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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
CITY OF FORT WORTH §
AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
Amendment Number 3
THIS AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the governmental entities
shown below as Contracting Parties under the authority granted and in compliance with the provisions of
Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.
Performing Agency: Texas A&M Transportation Institute (The Texas A&M University System)
Receiving Agency: City of Fort Worth
BACKGROUND
The Receiving Agency and the Performing Agency executed a contract on April 29, 2024, that certain
Interlocal Agreement Between City of Fort Wor th and Texas A&M Transportation Institute in the amount of
$95,000.00 (City Secretary Contract No. 61342), which was revised by Amendment No. 1 in the amount of
$75,000.00 (Fort Worth M&C 24-0655, August 13, 2024) and by Amendment No. 2 in the amount of
$42,500.00 (Fort Worth administratively authorized February 27, 2025).
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to amend the contract, as amended, to provide additional funds to
perform the tasks and extend the termination date.
It is mutually understood and agreed by and between the undersigned contracting parties to the above
Interlocal Agreement to amend the contract as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Attachment A-2, Interlocal Agreement Scope of Services, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with
Attachment A-3, Interlocal Agreement Scope of Services, which is attached to and made part of this
amendment.
2. Attachment B-2, Interlocal Agreement, Estimated Budget, is deleted in its entirety and replaced
with Attachment B-3, Interlocal Agreement, Estimated Budget, which is attached to and made part
of this amendment. The budget increased by $150,000.00 from $212,500.00 to $362,500.00.
3. Paragraph 4. Term and Termination, is hereby amended to change the date recited therein from
September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2027.
All other terms and conditions of the above Interlocal Agreement not hereby amended remain in full force
and effect.
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Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.
City:
By:___________________________
Name:Jesica McEachern
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: ___________________
TTI
By:___________________________
Name:Dr. Joe Zietsman
Title: Deputy Agency Director
Date: ____________________
THE CITY OF Fort Worth internal ROUTING process:
Approval Recommended:
By: ______________________________
Name: Kelly Porter
Title: Assistant Director, TPW Regional
Transportation and Innovation Division
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By: ______________________________
Name: Douglas W. Black
Title: Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C:
Date: _
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
By: _____________________________
Name:
Title:
City Secretary:
By: ______________________________
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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ATTACHMENT A-3
SCOPE OF SERVICES
TASK 1 Data Validation
TTI will develop a methodology for various data validation. This task is critical to establish appropriate
applications of data within TPW Transportation Management Division's work processes. Various data sources
hold promise in reducing or eliminating targeted primary data collection for speed studies, all-way stop and
signal warrants, and a traffic count program. These types of data sources would also enable the traffic
engineering team to conduct origin/destination and before/after evaluations. Altogether, the use of various data
sources in these areas would contribute to quicker turnaround on citizen service request responses and the
ability to analyze impacts of operational and infrastructure improvements over time with readily available data.
1.1 Traffic Count Program Parameters
Transportation and Public Works does not have a formal program. Instead, traffic counts are ordered
through a vendor, on an ad hoc basis, for individual project needs. In addition, the City does not have a
central database of previously collected counts.
TTI will develop a framework for a traffic count program that details location selection criteria, data
collection methods, frequency, and data storage. TTI will also identify areas where various data sources
can be used and where primary data collection is required.
TTI will also provide recommendations for additional traffic data to utilize in conjunction with traffic count
data to provide a more complete assessment of a facility's performance.
1.2 Use of Various Data for Internal Traffic Evaluations
TPW utilizes various data sources, including vendors, on an as-needed basis to deploy equipment and
compile volume, speed data, and turning movement counts in support of traffic calming initiatives and in
the performance of Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices all-way stop and signal warrant
studies.
TTI will evaluate various data and provide a technical memo describing the challenges and
opportunities or limitations for using this data in the aforementioned applications.
Deliverables:
Technical Memo outlining the parameters for a citywide traffic count program, inclusive of program
goals, objectives, location selection criteria, data collection methods, frequency, and database storage.
Technical memo outlining the challenges, opportunities, limitations, and a detailed methodology for
using Replica data in speed studies and all-way stop and signal warrants.
TASK 2 Safety Database
TTI will demonstrate the process for developing a Citywide crash database consisting of records from TxDOT's
Crash Record Information System (CRIS). This will allow the City to readily conduct crash analyses as needed.
In addition, the City has recently created a Vision Zero dashboard and map viewer. TTI will also demonstrate, as
part of developing the citywide crash database, a methodology for periodic data refreshes and updates to the
application programming interface.
Activities shall include:
Working with City staff to obtain TxDOT CRIS access, including physical reports.
Training City staff to build the internal capacity to update crash data, manage crash data in the
database, query crash data, and utilize the data for reports and analysis.
Provision of a user's manual to detail the use, management, and analysis of the crash database.
Working with City staff on modifications to the safety dashboard, when needed.
Training City staff on quality assurance/quality control procedures for public publishing of crash
statistics.
Deliverables:
A database with TxDOT CRIS data from 2014-2023 (and earlier, if available) in Microsoft Access
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A user's manual outlining the use and management of the database, including crash data acquisition,
database maintenance, query development for accessing specific crash data, and quality
assurance/quality control procedures.
TASK 3 Project Scoping and Evaluation Assistance
TTI will assist City staff in procuring and evaluating transportation-related technology, including the pilot testing
of new transportation related technology that would be used in some capacity by City staff. This will allow the
City to readily be aware of any constraints before planning to potentially purchase or use long term. TTI will also
demonstrate, as part of developing the technology testing framework, a methodology that can be utilized as a
broad template.
Activities may include but are not limited to:
Co-developing (with City staff) project and/or system requirements for RFI/RFP/RFQ documents.
Developing system testing parameters for procured/tested systems, including functionality,
client usability, integration capabilities, and limitations.
Conducting validation tests for procured technology.
NOTE: Each identified project will be treated as a separate work order with estimated costs and
expectations. Cost and time may vary on each project, depending on the complexity of the
technology to be reviewed.
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
Drafting of specifications and requirements language for incorporation for RFI/RFP/RFQ documents
based on the product or service under procurement.
Development of a testing methodology of the project or service under procurement.
Technical memorandum reflecting the evaluation of the product or service procured, including
recommendations of how to proceed with further implementation.
TASK 4 Best Practice Reviews and Recommendations.
TTI will conduct "best practices" reviews on subjects of interest submitted by City staff, with an aspect that
considers processes and procedures that mitigate constraints. Best practices reviews will consist of online
research of products/services, literature review of performance, data analysis (if available/needed), and
interviews with product manufacturers, service providers, and implementing agencies. TTI will provide a
thorough synopsis of the research, along with preliminary recommendations for moving forward with
implementation.
Activities may include but are not limited to:
A synopsis of recommendations from conferences, such as the Smart City Expo World Congress, ITS
America, TexlTE, APA, etc, for potential technologies for more in-depth review and vetting for
implementation within Fort Worth
A review of the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations
The development of psychographic profiles to provide information on the community for community
engagement exercises.
NOTE: Each identified project will be treated as a separate work order with estimated costs and
expectations. Cost and time may vary on each project, depending on the complexity of the technology
to be reviewed.
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
A Technical Memorandum providing an overview of the research conducted on the "best practice,"
including a summary of the research conducted and a set of recommended next steps for
implementation.
TASK 5 Urban Rail Assessment
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mechanisms for construction and operations.
City and Trinity Metro staff and consultants will support these efforts by providing data, analysis and alternatives
for consideration by the Committee. The following initial scope of work has been established to maintain clarity
between the City and Trinity Metro-led efforts. Additional research or information may be requested by the
Committee from time to time.
Activities may include but are not limited to:
1. Review and assess the initial 2010 study and present summary to the Committee.
2. Conduct a desktop literature review of similar systems (i.e., Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Dallas,
Cincinnati, Tempe, Salt Lake City, Charlotte) with focus on funding, system oversight, delivery, and
management, ridership, and impacts on surrounding land use.
3.
Transportation and Land Use Plans, including the proposed redevelopment of Panther Island, to
determine consistency and coordination needs.
4. Compare assumptions for potential urban rail corridors (i.e., roadway capacities, traffic counts, land
use/zoning, journey to work/commutation data) made in the 2010 study against current 2024 conditions.
5. Identify potential local, state, and federal legislative changes and funding sources for urban rail
construction and operations.
6. Other services as requested by COFW and Urban Rail Committee.
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
A Technical Memorandum providing an overview of the research and assessments conducted.
PowerPoint presentations as directed by COFW staff.
TASK 6 Staff Augmentation for Technical Review for the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing
HANDLED UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACT
TTI will serve as staff augmentation for the duration of the SMART Grant for an amount not to exceed $42,500.
Activities may include but are not limited to:
1. Participation in Project Meetings: TTI will participate in the monthly team meetings to provide technical
comments about the project tasks and the methodology for how to achieve a desired outcome.
2. Technical Review of Studies and Reports: TTI will serve as staff augmentation for the technical review
of the pertinent studies and reports prepared by others and required with the project. The reports
include the final report with lessons learned. TTI review and will provide comments to ensure the reports
submitted to the US DOT are in conformance with all the applicable rules and regulations of the grant.
3. Technical Review of Data from Deployment and Testing: As data from the grant deployment is being
captured, TTI will perform a limited review of the data to provide confirmation, additional commentary to
be provided to the City on the effectiveness of the process used, and to provide advice to the City on
potential adjustments during the testing phase and during the time of report writing.
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
Commentary on the reports, studies, and data presented by TruWeather Solutions.
Verbal commentary and advice during team meetings throughout the process.
Warnings about compliance with all the applicable rules and regulations governing this project.
TASK 7 On-call Support for Transit Project Development
TTI will serve as staff extension for review and input on current and proposed transit-related activities impacting
the City of Fort Worth, including bus, light rail, interlocal commuter rail, and high-speed rail projects.
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Activities may include but are not limited to:
1. Participation in Project Meetings: TTI will participate in internal and external meetings, when requested,
to provide technical input on proposed transit-related activities.
2. Technical Review of Studies and Reports: TTI will serve as staff augmentation for technical review of
studies and reports relating to current and proposed transit activities, upon request. TTI will provide a
written memorandum of its findings, when requested.
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
A Technical Memorandum providing findings from transit-related studies and reports, when requested.
TASK 8 Support for Moving a Million (M1M) Case Studies and Demographic Review
Activities may include but are not limited to:
1. Participation in Project Meetings: TTI will participate in internal team and external stakeholder meetings
as requested.
2. Technical Review of Studies and Reports: TTI will serve as staff augmentation for the technical review
of the pertinent studies and reports prepared by others and required with the effort.
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
A Technical Memorandum providing findings from technical reviews.
TASK 9 Support 2026 Bond Review
TTI will serve as staff augmentation for the review of projects for the 2026 Bond.
Activities may include but are not limited to:
1. Participation in Project Meetings: TTI will participate in the monthly team meetings to provide technical
comments about the project tasks and the methodology for how to achieve a desired outcome.
2. Review of Project Submissions: TTI will serve as staff augmentation in reviewing and scoring projects
based on project scoring criteria provided by the City. This may include the collection and processing of
data needed for scoring. TTI may be asked to conduct two rounds of scoring.
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
A Technical Memorandum providing the results of the scoring process for each round of project scoring.
TASK 10 Support Request for Innovation (RFI) Process
TTI will continue to assist City staff in reviewing RFI responses and establishing pilot testing of technologies.
Activities may include but are not limited to:
1. Continued Review of RFI Responses: TTI will continue to work with City staff in reviewing RFI
responses, including:
a. Meetings with identified vendors to discuss proposed technologies and acquire additional
information,
b. Working in conjunction with City staff to formally choose pilot technologies
2. Establishment of Pilot Testing and Review Protocols: TTI will assist City staff in establishing protocols
and guidelines for determining the effectiveness of piloted technologies. Activities will include:
a. Working with City staff and chosen vendors to formally establish pilot testing parameters, data
capture, and expected results
b. Reviewing technology performance and reporting on technology effectiveness.
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
A Technical Memorandum formally outlining testing protocols
A Technical Memorandum reporting technology performance and effectiveness.
TASK 11 Review and Assess Bike Lane Maintenance Processes
TTI will review current and potential bike lane maintenance operations for the City of Fort Worth, specifically for
barrier-separated facilities.
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Activities may include but are not limited to:
1. Literature/Technology Research: TTI will research national efforts for cleaning bike lanes. This will
include a) identifying communities that have bike-lane cleaning programs and b) obtaining information
from identified communities regarding implemented technologies and costs.
2. Review of Current City Operations: TTI will review current City operations for bike-lane maintenance to
determine operational and cost effectiveness. Based on its findings, TTI will work with City staff to
identify opportunities for enhanced operations.
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
A Technical Memorandum describing operations and technologies in other communities for bike-lane
maintenance.
A Technical Memorandum describing findings from its review of current City operations
improvements.
TASK 12 Assist in Evaluation and Development of Alliance Truck Port
TTI will serve as staff augmentation review of options for developing a truck port at Alliance Airport on FAA-
owned property at IH-35 and Haslet. This includes the identification of revenue-generating activities that can
offset the FAA cost of using the property for non-aviation purposes.
Activities may include but are not limited to:
1. Participation in Project Meetings: TTI will participate in the meetings with affiliated parties, including but
not limited to Hillwood Development, TxDOT, and FAA, to help guide the City in its efforts to develop the
site for truck parking.
2. Research Development Options: TTI will assist the City by researching options for developing the site
for truck parking, including the identification of services that the City can legally provide to users of the
site.
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
A Technical Memorandum outlining issues for consideration by the City for use of the property as a
truck port, including costs, legality of service provision, and options for property transfer
TASK 13 Support Planning Efforts for 2026 World Cup Activities in Fort Worth
The DFW region will be hosting nine matches and will host international teams for local practices facilities. The
region is cooperatively working with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to prepare
and implement a world-class transportation plan and experience for a host of international guests.
TTI will serve as staff augmentation for the City in its World Cup transportation planning efforts.
Activities may include but are not limited to:
1. Participation in Planning Meetings: TTI will participate in internal City and NCTCOG-hosted meetings to
provide technical comments about implementation recommendations and associated tasks for
managing transportation issues during the event.
2. Technical Review of Plans and Proposals: TTI will serve as staff augmentation for the technical review
of any plans or activity proposals prepared for the World Cup by other parties that may impact the City
and its operations.
3. Transportation Data Collection and Analysis Relating to World Cup Activities: TTI will serve as staff
augmentation for collecting and analyzing transportation data relating to the planning for and
Deliverables/Expectations may include items such as:
A Technical Memorandum reflecting findings from received transportation plans and proposals, along
with recommendations for City response.
A Technical Memorandum outlining recommended data collection approaches, if needed
A Technical Memorandum analyzing and reporting any transportation data collected from the event.
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ATTACHMENT B-3
Interlocal Agreement
Estimated Budget
The following is an estimated budget for this amendment, not to exceed $362,500. Any cost center with
remaining funds may be used for another cost center. TTI shall adhere to all federal and state per diem
guidelines for travel expenditures.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Create New From This M8�C
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REFERENCE **M&C 25- 20AMENDMENT TO TEXAS A&M
DATE: 6/24/2025 NO.: 0596 LOG NAME: TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
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CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to an Interlocal Agreement with Texas
A&M Transportation Institute, Increasing City Participation in the Amount of $150,000.00,
for Transportation Planning Project for a Total Revised Contract Amount of $362,500.00
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of Amendment No. 3, in the amount
of $150,000.00, to City Secretary Contract No. 61342, an Interlocal Agreement with Texas A&M
Transportation Institute, for Transportation Planning Project (City Project No. 105470) for a total
revised contract amount of $362,500.00.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to amend the Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Fort Worth and Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) for the following tasks
such as Data Validation, Safety Database, Project Scoping and Evaluation Assistance, Best Practice
Reviews and Recommendations, Urban Rail Assessment, Staff Augmentation for SMART Grant
Initiatives, On-Call Support for Transit Project Development, Supporting Moving a Million (M1 M) Case
Studies and Demographic Review, Supporting 2026 Bond Review, Supporting Request for Innovation
(RFI) Process, Reviewing and Assessing Bike Lane Maintenance Processes, Assisting in the
Evaluation and Development of Alliance Truck Port, Supporting Planning Efforts for 2026 World Cup
Activities in Fort Worth.
An Interlocal Agreement for technical assistance with Texas A&M Transportation Institute for an initial
contract amount of $95,000.00 was executed on April 29, 2024 (CSC 61342). The agreement was
subsequently revised by Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $75,000.00 (M&C 24-0655,, August
13, 2024) and by Amendment 2 in the amount of $42,500.00 (administratively authorized on February
27, 2025). It has become necessary to further amend the contract to revise and expand the scope of
work and budget to include additional task orders and provide additional support as identified.
The following table summarizes previous agreement actions and amendments:
Engineering Agreement
Original AgreementAmount
Amendment No.1
Amendment No.2
Amendment No.3
Revised Agreement Amount
M&C Review
$362,500.00
The Funding for this amendment is summarized in the table below:
Fund Existing Additional Project
Funding Funding Total
30100 - General
Capital Projects
Project Total
$150, 000.00 $0.00
$150,000.00 $0.00
M&C Date Amount
N/A 4/29/24 $95,000.00
24-0655 8/13/24 $75,000.00
Administrative 2/27/25 $42,500.00
Pending This M&C $150,000.00
$150,000.00
$150,000.00
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Funding is budgeted in the General Capital Projects Fund within Transit Initiatives programmable
project (City Project No: P00129) for the TPW Department for the purpose of funding the Texas A&M
ILA project (City Project No: 105470), as appropriated.
A business equity goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing cooperative or
public entity.
This project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously
appropriated, in the General Capital Projects Fund for the Texas A&M ILA project to support the
approval of the above recommendation and execution of the amendment. Before any expenditure is
incurred, the Transportation and Public Works department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds.
TO
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID � Year (Chartfield 2)
FROM
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by_
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
Jesica McEachern (5804)
Lauren Prieur (6035)
Monty Hall (8662)
20AMENDMENT TO TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSUTITUTE ILAfund avail.docx (CFW Internal)
M&C FID 105470.x1sx (CFW Internal)
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