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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6232-01-2026 - City Council - ResolutionA RESOLUTION NO. 6232-01-2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,166,243.00, OF WHICH FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IS $982,196.00, STATE PARTICIPATION IS $3,698.00 AND CITY OF FORT WORTH PARTICIPATION IS $180,349.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT RISINGER ROAD AND POYNTER STREET 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, a Master Agreement between the City of Fort Worth ("Local Government') and the State of Texas acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (`'State") has been adopted and states the general terms and conditions for transportation projects developed through this Advance Funding Agreement (AFA); 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 116522 authorizing the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement or other transportation project generally described as traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Risinger Road and Poynter Street in Fort Worth, Texas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager, or their designee, is hereby authorized to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (CSJ4 0902-90-316) in the approximate amount of $1,166,243.00, with federal participation in the amount of $982,196.00, state participation in the amount of $3,698.00 and local participation in the amount of $180,349.00, plus any cost overruns, for construction of the intersection improvements at Risinger Road and Poynter Street. Adopted this 13th day of January 2026. ATTEST: A�r'oo By: Y Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary �+O% •+ �'EXAS Mayor & Council Map I Intersection Improvements - HSIP Grant FORT WORTH® W Risinger Road at Poynter Street I CSJ 0902-90-316 CD #6,8 Q Project Location Parks Council Districts 6 - Dr. Mia Hall 8 - Chris Nettles '"' CSJ:0902-90-316 W Risinger Rd at Poynter St 0.1-mile W to 0.1-mile E of intersection �A 1 0 300 600 o US Feet CLARKS M Map generated November 2025 1 TPW Business Support Services Copyright © 2025 City of Fort Worth. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. This data is to be use for graphical representation only. The accuracy is not to be takenlused as data produced for engineering purposes or by a registered professional land surveyor. The City of Fort Worth assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of said data. City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 01/13/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0053 LOG NAME: 20HSIP RISINGER ROAD AT POYNTER STREET AFA SUBJECT (CD 6 and CD 8) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount Up to $1,166,243.00 with Federal Participation in the Amount Up to $982,196.00, State Participation in the Amount Up to $3,698.00 and Local Participation in the Amount of $180,349.00 Plus Any Cost Overruns for Construction of the Intersection Improvements at Risinger Road and Poynter Street Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program) RECOMMENDATION: 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# 0902-90-316) for the intersection improvements at Risinger Road and Poynter Street project (City Project No. 106610) in the amount Up to $1,166,243.00 with Federal participation in the amount Up to $982,196.00, State participation in the amount Up to $3,698.00 and Local participation in the amount of $180,349.00; 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Projects Federal Fund, in the amount up to $982,196.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding the Risinger Road and Poynter Street project (City Project No. 106610); 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance adjusting appropriations in the 2022 Bond Program Fund, by increasing estimated appropriations in the Risinger Road and Poynter Street project (City Project No. 106610) in the amount of $180,349.00, and decreasing appropriations in the Traffic Signals programmable project (City Project No. PB0006) by the same amount; and 4. Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to adopt a resolution authorizing execution of an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $1,166,243.00, with City participation in the amount of $982,196.00 for the intersection improvements at the Risinger Road and Poynter Street project (City Project No. 106610). The project intends to create a cost-effective solution to improve the efficiency of traffic flow while increasing the visibility and safety. The scope of work for the project consists of installing a traffic signal and pedestrian signals, providing safety lighting at the intersection, refreshing pavement markings, and installing pedestrian crosswalks to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. TxDOT will be responsible for the construction of the project. This project is expected to be let by TxDOT in August 2027. TxDOT is responsible for all construction activities within the scope of this project. Further, TxDOT is responsible for securing the Federal and State share of the funding required for the development and construction of the project. City funds appropriated for this project include professional services and local participation. The City bears the responsibility to pay for construction cost overruns. An advance payment of $67,107.00 to TxDOT is required for this project. The final payment to TxDOT for local participation will be based on actual costs. At the end of the project, the asset will remain with the City of Fort Worth. The table below summarizes the AFA funding amounts: Total AFA Funding Amounts for the Intersection Improvements at Risinger Road and Poynter Street project (City Project No. 106610) Fund Federal State Local Total 34027 - 2022 Bond Program Fund $0.00 $0.00 $180,349.00 $180,349.00 Unappropriated State Costs $0.00 $3,698.00 $0.00 $3,698.00 31001 -Grants Cap Projects Federal Fund - $982,196.00 $0.00 $0.00 $982,196.00 Federal Participation Total: $982,196.00 $3,698.00 $180,349.00 $1,166,243.00 The table below summarizes the total funding for the project: Fund Existing Additional Project Funding Funding Funding Total 34027 - 2022 Bond $180,349.00 $0.00 $180,349.00 Program Fund 31001 -Grants Cap $0.00 $982,196.00 $982,196.00 Projects Federal Fund Project Total $180,349.00 $982,196.00 $1,162,545.00 This project is included in the 2022 Bond Program. The City's Extendable Commercial Paper (ECP) (M&C 22-0607; Ordinance 25675-08-2022) provides liquidity to support the appropriation. Available resources will be used to actually make any interim progress payments until debt is issued. Once debt associated with a project is sold, debt proceeds will reimburse the interim financing source in accordance with the statement expressing official Intent to Reimburse that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election (Ordinance 25515-05-2022). 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. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 and 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 funds are currently available in the Traffic Signals 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 Grants Cap Projects Federal Fund and 2022 Bond Program Fund for the W Risinger Rd and Poynter St project to support the execution of the Advance Funding Agreement. 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 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 Martin Phillips 7861 Additional Information Contact: Rajnish Gupta 2531 Sagar Medisetty 2538