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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3965-02-2011A Resolution NO. 3965 -02 -2011 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BIKE LANES ON PARKWOOD HILL AND REDWOOD TRAIL, BIKE ROUTE ON PARK VISTA TO INCLUDE TWO SPEED RADAR FEEDBACK SIGNS AND THREE ADA COMPLIANT PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS WITH MEDIAN REFUGE ISLANDS ON PARK VISTA AT ASH RIVER, REDWOOD TRAIL AND GLEN CANYON UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, §201.614 directs the State to establish the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) to enhance safety in and around school areas through a construction program designed to improve the bicycle and the pedestrian safety of school age children; and WHEREAS, Texas Administrative Code Title 43, Part 1, Chapter 25, Subchapter I, §25.500 — 25.505 directs the State to implement the SRTS Program to enhance safety in and around school areas through a comprehensive program designed to improve the bicycle and pedestrian safety of school age children; encourage a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; and to facilitate projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth in a joint effort with Keller Independent School District (ISD) developed three SRTS Plans, one plan each for Park Glen Elementary School, Parkwood Hill Intermediate School and Hillwood Middle School; all within the City of Fort Worth and Keller ISD; and WHEREAS, On October 19, 2009, the State approved the SRTS Plans for the following schools: Park Glen Elementary School, Parkwood Hill Intermediate School and Hillwood Middle School; and WHEREAS, In November 2009, the City of Fort Worth submitted to the State an application for funding consideration to design and construct bike lanes on both Parkwood Hill and Redwood Trail to Hillwood Middle School and Parkwood Hill Intermediate School, bike route on Park Vista to include two speed radar feedback signs and three ADA compliant pedestrian crosswalks with median refuge islands on Park Vista at Ash River, Redwood Trail, and Glen Canyon for Park Glenn Elementary School, Hillwood Middle School, and Parkwood Hill Intermediate School under the SRTS Program; hereinafter called the Project; and WHEREAS, On May 27, 2010, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order 112268 awarding funding for projects in the 2009 Program Call, including the Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to enter into a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation for design review and construction oversight of the Project; ORT MRTH T Resolution No. 3965 -02 -2011 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH The City Manager is authorized to execute a LPAFA with the Texas Department of Transportation for design and construction of bike lanes on Parkwood Hill (N. Tarrant Pkwy. to Basswood Blvd.) and Redwood Trail (Park Vista Blvd. to Parkwood Hill Blvd.), bike route on Park Vista (N. Tarrant Pkwy. to Basswood Blvd.) with two speed radar feedback signs and three ADA compliant pedestrian crosswalks with median refuge islands on Park Vista at Ash River, Redwood Trail and Glen Canyon under the SRTS Program. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas on this, the 81h day of February, 2011. Adopted this 8th day of February, 2011, ATTEST: By: -- - - - - - -- — - - -- Marty Hendrix, City Secretary Q20 Ll APPROVED CITY COUNCIL FEB 0 8 2011 City Sect of the City of Fbrt Worth, Texas City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: **G-17195 LOG NAME: 20REVISED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL KISD SUBJECT: Authorize Acceptance of a Revised Awarded Grant Amount of $366,947.00 with the Texas Department of Transportation for Preliminary Engineering and Construction of Safe Routes to School Project Improvements, in the Keller School District, Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance, and Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement in the Amount of $366,947.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the execution of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement in the amount of $366,947.00 with the Texas Department of Transportation for preliminary engineering and construction of safe routes to school project improvements in the Keller School District; and 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant Fund by $31,947.00. DISCUSSION: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued the Call- for - Projects for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program with an application deadline of November 30, 2009. These are 100 - percent federally funded cost reimbursement programs for projects within TxDOT approved plans only. City staff worked in a joint effort with Keller Independent School District staff to develop three SRTS plans and the plans were approved by TxDOT at the state level. The SRTS plans are for Park Glen Elementary, Parkwood Hill Intermediate, and Hillwood Middle School, all within the Keller ISD. On November 10, 2009, the City Council approved (M&C G- 16758) to authorize the City Manager to apply for a grant and appropriate funds in the amount of $335,000.00 for the SRTS Program. The City of Fort Worth was successful and the final amount awarded was $366,947.00, with an additional amount of $31,947.00, which includes direct state costs and a construction contingency. The SRTS project includes the following improvements: • Park Vista Boulevard (North Tarrant Parkway to Basswood Boulevard) - Restriping lanes to accommodate a bike route on both east and west sides and includes two vehicle speed feedback signs • Parkwood Hill Boulevard (North Tarrant Parkway to Basswood Boulevard) - Restriping lanes to accommodate a bike lane on both east and west sides Logname: 20REVISED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL KISD Page 1 of 2 • Redwood Trail (Park Vista Boulevard to Parkwood Hill Boulevard) - Restriping lanes to accommodate a bike lane on both north and south sides • Park Vista Boulevard - Constructing three refuge medians to improve the safety of intersection crossings at Ash River Road, Redwood Trail, and Glen Canyon Road. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 4. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated of the Grant Capital Projects Fund. FUND CENTERS: TO Fund /Account/Centers 1) GR74 451942 020302423000 2) GR74 541200 020302423010 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by- Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: $31.947.00 $31,947.00 FROM Fund /Account/Centers Fernando Costa (6122) William Verkest (7801) Jim Walker (8009) Logname: 20REVISED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL KISD Page 2 of 2 ♦ig6Gb i _ 'ia y'�.�'K�,- •, -�-43y "^`C`^''Z 1 k �n .: '��lf,; y .i. � {• - - -' 4 - �jCl? +-� L �y � _ 4 ::'i.�! t .,.:.f !.� � f �,�, gY f1 +� `a.'�4 � kt � ��� i i I i�. � �.-... 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