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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 5408-06-2021 A Resolution NO. 5408-06-2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $8,514,451.00, OF WHICH CITY PARTICIPATION IS APPROXIMATELY $1,616,719.00 PROVIDED BY TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS, FOR THE UNIVERSITY DRIVE FROM TRAIL DRIVE TO WEST ROSEDALE STREET PROJECT WHEREAS, federal law establishes federally funded programs for transportation improvements to implement its public purposes, and WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Section 201.103 establishes that the State shall design, construct and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local governments, and Section 222.052 authorizes the Texas Transportation Commission to accept contributions from political subdivisions for development and construction of public roads and the state highway system within the political subdivision, and WHEREAS, federal and state laws require local governments to meet certain contract standards relating to the management and administration of State and federal funds, and WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission has codified 43 TAC, Rules 15.50-15.56 that describe federal, state, and local responsibilities for cost participation in highway improvement and other transportation projects, and WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order Number 115291 authorizing the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement or other transportation project generally described as pedestrian improvements including new and widened sidewalks, crosswalks, wayfinding signage, traffic signals and landscaped medians; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth and Texas Department of Transportation have negotiated terms of an Advance Funding Agreement for Local Government Contributions for the University Drive from Trail Drive to West Rosedale Street Project, to include traffic signal and pedestrian infrastructure improvements in the approximate amount of $8,514,451.00, of which, federal participation is $8,083,595, state participation is $430,856 and City of Fort Worth participation is approximately $1,616,719.00 to be provided by Transportation Development Credits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an Advance Funding Agreement for Local Government Contributions with the Texas Department of Transportation (CSJ: 0902-90-169) in the approximate amount of $8,514,451.00, of which City participation is approximately $1,616,719.00 provided by Transportation Development Credits, for the University Drive from Trail Drive to West Rosedale Street Project, to include traffic signal and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. Adopted this 81h day of June 2021 . ATTEST: � pFFp� Mary J. 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Lakes \w» F ��.__>____,� � _� r .. . wgrthbes to „ . ._ , , / ƒ__ 0 b We#aPublc W7k1GISW C E mbfsW&G Uiu r& Trail Rose mQ«&C map m#J City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 06/08/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0403 LOG NAME: 2021 UNIVERSITY DRIVE FROM TRAIL DRIVE TO W ROSEDALE STREET AFA SUBJECT (CD 7 and CD 9)Authorize the Acceptance of Federal Funds from the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount Up to$8,083,595.00 Contributing to the University Drive from Trail Drive to West Rosedale Street Project,Adopt Attached Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Total Amount of$8,514,451.00,with Federal Participation in the Amount Up to$8,083,595.00, State Participation in the Amount of$430,856.00,and City Participation in the Amount of$1,616,719.00 Provided by Transportation Development Credits for the University Drive from Trail Drive to West Rosedale Street Project and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the acceptance of federal funds from the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount up to$7,699,108.00 contributing to the University Drive from Trail Drive to West Rosedale Street project; 2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for University Drive from Trail Drive to West Rosedale Street project in the amount of$8,514,451.00 with Federal participation in the amount up to$8,083,595.00 which includes$384,487.00 of State direct costs,additional State participation in the amount of$430,856.00 and City participation through the use of available transportation development credits in the amount of$1,616,719.00;and 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 an amount up to$8,083,595.00 for the University Drive from Trail Drive to West Rosedale Street project (City Project No. 102497). 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)with the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT).The AFA details the responsibilities of both the City of Fort Worth and TxDOT in the execution and implementation of the project. This project uses transportation development credits(TDCs)for the City participation costs.The scope of work for the project consists of pedestrian improvements including new and widened sidewalk,wayfinding signage,traffic signals and illumination improvements.The University Drive project will connect pedestrians between the Museum District,Botanical Garden and Trinity Park.The project limits span just under a mile along University Drive from Trail Drive to West Rosedale Street.The project will include a five-foot wide sidewalk along the west side of University Drive,a median with landscaping, irrigation and appropriate turn breaks and American Disabilities Act(ADA)accessible bus stops from Trail Drive to Rock Springs Road.There will also be landscape and irrigation improvements between Rock Springs Road and Interstate Highway(IH) 30.The project will include crosswalk and traffic signal improvements at the intersection of University Drive and Trail Drive, Botanic Garden Boulevard,and Rock Springs Road.The illumination improvements will be under the three bridges associated with the IH 30 and Chisholm Trail interchanges.This AFA approves funding for design,construction,local government project management and state direct costs for the project.The anticipated bid date of the project is July 2024. The City will be responsible for 100%of project overruns.The initial payment to TxDOT for the City participation is$0.00. TxDOT will be reimbursing the City$8,083,595.00 for engineering,construction and state direct costs for the project. Advance funding considered in the M&C for the University Dr project(City Project No. 102497) Fund Federal State Local Grants Capital Project Federal-31001 $7,699,108.00 $0.00 $0.00 Unappropriated Indirect State Cost $0.00 $430,856.00 $0.00 Appropriated State Direct Cost $384,487.00 $0.00 $0.00 Unappropriated Transportation $0.00 $0.00 $1,616,719.00 Development Credits Total project cost with all funding sources both appropriated and unappropriated$10,131,170.00. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 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,adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance and award of the grant,funds will be available in the current capital budget,as appropriated, in the Grants Cap Projects Federal Fund for the University Dr Ph2 Trail Dr-130 project. 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 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: Monty Hall 8662