HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0095) M&C 20-0116City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/03/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0116
LOG NAME: 202018 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PT3 AFA 0902-90-084
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of $3,545,337.00 with
Federal Funds in the Amount of $862,141.00, State Participation in the Amount of $145,646.00, Required City Participation in the Amount of
$215,535.00 and Additional City Contribution in the Amount of $2,322,015.00 for Safe Routes to School Project Improvements Around the
Christene C. Moss and M. L. Phillips Elementary School Campuses, Authorize Acceptance of Federal Funds in the Amount of $862,141.00
through the Texas Department of Transportation and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 5)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept federal funds in the amount of $862,141.00 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
$3,545,337.00 with Federal Funds in the amount of $862,141.00, State participation in the amount of $145,646.00, required City
participation in the amount of $215,535.00 and additional City contribution in the amount of $2,322,015.00 for the construction of Safe
Routes to School Project Improvements around the Christene C. Moss and M. L. Phillips 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 $1,077,676.00 for the 2018 Safe Routes to School Pt3 Project (CPN 102411).
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this M&C is to authorize acceptance of federal funds in the amount of $862,141.00 through the Texas Department of Transportation
for Safe Routes to School improvements within an approximate quarter mile radius around the Christene C. Moss and M. L. Phillips 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 including sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, signs, pavement
markings, and associated retaining walls, curb and gutters.
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 C. C. Moss and M. L. Phillips Elementary School Campuses. These two school campuses were awarded federal funding in
the amount of $862,141.00.
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. This project is currently under design
and is 90% complete. The project is scheduled to be advertised for construction 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 Pt3 project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 5.
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