HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0136) M&C 20-0104City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
Texas
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 (Interlocal 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
Projects Federal Fund
$5,412,111.00
Indirect State Participation
Grants Capital
Projects Federal Fund
$288,466.00
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 W. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: David Creek 5704
Additional Information Contact: Joel McElhany 5745