (RTC), comprised primarily of local elected officials,
is the regional transportation policy board associated with North Central Texas Council of Governments
("NCTCOG'), and is the regional forum for cooperative decisions on transportation, and,
WHEREAS on October 14 2005 NCTCOG issued a formal Sustainable Development Call for Projects
seeking proposals for projects m the following areas sustainable development projects, land banking,
and local sustainable development planning programs, and
WHEREAS the Fort Worth Transportation Authority submitted a sustainable development project
application to NCTCOG on January 20 2006 for the Sierra Vista Transit Plaza project and other
amenities for a total prod ect cost of $1.2 million, and,
WHEREAS on April 13 2006 the RTC approved local funds in the amount of $400 000 for the Sierra
Vista Transit Plaza, and
WHEREAS the RTC approved the `Resolution Establishing Management of Sustainable Development
Projects" on May 11 2006 and,
WHEREAS the RTC requires the submittal of this resolution prior to the execution of an mterlocal
agreement with NCTCOG• and,
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth concurs that the Fort Worth Transportation Authority will serve as
the lead project sponsor and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority Board adopted a resolution m
support of this project on May 18, 2006 and,
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth supports the overall land use concept and development of the Sierra
Vista Transit Plaza and the Project scope as applied for m the original Sustainable Development Call for
Projects application (Attachments 1 3) endorses the Project scope• and approves project timing to be
complete by May 1 2009 and,
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth concurs that the Fort Worth Transportation Authority as the lead
public sponsor will fund or pass through funds from the private sector for a minimum local cash match
of 20 percent ($100 000) of the total grant amount ($400 000) and,
Resolution No. 3369-06-2006
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth concurs with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority that any cost
overruns will be the responsibility of the local partners (The Fort Worth Transportation Authority and
Vertex Asset Partners, LP) and not the RTC and,
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth concurs with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority that
infrastructure built with local funds will follow the administrative process and design standards of the
Fort Worth. Transportation Authority or if federal funds must be used that the Fort Worth Transportation
Authority supports the use of state and federal design guidelines, and,
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth concurs with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority that all
funding will be handled on a reimbursement basis and that expenditures made prior to sigmng an
mterlocal agreement on the project and receipt of a Notice to Proceed from NCTCOG will not be
eligible expenses, and,
WHEREAS the Crty of Fort Worth concurs with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority m selecting
Option 2, `Local Float Option for receiving funds associated with this project m which the assigned
project staging date of October 2008 will be used for reimbursement only and the project will begin on a
locally set time schedule that will begin after an mterlocal agreement is signed with NCTCOG and
NCTCOG issues a Notice to Proceed and understands that the Fort Worth Transportation Authority
acknowledges and understands the risks associated with Option 2 (Attachments 4 and 5) and,
WHEREAS as of June 20 2006 this Project does not require special exceptions, variances or require
action on other outstanding local regulation issues, and,
WHEREAS the Crty of Fort Worth understands that the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and its
private sector partner Vertex Asset Partners LP will utilize the grant funds for work on the Project as
outlined in an mterlocal agreement that the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and the Crty of Fort
Worth must execute with NCTCOG in accordance with the Project Scope descriptions and project total
as described m Attachment 6 and,
WHEREAS Crty of Fort Worth concurs with the RTC resolution (Attachment 7) and program rules
(Attachment 8) and understands that the Fort Worth Transportation Authority concurs with the RTC
resolution and program rules.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH THAT
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute an mterlocal agreement with NCTCOG
for the Sierra Vista Transit Plaza project.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
Resolution No 3369 06 2006
Adopted this 20t" day of June , 2006
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Attachment 1
Sierra Vista Transit Plaza Project Description
The Sierra Vista Transit Plaza is located m an area recently designated by the Crty of Fort
Worth as the Berry/Riverside Urban Village. The Sierra Vista redevelopment project
includes 232 single family homes to be built by History Maker Homes. The homes range m
size from about 1,200 to 3 400 square feet and will cost $80 000 to $130 000 Additionally a
60 000-square foot retail center will be built on the site of the old Oakbrook Mall. Due to
this increase m residential and commercial activity the mobility needs of this revrtahzed
cominunrty will be changed. The Sierra Vista Transit Plaza will be specifically designed to
meet this community's needs.
Currently there are three bus routes which serve this community and the greater southeast
Fort Worth area. The current routes are Route 3 S Riverside/Tarrant County College South
Campus, which also serves the Resource Connection, Route 5 Evans Avenue, and Routes
24/4 which serve Minyards, Texas Christian University Berry/Stalcup, and downtown Fort
Worth (See Attached Map) The proposed transit plaza will have five bus bays to
accommodate future service expansions that may better link residents throughout the City of
Fort Worth to the proposed retail and employment m Sierra Vista. The bus routes feeding
into the transit plaza will also provide a link for Fort Worth residents to over 250 000 square
feet of retail and new residential development.
The development of a quality transit plaza is a key ingredient to this transit oriented
development. The proposed `big box" developer also recognizes the important air quality
and congestion management benefits the transit plaza will provide to the community at large
Due to the fact that the Sierra Vista redevelopment initiative is located in an area projected to
have severe peak period congestion by 2025 and currently has daily traffic volumes over
26 000 vehicles, the integration of transit into the project will greatly reduce traffic
congestion m this sector of Tarrant County and improve air quality
Relationship to NCTCOG s Sustainable Development Areas of Interest
The Sierra Vista Transit Plaza project falls within the Sustainable Development Areas of
Interest as described by NCTCOG and approved by the RTC on October 13 2005 The
project is m an Infill focus area consisting of low income households with hmrted
access to retail or employment. The location of this project lies within the urban core of
Fort Worth, which will take advantage of existing public infrastructure thereby reducing
costs and preserving natural resources. Once complete, this project will help create a
Sense of Place and will help restore vitality to a once deteriorating community
Air ualrty and Congestion Impacts
The design of the Sierra Vista Transit Plaza will emphasize apedestrian-oriented
environment and encourage the use of public transit resulting in a reduced dependence on
single-occupancy vehicles. The positive impacts of this project on air quality and
congestion include
* Increased transit use which decreases dependence on single-occupant vehicle use
* Improved pedestrian environment, which encourages wallcmg and biking
Attachment 1
Sierra Vista Transit Plaza Sustainable Development Project
Attachment 1
Sierra Vista Transit Plaza Sustainable Development Project
* Infill development providing neighborhood workers and residents with commercial and
neighborhood retail close to where they live which reduces Vehicle Miles Traveled
(VMT)
* Improved air quality and reduced energy consumption due to reduced auto use (Note
The T's buses are CNG)
* Development of a SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY!
The proposed transit plaza will provide a number of enhanced amenities for transit
passengers with associated elements reflective of the Sierra Vista community The vision
of the transit plaza is that rt would be a functioning public space and a center for transit
and pedestrian traffic. The plaza will feature covered seating m a well lit, landscaped
setting adjacent to retail. This will facilitate the access to retail by both employees and
customers.
As an extension of the Transit Plaza, a streetscape plan would be designed to provide safe
pedestrian-friendly connection between retail and single as well as multi family housing
m the Sierra Vista Development and surrounding communities. The streetscape plans
will include sidewalk construction, crosswalk paving, tree placements, street furniture,
and pedestrian scale street lighting.
Due to the proximity to public transit and ability to easily use The T to commute,
homebuyers could qualify for the added benefits of a home mortgage through the Smart
Commute TM Initiative.
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Project Narne __
Lead Project Sponsor' Second
Sponsor RTC Local I Required
Funds 'Local Match
Approved Reimbursement
Available Date
leave Sierra Vista Transit Plaza The Fort Worth The City of $400 000 $100,000 October 2008
blank Transportation Authority Fort Worth
Attachment 5
NCTCOG Sustainable Development Call for Projects
Project Implementation Process
RTC Action to Approve Sustainable Development Projects (04/13/06)
1
Lead Public Sponsor chooses
Option 1 `Standard Practice Option
Resolution of Governing Body
submitted to NCTCOG (no later than
5 p.m., July 14 2006)'
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RTC Action to Approve Project Scope
and Placement in TIP
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Sign Interlocal Agreement with
NCTCOG'
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Lead Public Sponsor provides 20% cash
match to NCTCOG
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Begin construction using Project
Staging" date as a start date
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Collect invoices for 80% RTC Local
Fund portion
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Reimbursement of $tJ to RTG Local Fund
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portion.. upon completion
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Lead Public Sponsor chooses
Option 2, `Local Float Option"
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Resolution of Governing Body
submitted to NCTCOG (no later than
5 p.m. July 14 2006)'
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RTC Action to Approve Project Scope
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Project Completion
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Reimbursement of 80% RTC Local Fund
portion after assigned "Project Staging
Group" date
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~ For Lead Project Sponsors without land use authority, the City within which the project is located must also provide a
Governing Body F2esoluton and sign,the Interlocal Agreement.
z Expenses incurred prior to Notice to Proceed are ineligible for reimbursement.
s ProjectR~fiv~sye~~~~~~wever NCTCOG reimbursement is contingent upon NCTCOG recei~f~l~ ~ocal Funds.
NCTCOG Sustainable Development Call for Projects
Required Lead Public Sponsor Decision Regarding Project Start Date
The impact of the staging group on project timing is dependent on a local choice between two options.
Option 1 Standard Practice Option means the project waits until funds for the project are in a North
Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) account. Option 2, `Local Float Option means the
project begins after NCTCOG signs a contract with a local agency providing RTC Local Funds to
NCTCOG and the local project sponsor (public or private) `floats the project until NCTCOG receives
payment of RTC Local Funds to a NCTCOG account. A required element of the Governing Body
Resolution is the lead public sponsor decision to select Option 1 or Option 2. In either case
transportation improvements cannot be reimbursed prior to the assigned 'project staging" date
OR
Option 1
'Standard Practice Option
Lead public sponsor uses the assigned 'project
staging" date as a start date for the project,
pending the receipt of a Notice to Proceed
If RTC Local Funds are not available due to a
default of local funds being paid to NCTCOG
the project may be switched to federal funding.
This default situation would require a new
contract with TxDOT and may result in a delay
in the project.
For example this default situation would occur if
a NCTCOG member local government with a
contract with NCTCOG to make payment of
RTC Local Funds to NCTCOG is in violation of
their contract with NCTCOG.
Option 2
Local Float Option
Lead public sponsor uses the assigned `project
staging" date as a date for reimbursement only
and begins the project on a locally set time
schedule that begins after a project agreement
is signed with NCTCOG
Staff is authorized to develop interlocal
agreements with RTC Local Funds that allow
immediate construction with reimbursement to
the lead public sponsor contingent upon the
receipt of RTC Local Funds by NCTCOG
Please note, NCTCOG will not sign Sustainable
Development Project interlocal agreements until
NCTCOG signs agreement(s) to receive RTC
Local Funds. If a lead public sponsor selects
this option choosing to move forward and
complete their project prior to the assigned
reimbursement date the lead public sponsor
will be at risk" with regard to the default of local
funds being paid to NCTCOG This option may
preclude switching to Federal Funds in the
event that RTC Local Funds are unavailable.
For example this default situation would occur if
a NCTCOG member local government with a
contract with NCTCOG to make payment of
RTC Local Funds to NCTCOG is in violation of
their contract with NCTCOG
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Attachment 6
Project #•
Project Name
193
Sierra Vista Transit Plaza
Category'.. Description I Budget I
Sidewalks, crosswalks, benches, trash receptacles, shade
Pedestrian Amenities trees, li htin edestrian laza $0 00
Construction of new/extended trails or connection to
existing/planned trail route signage landscaping lighting
Bic cle Trail a ress/access from existin /tanned trail $0 00
Installation of landscaping features along transportation
Landsca in facilities $0 00
Pedestrian shelters pedestrian linkages to transit center
signage passenger waiting areas, trash receptacles,
Bus Transit landsca in $500,000 00
Station construction pedestrian linkages to station
Rail Transit si na e, landsca in $0 00
Traffic Si Hats Si Hal installation, si Hal retimin , e ui ment u rades $0 00
Intersection Left turn lanes, right turn lanes, improvements to
Im rovements' intersection eomet ,landsca in $0 00
Capacity expansion reconstruction, frontage road
Street Construction z ad'ustments, ram reversals, landsca in $0 00
TOTAL PROJECT COST (Federal + Local Funds) $500,000.00
1 Required Information for Intersection Improvements
Description of exact
intersection of cross
streets
Description of the work to
be performed on each
a roach to intersection
uirea IntormaUOn for Street construction
Street Name
To/From Limits
Number of Lanes
Divided/Undivided Faci
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
R06-05
WHEREAS the North Central Texas Council of Governments has been designated as the
Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area by the Governor of
Texas in accordance with federal law• and
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Council comprised primarily of local elected
officials, is the regional transportation policy body associated with the North Central Texas Council
of Governments, and has been and continues to be a forum for cooperative decisions on
transportation and
WHEREAS the Dallas-Fort Worth area is a federally designated nonattainment area for
the pollutant ozone and air quality impacts the public and economic health of the entire region;
and
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Council is responsible for air quality conformity
and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 require that in air quality nonattainment areas,
transportation plans and improvement programs conform to the applicable air quality
implementation plan, and
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Council's first Sustainable Development Call for
Projects successfully implemented a wide variety of projects and was awarded the inaugural Smart
Moves Transportation Strategies for Smart Growth Award sponsored by the Environmental
Protection Agency the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and
the Federal Highway Administration, and
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Council approved $40 61 million for the current
Sustainable Development Call for Projects on April 14 2005 and
WHEREAS on April 13 2006 the Regional Transportation Council approved the projects
under the Sustainable Development Call for Projects, the use of Regional Transportation Council
Local Funds pending the receipt of local funding agreement(s) and the requirement that a
resolution of the lead public sponsor's governing body for each project be submitted to NCTCOG
offices by 5 p m. July 14 2006
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT
Section 1 The Regional Transportation Council approves the project scope and
timing for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program after
receiving Governing Body Resolutions for individual projects
Section 2. Standard practice is to issue a notice to proceed in the year that funds
are available In order to expedite benefits of the program staff is
authorized to develop agreements that allow immediate construction with
reimbursement pending receipt of Regional Transportation Council Local
Funds The lead Public Sponsor will sign an agreement that states they
understand the risk of such construction
Section 3. Funds returned from infrastructure investments and planning projects
unable to move forward will be reallocated to the next Sustainable
Development Call for Projects
Section 4. Selected land banking projects will be required to return to the North Central
Texas Council of Governments, at a minimum the Regional Transportation
Council Local Funds upon resale or lease of land acquired under the
program Reasonable costs will be considered. A Land Banking Program
will be established for future projects
Section 5. The Land Banking Program is to be administered as land acquisition for
economic development purposes
Section 6. Regional Transportation Council action is required to reprogram funds from
any Sustainable Development Program or Projects
Section 7. This resolution will be transmitted to all local governments with Regional
Transportation Council selected projects under the Sustainable Development
Call for Projects
resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption
Wendy Davis Ch it
Regional Transpo tion Council
Councilmember City of Fort Worth
I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Regional Transportation Council of
the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the D Ilas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area on
May 11 2006
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T Oscar Trevino P E. Secretary
Regional Transportation Council
Mayor City of North Richland Hills
Attachment 8
RULES FOR NCTCOG'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CALL FOR PROJECTS
General Conditions
Project applicants may access the online application beginning November 1 2005
at: www.dfwinfo.com/trans/landuse/joint venture/2005.html Online applications
must be submitted by 5 p.m. January 20, 2006
2 In addition to an electronic submittal all applicants must submit two paper
copies of a completed and signed application to NCTCOG offices by
5 p.m., January 20 2006 Incomplete applications or those not received by the
deadline will not be accepted Supplemental information will not be accepted after
the deadline
3 Projects must be consistent with the Regional Transportation Council approved
Screening/Project Selection Process and the Regional Transportation Council
approved Sustainable Development Areas of Interest.
4 Projects may be funded with federal or local funds Projects built with federal
funds will follow the standard Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT)/Federal administrative process and design standards Projects built with
local funds will follow the administrative process and design standards of the
public sector sponsor under an interlocal agreement with NCTCOG
5 All funding is handled on a reimbursement basis and expenditures made prior to
signing an agreement on the project will not be eligible expenses If federal funds
are involved expenditures made prior to receipt of a Federal Project Authorization
and Agreement (FPAA) are not eligible
6 A public agency must sponsor each application The sponsoring public agency will
serve as the lead project contact.
7 All projects require a minimum local cash match of 20% of the total project cost.
Over-matching the project is allowed
8 Cost overruns will not be the responsibility of the Regional Transportation Council
Local partners will be responsible for any cost overruns
9 The Western subregion allocation is $12.59 million The combined total requests
from each individual public sector agency in the Western subregion shall not
exceed this amount.
RULES FOR NCTCOG'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CALL FOR PROJECTS Page 1
General Conditions (continued)
10 The Eastern subregion allocation is $28 02 million The combined total requests
from each individual public sector agency in the Eastern subregion shall not
exceed this amount.
11 The Regional Transportation. Council will approve all final projects and funding
levels
12. The Regional Transportation Council reserves the right to remove funding from a
project that is no longer supported by both local partners
13 The Regional Transportation Council reserves the right to remove funding from a
project for which the local sponsor is unable or unwilling to sign a local agreement
to implement the project or cannot provide the required 20% local match
14 All funds that are unexpended or removed from a project return to the regional
Sustainable Development Program for future funding initiatives
Conditions for Local Sustainable Development Planning Programs
1 No individual project funding request may exceed $300 000
2 Proposals must create the planning foundation or strategic assistance necessary
for a development project that would be eligible and competitive for the
Sustainable Development Call for Projects Applicants are encouraged to submit
Sustainable Development programs that include (but are not limited to) objectives
creating urban design standards for an area creating a tax increment refinance
zone or implementing a public outreach campaign promoting livable communities
3 No private sector sponsor is required
Conditions for Land Banking Projects
The Regional Transportation Council has established that no more than 20% of
the total funding allocated to the Sustainable Development Program be spent on
land banking Thus no individual land banking funding request may exceed $8 1
million
RULES FOR NCTCOG'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CALL FOR PROJECTS Page 2
Conditions for Land Banking Projects (continued)
2 Individual project meetings will be required for land banking applicants NCTCOG
staff will schedule these meetings after January 20 2006
3 No private sector sponsor is required.
4 The sponsoring public agency must provide to NCTCOG a resolution of its
governing body endorsing receipt of the award and intent to participate in a land
banking program within 90 days of Regional Transportation Council action to
select the project.
Conditions for Transportation Infrastructure Projects
1 No individual project funding request may exceed $7 million
2 Zoning and development codes necessary to allow the development to be built
must be in place by the January 20 2006 deadline
3 A letter of support from an active private-sector partner currently working on a
development in the impacted area is required.
4 The sponsoring public agency must demonstrate apublic/private partnership
Public entities may include a county city transit authority or special district.
Private sector partners may include for-profit private developers not-for-profit
homebuilders Independent School Districts, housing authorities colleges
universities tax increment refinance zones and public improvement districts
Local government support is required for all applications
5 Items ineligible for reimbursement include but are not limited to construction or
rehabilitation of private buildings artwork, fountains installation and/or
rehabilitation of water and sewer lines parking garages earthwork necessary to
raise proposed buildings out of the floodplain and other items not directly related
to mobility Certain categories of federal funds may be more restrictive
6 Transportation infrastructure eligible for reimbursement include but are not limited
to roadways intersection improvements bus stops sidewalks shade trees
landscaping pedestrian/bicyclist amenities crosswalks bicycle paths transit
stations, right of way or easements necessary for transportation facilities Certain
categories of federal funds may be more restrictive
RULES FOR NCTCOG'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CALL FOR PROJECTS Page 3
Conditions for Transportation Infrastructure Projects (continued)
7 .Eligible transportation infrastructure must be (a) physically located within or along
the limits of the proposed development/redevelopment zone or (b) located within
walking distance of the proposed project (1/2 mile or less depending on site
conditions) or (c) directly related to either the roadway or rail access necessary to
make the development viable
8 The sponsoring public agency must provide to NCTCOG a resolution of its
governing body endorsing receipt of the award and confirming the private sector
partner within 90 days of Regional Transportation Council action to select the
project.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 6/20/2006 Resolutio No 3369-06-2006
DATE Tuesday June 20 2006
LOG NAME 22SD SIERRAVIST REFERENCE NO **G 15242
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution in Support of the Land Use and Project Timing for the Sierra Vista Transit Plaza
Sustainable Development Project and Authorize Entering into an Interlocal Agreement with North
Central Texas Council of Governments
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached resolution in support of the proposed larid use and project timing for the Sierra Vista
Transit Plaza Sustainable Development project (Project) and
2. Authorize entering into an interlocal agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG) for the Project.
DISCUSSION
On January 20 2006 the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) submitted a Sustainable
Development project application to NCTCOG requesting $1.2 million for the Sierra Vista Transit Plaza
project.
The Project includes a transit plaza pedestrian and streetscape improvements designed to support the
proposed Sierra Vista Redevelopment Initiative located in the Berry/Riverside Urban Village The transit
plaza would be constructed on one acre of land provided by the private developer Vertex Asset Partners,
LP The Sierra Vista Redevelopment Initiative will create 232 single-family homes and construct a 60 000
square foot retail center on the site of the former Oakbrook Mall Project timing is to be complete by May 1
2009
On April 13 2006 the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approved grant funding in the amount of
$400 000 for the Project. This grant requires a 20 percent local cash match of $100 000 The Fort Worth
Transportation Authority as the lead public sponsor for the project, has committed to fund a portion of and
pass through funds from the private sector for the local cash match of $100 000 In addition the Fort
Worth Transportation Authority confirms that any cost overruns will be the responsibility of the local partners
(The T and Vertex Asset Partners, LP) The Fort Worth Transportation Authority is seeking additional
funding to fill the funding gap since the RTC only funded one-third of the grant request.
Due to the fact that the Fort Worth Transportation Authority does not have land use authority over the
project site NCTCOG requires a resolution from both the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and the City
of Fort Worth Additionally both the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and the City of Fort Worth will be
required to sign an interlocal agreement with NCTCOG before a notice to proceed will be issued for the
project.
Upon approval of this M&C staff will complete the following activities
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Submit the resolution to NCTCOG on or before Friday July 14 for consideration by the Surface
Transportation Technical Committee the Regional Transportation Council and the Executive Board of
NCTCOG and
Upon approval by the aforementioned bodies work with NCTCOG to execute an interlocal agreement.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will require no direct expenditure from City funds in the current
fiscal year
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head. Fernando Costa (8048)
Additional Information Contact: Patrina Newton (8068)
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