HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5197-02-2020 A Resolution
NO. 5197-02-2020
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ADVANCE
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,700,577.00 FOR
THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTREPORT
TRAIL PROJECT PHASE II
WHEREAS, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ)
Program, administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), provides
funding for surface transportation projects and other related efforts that contribute air
quality improvements and provide congestion relief, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth (the "City") applied for, and was awarded
funding in the amount of $5,700,577.00 for the CentrePort Trail Project Phase II (the
"Project") through the CMAQ Program; and
WHEREAS, the CentrePort Trail Project is a regional effort to connect trail segments
between the City of Fort Worth, the City of Arlington and the City of Grand Prairie; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to enter into an Advance Funding
Agreement with TxDOT for the responsibilities associated with the design and construction
of the Project at no cost to the City;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with
TxDOT in the amount of $5,700,577.00 with City Participation in the amount of
$1,082,422.00 which will be contributed through available Transportation Development
Credits to provide the City's share of the responsibilities associated with the design and
construction of the CentrePort Trail Project Phase I1.
Adopted this 18th day of February 2020.
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/18/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0104
LOG NAME: 80CENTREPORT TRAIL PROJECT PHASE II AFA
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Total Amount of
$5,700,577.00 for the CentrePort Trail Project Phase II with No City Monetary Participation Required and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation;
2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT)for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program(CMAQ)-CentrePort Trail Project Phase II in the amount of
$5,700,577.00 with Federal Participation in the amount of$5,412,111.00,Indirect State Participation in the amount of$288,466.00 and City
Participation through the use of available Transportation Development Credits;
3. Authorize the acceptance of$5,412,111.00 in federal funds contributing to CentrePort Trail Project Phase II through the TxDOT;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Projects Federal Fund in
an amount up to$5,412,111.00.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication(M&C)is to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance
Funding Agreement(AFA)with the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT).The AFA details the responsibilities of both the City and TxDOT
in the development of the project.This M&C also adopts an appropriation ordinance to accept federal grant funds for the project.
The City Council approved an AFA with TxDOT in the amount of$2,757,588.00 on March 21,2017(M&C G-18975)for CentrePort Trail Project
Phase I- the design and construction of a multi-use trail between American Airlines Headquarters at Trinity Boulevard and the Trinity Railway
Express(TRE)CentrePort Station.The City Council approved an amendment to the AFA on September 25,2018(M&C G-19383)to increase
the total project funding to$3,684,450.00 to include the preliminary engineering of the CentrePort Trail Project Phase II for the trail continuation
from the THE CentrePort Station eastward to the Fort Worth/Grand Prairie city boundary south of the THE railroad along west Trinity Boulevard
connecting the regional Veloweb Network to the City of Grand Prairie at the Mike Lewis Trail(Intedocal Agreement CSC No.50713).
This AFA is for the final engineering and construction of the CentrePort Trail Project Phase II from THE CentrePort Station to the Fort Worth/Grand
Prairie city boundary at west Trinity Boulevard. Project costs will be allocated based on 100%Federal funding until the federal funding reaches the
maximum obligated amount.The City will then be responsible for 100%of the overrun costs.Federal participation is in the amount of
$5,412,111.00.State participation is in the amount of$288,466.00 for indirect state costs.The City's requested participation in the amount of
$1,082,422.00 will be fullfilled by using Transportation Development Credits(M&C G-19410,October 30,2018).Total project reimbursable costs
are$5,412,111.00.
Funding for CentrePort Trail Project Phase II is as follows:
Funding Source Fund Amount
Federal Participation Grants Capital $5,412,111.00
Projects Federal Fund
Indirect State Participation Grants Capital $288,466.00
Projects Federal Fund
Total $5,700,577.00
Funding for this project was not included in the FY2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)due to potential grant awards not being included in
the CIP.The action in this M&C will amend the FY2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:Texas
Department of Transportation
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,receipt of the grant award and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the current budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Capital Projects Federal Fund.The Park&
Recreation Department(PARD)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.Prior to expenditures being incurred,the
PARD has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: David Creek 5704
Additional Information Contact: Joel McElhany 5745