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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5373-04-2021A Resolution NO. 5373-04-2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $644,761.00, OF WHICH LOCAL PARTICIPATION IS $66,000.00, FOR THE NORTH MAIN STREET AND 28TH STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 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 approved which states the general terms and conditions for Advance Funding Agreements (AFA) for transportation projects and other 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 $644,761.00, of which $278 ,538.00 is federal participation , $300 ,223.00 is state participation and $66 ,000.00 is local participation for the purpose of constructing the North Main Street and 28th Street Intersection Improvements Project. 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 $644,761.00 with City participation in the estimated amount of $66,000.00 for the purpose of constructing the North Main Street and 28th Street Intersection Improvements Project. Adopted this 6th day of April 2021 . ATTEST ~9~ Mary J . Kayser City Secretary Traffic Signal Intersection Improvement North Main Street (BUS 287) at 28th Street (SH 183) CSJ: 0014-01-025 CSJ: 0014-01-027 Council District 2 SH 183 at BUS 287 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 04/06/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0245 LOG NAME: 20NORTH MAIN STREET (BUS 287) AND 28TH STREET (SH 183) AFA SUBJECT (CD 2) Adopt Attached Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of $644 ,761.00 with Federal Participation in the Amount Not to Exceed $278 ,538 .00 , State Participation in the Amount of $300 ,223 .00 and Local Participation in the Amount of $66,000 .00 for the North Main Street-Business 287 and 28th Street-State Highway 183 Intersection Improvements Project , Accept Federal Funding via the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount Not to Exceed $278,538.00 , Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (2018 Bond Program) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council : 1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizi ng execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $644,761.00 with federal participation in the amount not to exceed $278,538.00, state participation in the amount of$300 ,223 .00 and local participation in the amount of $66,000.00 for the North Main Street-Business 287 and 28th Street-State Highway 183 project (Control Section Job No . 0014-01-025 , 0014-01-027); 2 . Accept federal funding via the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount not to exceed $278,538.00; 3. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Projects Federal Fund , subject to receipt of the grant, in the amount not to exceed $278,538.00 for the North Main Street-Business 287 and 28th Street-State Highway 183 project (City Project No. 103211 ); and 4. Amend the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of an advance funding agreement (AFA) (Control Section Job No . 0014-01-025 , 0014-01-027) for this Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and accept the federal grant funds for the construction in the amount not to exceed $278,538.00. After submitting this intersection for HSIP consideration, it was selected to receive federal funds . The project includes pedestrian safety and traffic signal improvements as well as pavement reconstruction of left-turn lanes to increase capacity . The intersection improvements will provide orderly movement of traffic through the intersection while increasing safety for pedestrians and vehicles. Since this is an HSIP project , Tx DOT will be leading the construction. They will absorb the indirect cost for providing statewide support services to this federally funded project in the amount of $300 ,223 .00 . For th is AFA, no local match is required. Consequently , the federal participation of the grant component is $278 ,538 .00 . The City will provide $66 ,000 .0 0 (available from M&C G-19306 2018 Bond Program) towards the AFA for engineering, environmental , and right of way as well as to cover additional City scope items identified during the preliminary engineering phase of this project. Funding History Summary for the North Main Street (Business 287) and 25th Street (State Highway 183) Project Fund Federal State Local Appropriation M&C Amount No. 2018 Bond $0 .00 $0 .00 $66 ,000 .00 $66 ,000 .00 G- Program -19306 34018 EJ $0.00 $0.00 $66 ,000 .00 $66 ,000 .00 This project is included in the 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 No . 23209-05-2018) and subsequent actions ta ke n by the Mayor and Counci l. Additional Funding Considered in this M&C for the North Main 1 11 Street (Business 287) and 28th Street (State Highway 183) Project Federal State Local Appropriation Amount Appropriated G Federal Grant $278 ,538.00 $0.00 $278,538.00 Match Unappropriated G3 Indirect State $0.00 $300 ,223.00 Cost Appropriated Local Grant $0.00 $0.00 $0 .00 $0 .00 Match Unappropriated $0.00 $0.00 $66,000.00 $0.00 Local Match Subtotal $278 ,538.00 $300,223 .00 $66,000.00 $278,538.00 This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2. 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 and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget , as appropriated , in the Grants Cap Projects Federal Fund and previously appropriated 2018 Bond Program Fund for the HSIP N Main and 28th St project. The Transportation and Public Works Department (and Financial Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditure being incurred, the Transportation and Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds . Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff 8018 Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801 Additional Information Contact: Tanya Brooks 7861