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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 5201-03-2020 A Resolution NO. 5201-03-2020 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,520,292.00, OF WHICH CITY OF FORT WORTH PARTICIPATION IS $2,563,161.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE DAGGETT AND D. MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUSES WHEREAS, federal law establishes federally funded programs for transportation improvements to implement its public purpose; and WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Section 201.103 establishes that the State shall design, construct and operate a system of highways and roads in cooperation with local governments, and Section 222.052 authorizes the Texas Department of Transportation Commission to accept contributions from political subdivisions for development and construction of public roads within political subdivisions; and WHEREAS, a Master Agreement between the City of Fort Worth ("Local Government") and the State of Texas acting through the Texas Department of Transportation ("State") has been adopted and states the general terms and conditions for transportation projects developed through this Advance Funding Agreement (AFA); and WHEREAS, on December 12, 2016, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) opened the 2017 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside) Program - Call for Projects. The TA Set-Aside program provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives; and WHEREAS, in February 2017, the City of Fort Worth prepared and submitted to the NCTCOG a project proposal package for TA Set-Aside funding consideration including the Daggett and D. McRae Elementary School campuses within Fort Worth Independent School District; and WHEREAS, on August 31, 2017, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order Number 115005 authorizing Unified Transportation Program funding categories and approved the project selection process that included the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside) Program; and WHEREAS, on August 30, 2018, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order Number 115291 awarding funding for the Transportation Alternatives Set- Aside (TA Set-Aside) Projects in the 2017 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set- Aside) Program - Call for Projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of$3,520,292.00, of which $812,509.00 is federal participation, $144,622.00 is State participation, $203,127.00 is the required City participation and $2,360,034.00 is the Local Government's additional contribution for construction of Safe Routes to School project improvements for the Daggett and D. McRae Elementary School campuses. 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 the Texas Department of Transportation in the total estimated amount of $3,520,292.00 with City participation in the estimated amount of$2,563,131.00 for the purpose of construction of Safe Routes to School project improvements for the Daggett and D. McRae Elementary School campuses. Adopted this 3=d day of March 2020. AT E T O�.............. r J. K U :-1 2 City Secret .............. X . # .i� �''`'v *, �. { �, , ✓ ' YAf 1 N +:11J. !!•'/T1F�'4•tIT}. a! t1ir dp ►'. _ + U . j �t jai•+; - —5S r !*+ Ts i pp • - '1 ++' ,•I' " •,lam^� � .'y ,F �,�' *1. ��. +F� � ]., ~l t 9 16 i- .rtw Ti3 'r 1 � L,JI4.• n.- r• a - F 4 TL► +�� .a a 1 � � ! 7 ;a ir '. '11 + M. f, fqf `LEI tm5 ± Iffi J iL PAL' 7 OF to I� .'r� `I I y .+r� �' � * ,k ►•1�5 �4 1wr -5;� L� T�F•+ - 1 1 rr1 _ Jet "`r.,{ "] • } I� .^+1 AIL 74 x . tdo q r rw Ir JT ir 3 �+ ,5h � 4!" # I it's .�! i .� �+ ' � . r! . k � •T 'Alm j IL Y irei Ap VV y yt I17 F ON jp 77, is- #_5 y♦ i # 5 r 7 y _ 7 } 7 , 4 City of Fort Worth,Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 03/03/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0115 LOG NAME: 202018 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PT2 AFA 0902-90-083 SUBJECT Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of$3,520,292.00 with Federal Funds in the Amount of$812,509.00,State Participation in the Amount of$144,622.00, Required City Participation in the Amount of $203,127.00 and Additional City Contribution in the Amount of$2,360,034.00 for Safe Routes to School Project Improvements Around the Daggett and D.McRae Elementary School Campuses,Authorize Acceptance of Federal Funds in the Amount of$812,509.00 through the Texas Department of Transportation and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 9) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Accept federal funds in the amount of$812,509.00 through the Texas Department of Transportation; 2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,520,292.00 with Federal Funds in the amount of$812,509.00,State participation in the amount of$144,622.00,required City participation in the amount of$203,127.00 and additional City contribution in the amount of$2,360,034.00 for the construction of Safe Routes to School Project Improvements around the Daggett and D.McRae Elementary School Campuses;and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Cap Projects Federal Fund in the amount up to$1,015,636.00 for the 2018 Safe Routes to School Pt2 Project(CPN 102403). DISCUSSION: The purpose of this M&C is to authorize acceptance of federal funds in the amount of$812,509.00 through the Texas Department of Transportation for Safe Routes to School improvements within an approximate quarter mile radius around the Daggett and D.McRae Elementary School Campuses within Fort Worth ISD(FWISD),to adopt a Resolution authorizing execution of an Advance Funding Agreement(AFA)with TxDOT and to appropriate funds for construction of the project improvements. On December 12,2016,the North Central Texas Council of Governments(NCTCOG)opened the 2017 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside(TA Set-Aside)Program call for projects.The TA Set-Aside program provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives.The federal and state funds are provided on a cost reimbursement basis after the work has been accomplished. On June 8,2017,the Regional Transportation Council(RTC)of the NCTCOG approved 34 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside projects for funding including the Daggett and D.McRae Elementary School Campuses.These two school campuses were awarded federal funding in the amount of$812,509.00. On December 12,2017,the City of Fort Worth approved funding for the engineering design of this project in the amount of$650,000 with M&C C- 28506.On August 20,2019,the City of Fort Worth approved amendment No. 1 to the design contract in the amount of$170,000. The two school campuses are combined into one project for the purpose of the Advance Funding Agreement.TxDOT grouped the projects this way because of location and proximity.This project is currently under design and is 90%complete.The project is scheduled to be advertised in July of 2020.The federal funds associated with this Advanced Funding Agreement will be used for construction of the project. This 2018 Safe Routes to School Pt2 project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 9. A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:TxDOT FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,in the Grants Cap Projects Federal Fund and in the 2018 Bond Program Fund. The Transportation&Public Works Department(and Financial Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Transportation&Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff 8018 Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801 Additional Information Contact: Lissette Acevedo 2722