HomeMy WebLinkAbout6235-01-2026 - City Council - ResolutionA RESOLUTION
NO. 6235-01-2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADVANCED FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF
$10,256,970.00, OF WHICH FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IS $9,300,000.00, STATE
PARTICIPATION IS $491,970.00, AND LOCAL PARTICIPATION IS $465,000.00 PLUS
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS IN THE AMOUNT OF 1,860,000,
PLUS ANY COST OVERRUNS, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE EVERMAN
PARKWAY SAFE STREETS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, federal law establishes federally funded programs for transportation improvements to
implement its public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Section 201.103 establishes that the State shall design,
construct and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local governments, and Section
222.052 authorizes the Texas Transportation Commission to accept contributions from political subdivisions for
development and construction of public roads and the state highway system within the political subdivision; and
WHEREAS, federal and state laws require local governments to meet certain contract standards relating
to the management and administration of State and federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission has codified 43 TAC, Rules 15.50-15.56 that
describe federal, state, and local responsibilities for cost participation in highway improvement and other
transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order Number 116752 authorizing
the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement or other transportation project generally described as
constructing pedestrian infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the portion of the project work covered by this Agreement is identified in the Agreement,
Article 3, Scope of Work (Project); and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth ("City"), in conjunction with the City of Everman and Tarrant
County, desires to improve safety by installing multimodal bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure within the project
area, which connects four schools generally along Everman Parkway and South Race Street, within the Cities of
Fort Worth and Everman; and
WHEREAS, the Everman Parkway Safe Streets Project will improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists
and motorists as well as enhance the aesthetics of the roadways within the project area by installing cycle tracks,
bike lanes, green -stamped sharrows and associated safety infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for the Everman Parkway Safe Streets Project in the amount of
$10,256,970.00 with local cash participation in the amount of $465,000.00 plus the use of Transportation
Development Credits in the amount of 1,860,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS,
THAT:
The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an Advance Funding
Agreement and all other necessary documents with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of
$10,256,970.00 with federal participation in the amount of $9,300,000.00, state participation in the amount of
$491,970.00, and local participation in the amount of $465,000.00 plus transportation development credits in the
amount of 1,860,000, and any cost overruns for the Everman Parkway Safe Streets Project.
Adopted this] 3th day of January 2026.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/13/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0043
LOG NAME: 20EVERMAN PARKWAY SAFE STREETS PROJECT AFA
SUBJECT
(CD 8) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount Up
to $10,256,970.00, with Federal Participation in the Amount Up to $9,300,000.00, State Participation in the Amount Up to $491,970.00, and Local
Participation in the Form of Transportation Development Credits in the Amount of $1,860,000 and City Funds in the Amount of $465,000.00 for the
Everman Parkway Safe Streets Project Plus Any Cost Overruns for Construction, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years
2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
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It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (CSJ#
0902-90-334) for the Everman Safe Streets project (City Project No. 106479) in the amount up to $10,256,970.00 with Federal participation
in the amount of $9,300,000.00, State participation in the amount of $491,970.00 and Local Participation by Transportation Development
Credits in the amount of 1,860,000 and City Funds in the Amount of $465,000.00, plus any cost overruns;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Projects Federal Fund,
subject to receipt of the grant in the amount up to $9,300,000.00 for Federal participation for the purpose of funding the Everman Safe
Streets project (City Project No. 106479);
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Project Other Fund, in
the amount of $1,860,000, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the form of Transportation Development Credits, for the purpose of funding
the Everman Safe Streets project (City Project No. 106479);
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance adjusting appropriations in the 2022 Bond Program Fund, by increasing appropriations in the
Everman Safe Streets project (City Project No. 106479) in the amount of $465,000.00, and decreasing appropriations in the Bicycle
Facilities programmable project (City Project No. PB0021) by the same amount, for design and construction -related service and activities;
and
5. Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to accept federal funding from Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT),
adopt a resolution authorizing execution of an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT in the amount of $10,256,970.00 with Federal
participation in the amount of $9,300,000.00, State participation in the amount of $491,970.00 and Local Participation by Transportation
Development Credits in the amount of 1,860,000 and City Funds in the Amount of $465,000.00 for the Everman Safe Streets project (City Project
No. 106479), adopt appropriation ordinances, and amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The initial payment for the
City participation is $232,500.00. The Transportation Development Credits (TDCs) in the amount of 1,860,000 will be appropriated and tracked
as a non -spendable item in the Grants Capital Project Other Fund.
The scope of work for the project consists of constructing a 10-foot wide cycle track on the east side of Oak Grove Road from Forum Way to
Everman Parkway, a 5-foot wide bike lane/1-foot raised barrier on Everman Parkway from Oak Grove Road to Dan Meyer Road, green -stamped
sharrows on both sides of Everman Parkway/Shelby Road from Dan Meyer Drive to Forest Hill Drive, 5-foot wide sidewalk on the north side of
Everman Parkway/Shelby Road from just west of Dollar General to Forest Hill Drive, 5-foot wide sidewalk and green -stamped sharrows on Dan
Meyer Drive from Everman Parkway to Townley Drive, 5-foot wide sidewalk on Townley Drive from Dan Meyer Drive to South Race Street and 5-
foot wide protected sidewalk on South Race Street from Everman Parkway/Shelby Road. The project aims to improve safety, accessibility, and
comfort for pedestrians, bicyclists, and multi -modal mobility users. The project area extends between the City of Fort Worth and the City of
Everman.
This project has federal funding for construction improvements and is scheduled to start construction in October 2027 and the City of Fort Worth
will let this project. The funding appropriated by this M&C will be used for design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental clearance, utilities, project
management, and construction. The AFA requires the City of Fort Worth to fund cost overruns.
The total project budget is summarized below:
Participation Fund
Authority Original Budget
Federal Grants Capital
This $9,300,000.00
Federal Fund
M&C
State State
$491,970.00
M&C
2022 Bond Program This
Local Fund (City Project No. M&C $465,000.00
PB0021)
Total AFA Contract
$10,256,970.00
Amount
TDC (not included in Grants Cap Projects This
Total AFA Contract Other Fund M&C 1,860,000
Amount) i
Upon sale of bonds, funding will be budgeted in the 2022 Bond Program for the Transportation Public Works (TPW) Department to fund the
Everman Safe Streets project (City Project No.106479).
Funding for the grant portion of the project was not included in the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program because grant funding is
appropriated at the time of the grant award. The action in the M&C will amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program as
approved in connection with Ordinance 27979-09-2025.
The Business Support Division and Capital Delivery Division will charge salaries to this grant project as incurred. Indirect Cost recovery does not
apply.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
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 the sale of bonds, funds will be available in the Bicycle Facilities programmable project within the 2022
Bond Program Fund and upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be
available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Cap Projects Federal Fund, the Grants Capital Project Other Fund, and the
2022 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 any expenditures being incurred, the Transportation & Public Works Department has the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a State Advance Funding Agreement.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Jesica McEachern 5804
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Lauren Prieur 6035
Additional Information Contact: Monty Hall 8662