HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5227-05-2020 A RESOLUTION
NO. 5227-05-2020
IN SUPPORT OF THE
EAST 4th STREET / EAST 1st STREET / RANDOL MILL ROAD
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council, comprised primarily of local elected
officials, is the regional transportation policy board associated with the North Central Texas
Council of Governments and the regional forum for cooperative decisions on transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of
Governments is scheduled to award funding on September 10, 2020 for Active Transportation
and Safe Routes to School projects through the Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects;
and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) will administer the funding;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to submit an application seeking up to
$1,640,000 for the East Fourth Street/East First Street/Randol Mill Road bicycle, pedestrian and
roadway improvements project by the May 15, 2020 deadline; and
WHEREAS, The City of Fort Worth applied for award of Transportation Development Credits
(TDCs) under the NCTCOG Metropolitan Transportation Plan Policy Bundle Round 4 prior to
the April 27, 2020 deadline and, if awarded, intends to apply TDCs in lieu of cash matching
funds for the minimum local match of 20% of the construction costs; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council requires a resolution from the city council
as part of the Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects application submission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The City of Fort Worth City Council supports the East Fourth Street/East
First Street/Randol Mill Road project to be applied for by the City pursuant
to the 2020 Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects.
Section 2. The City of Fort Worth will serve as the Project Sponsor and lead project
contact on this project. The City of Fort Worth agrees to designate a
single point of contact for the project.
Section 3. If qualified by the Regional Transportation Council, TDCs will be applied
in lieu of a local cash match for use on the East Fourth Street/East First
Street/Randol Mill Road project. If TDCs are not awarded, the City of Fort
Worth commits to use pass-through funds from other sources.
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Section 4. The City of Fort Worth confirms that the City of Fort Worth, not the
Regional Transportation Council, will be responsible for any cost
overruns.
Section 5. The City of Fort Worth understands and acknowledges that all awarded
funding is provided on a reimbursement basis.
Section 6. The City of Fort Worth confirms the project timeline is realistic and
commits that if the project is selected for funding, an agreement with
TxDOT will be executed within one year of project selection and the City
of Fort Worth will obligate funds by the end of Fiscal Year 2023.
Adopted this 5th day of May 2020.
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Sylvania Avenue to Lake Havasu Trail NCTCOGORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/05/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0296
LOG NAME: 20ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR EAST 4TH/1ST STREET IMPROVEMENTS
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Supporting Application for NCTCOG Transportation Alternatives Program and Accept,if Awarded,the Grant Funds in the
Expected Amount of$1,640,000 for Installing Various Street and Bicycle Improvements on East 4th Street and East 1st Street from IH-35W to
Haltom Road,Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for Engineering Services with Kimley-Horn and Associates,Inc.,in the amount Not-to-
Exceed$397,865.00 to provide Professional Engineering Services for Pedestrian,Street,and Bicycle Improvements Along East 4th Street-East
1 st Street-Randol Mill Road from IH-35W to Lake Havasu Trail and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 8)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution supporting the City's application for a grant in the expected amount of$1,640,000 from the North Central
Texas Council of Governments for construction of bicycle,pedestrian and street improvements along East 4th Street-East 1 st Street from
Northbound Frontage Road IH-35W to Haltom Road;and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept,if awarded,the grant funds;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance to increase appropriations in the East 4th Street-East 1 st Street-Randol Mill Road Improvement
Project from the 2014 Bond Program Funds in the amount of$23,200(City Project No.U34014)from available funds;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance adjusting appropriations in the 2018 Bond Fund by decreasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the sidewalk/bicycle lanes programmable project in the amount of$701,800(City Project No. P80002),and increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the East 4th Street-East 1 st Street-Randol Mill Road Improvement Project,by the same amount;
and
5. Authorize execution of an Agreement for Engineering Services,in an amount of not-to-exceed$397,865.00,with Kimley-Hom and
Associates, Inc.for professional engineering services to prepare plans, specifications and construction estimates of various street,
pedestrian,and bicycle improvements for approximately 3.5 miles of East 4th Street-East 1 st Street-Randol Mill Road from Northbound
Frontage Road IH-35W to Lake Havasu Trail(City Project No. 102601)
DISCUSSION:
This Agreement for Engineering Related Professional Services initiates the engineering and design phase for developing construction plans,
specifications,and estimates for Phases I and II of the pedestrian,bicycle and street improvements along East 4th Street-East 1 st Street-Randol
Mill Road from Northbound Frontage Road IH-35W to Lake Havasu Trail(approximately 3.5 miles)
Using 2018 bond funding,Phase I (East 1st Street-Randol Mill Road from Haltom Road to Lake Havasu Trail)includes continuation of an existing
trail within Gateway Park along East 1 st Street-Randol Mill Road to Lake Havasu Trail and a sidewalk connection from Gateway Park to White
Lake Hills Subdivision.
Phase II(East 4th Street-East 1 st Street from Northbound Frontage Road IH-35W to Haltom Road)includes intersection improvements and
bicycle facilities to improve safety for all road users and provide a comfortable user experience for those traveling by foot or bicycle.
In March 2020,the North Central Texas Council of Governments called for applications to the Transportation Alternatives Program,which awards
reimbursable grants for construction activities. Phase II meets the eligibility requirements for funding-eligible activities including on-and off-road
pedestrian and bicycle facilities,shared-use paths,and related pedestrian and bicycle safety countermeasures. The City of Fort Worth intends to
use Transportation Development Credits, if approved,as the local match for this project,if grant funds are awarded.The Regional Transportation
Council is scheduled to award funding on September 10,2020.
The design phase is anticipated to be from April 2020 to February 2021.Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc.proposes to perform this work for a fee
not-to-exceed$397,865.00,which staff finds to be fair and reasonable for the services to be provided.Construction is anticipated to be from
September 2021 to February 2022.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 15%SBE participation on this project.The
City's SBE goal on this project is 13%.
This project is included in the 2014 and 2018 Bond Program. Available resources within the General Fund will be used to provide interim
financing until debt is issued.Once debt associated with the project is sold,bond proceeds will reimburse the General Fund in accordance with the
statement expressing official Intent to Reimburse that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election(Ordinance Nos.21241-
05-2014 and 23209-05-2018)and subsequent actions taken by the Mayor and Council.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 8
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances,funds
will be available in the 2014 and 2018 Bond Program Fund. Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Transportation&Public Works Department
has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Monty Hall 8662