HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4251-10-2013 A Resolution
NO. 4251-10-2013
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $320,000.00 FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CITY OF FORT
WORTH STAFF SERVICES RELATED TO THE IH-35 EXPANSION
PROJECT BETWEEN DOWNTOWN AND IH-820
WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Transportation ("State") has entered a
Comprehensive Development Agreement ("CDA") with an outside firm to construct the IH-35
Expansion Project between Downtown and the 111-820 Interchange; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of 'Transportation desires the City to provide dedicated
City staff support during the design and construction of the project to consist of comprehensive
review for the engineering of traffic signals, traffic controls, cross street and local street paving
plans, drainage plans associated with local drainage systems, and represent the City's interests in
terms of minimizing construction related traffic impacts to local property owners and
neighborhoods within the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the State and City of Fort Worth intend for this agreement to be for four
years, renewed annually in equal amounts of $80,000.00 each year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
the Texas Department of 'Transportation in the total amount of $320,000.00 for the purpose of
funding a city staff member to assist with oversight for the IH-35 Expansion project from
Downtown to IH-820 Interchange.
Adopted this 1. 5r" day of October, 2013.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL. ACTION: Approved on 10/15/2013 - Resolution No. 4251-10-2013
DATE: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26495
LOG NAME: 061LA 1-35 STAFF FUNDING
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the
Amount of$320,000.00 to Fund Staff Support for the IH-35 Expansion Between Downtown and IH-820
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4, 8 and 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing an Interlocal
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $320,000.00 to fund Staffs
comprehensive review and oversight of the IH-35 Expansion project between Downtown and IH-820.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation has entered into a public/private partnership with a private
construction group to advance improvements to the IH-135 corridor from the Downtown Central Business
District to the IH-820 interchange. The Agreement has an estimated construction cost in excess of$950
million.
TxDOT desires the City to provide dedicated Staff support during the design and construction of the
project. The Staff support will consist of providing comprehensive review for the engineering of traffic
signals, traffic controls, cross street and local street paving plans, drainage plans associated with local
drainage systems, and represent the City's interests in terms of minimizing construction-related traffic
impacts to local property owners and neighborhoods within the corridor.
Staff has negotiated an Agreement for four years in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 per year. This is
an annual reimbursement Agreement and continues by annual mutual Agreement of the parties.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4, 8 and 9, Mapsco 49C, 49G, 49L, 49Q, 49U, 49X,
63B, 63F 63K, 63P, 63T, 63X, 77B and 77C.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the Transportation and Public Works
Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
P119 451942 0209900 $80,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Logname: 06ILA I-35 STAFF FUNDING Page I of 2
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Randle Harwood (6101)
Additional Information Contact: Bryan Beck (7909)
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