HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4218-07-2013 A Resolution
NO. 4218-07-2013
AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT AND
INSPECTION PORTION OF THE LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
DIRKS ROAD WIDENING FROM 2 LANES TO 6 LANES DIVIDED FROM THE
FUTURE SOUTHWEST PARKWAY TO GRANBURY ROAD
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2005, the President signed into law the Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) which established the
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMiAQ) and Surface Transportation Program — Metropolitan
Mobility (STP-MM) Federal Funded Improvement Programs to address transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth identified the need to reconstruct and widen Dirks Road
from 2 lanes to 6 lanes - divided from the future Southwest Parkway to Granbury Road (the "Project");
and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2007, the Fort Worth City Council authorized the sale of Certificate of
Obligation Bonds for the purpose of funding the Critical Capital Needs Program which included
57,500,000 for design and construction to widen Dirks Road; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas
Council of Governments selected the Dirks Road Project for federal funding under the
CMAQ and STP-MM programs; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order 1 12230
that provides for the development of, and funding for, the Project; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2010 (M&C C-24579), the City of Fort Worth entered
into a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation for the Prol I ect and passed a Resolution to fund Texas Department of
Transportation ("State") design review for the Project.
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Resolution No. 4218-07-2013
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
The City Manager or his designee is authorized to fund that portion of the Local.
Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (M&C C-24579; City Secretary
Conti-act No. 43466) with the State in the amount of $97,635.00 for construction oversight
and inspection services proVided by TXDOT for the project to widen Dirks Road to 6-
lanes from the eastern limit of the future Southwest Parkway to Granbury Road.
Adopted this 9,h day Of July,, 2013.
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DATE: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26314
LOG NAME: 20DIRKS ROAD CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Funding for the Oversight and Quality Control of the Construction Inspection
Portion of a Previously Approved Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation in the Amount of$97,635.00 for Dirks Road Widening to Six Lanes Between the Eastern
Limit of the Future Chisholm Trail Parkway and Granbury Road (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 6)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing funding for the oversight and quality control of the
construction inspection portion of a previously approved Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation for construction of Dirks Road widening to six lanes between the
eastern limit of the future Chisholm Trail Parkway and Granbury Road; and
2. Authorize payment to Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of$97,635.00 for oversight
and quality control of construction inspection pursuant to the Local Project Advance Funding Agreement,
DISCUSSION:
On November 9, 2010, City Council authorized a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)for design to widen Dirks Road to six lanes between the
eastern limit of the future Chisholm Trail Parkway and Granbury Road. In accordance with the provisions
of the LPAFA, TxDOT is responsible for design review and oversight and quality control for construction
inspection due to federal funds allocated to the project
The initial installment payment to the State for design review was authorized on November 9, 2010. The
installment payment to the State in the amount of$97,635.00 for oversight and quality control of
construction inspection is due prior to the date set for letting, projected to be in September 2013. Funding
for this project is provided in the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 6, Mapsco 102C and 102D.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2? 0295 539120 203230076883 $97,635.00
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
Additional Information Contact: Dennis Ingram (2294)
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