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Home My WebLink About6245-01-2026 - City Council - ResolutionA Resolution NO. 6245-01-2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,897,065.00, OF WHICH FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,802,000.00, STATE PARTICIPATION IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,965.00, AND CITY PARTICIPATION IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,100.00 WITH THE REQUIRED $360,400 LOCAL MATCH SATISFIED THROUGH THE USE OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS, PLUS ANY COST OVERRUNS, FOR THE CONDUCTOR ROAD TRAIL FROM TRINITY BOULEVARD TO TRINITY LAKES TRAIN STATION 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 116522 authorizing the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement or other transportation project generally described as bicycle and pedestrian improvements consisting of a shared -use -path between Trinity Boulevard and Trinity Lakes Train Station; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth and Texas Department of Transportation have negotiated terms of an Advance Funding Agreement for Local Government Contributions for the Conductor Road Trail from Trinity Boulevard to Trinity Lakes Train Station Project, to include pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements in the approximate amount of $1,897,065.00, of which, federal participation is $1,802,000.00, state participation is $4,965.00 and City of Fort Worth participation is approximately $90,100.00 with the required $360,400 local match satisfied through the use of Transportation Development Credits, plus any cost overruns. 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 for Local Government Contributions (CSJ: 0902-90-330) and all other necessary documents with the Texas Department of Transportation in the approximate amount of $1,897,065.00, of which City participation is approximately $90,100.00 with the required $360,400 local match satisfied through the use of Transportation Development Credits, plus any cost overruns, for the Conductor Road Trail from Trinity Boulevard to Trinity Lakes Train Station Project, to include pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements. Adopted this 27th day of January 2026. ATTEST: By: � Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary Mayor & Council Map I CPN #106087 FORTWORTH. 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City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 01/27/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0072 LOG NAME: 2000NDUCTOR ROAD TRAIL AFA SUBJECT (CD 5) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount Up to $1,897,065.00, with Federal Participation in the Amount Up to $1,802,000.00, State Participation in the Amount Up to $4,965.00, and Local Participation in the Amount Up to $90,100.00 and with the Additional Required $360,400.00 Local Match Satisfied Through Use of Transportation Development Credits, Plus Any Cost Overruns, for the Conductor Road Trail from Trinity Boulevard To Trinity Lakes Train Station Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement 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 90-330) for the Conductor Road Trail project in the amount up to $1,897,065.00 with Federal participation in the amount up to $1,802,000.00, State participation in the amount up to $4,965.00; City of Fort Worth participation in the amount up to $90,100.00; and the equivalent of 360,400 provided by transportation development credits, 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 an amount up to $1,802,000.00 for Federal participation, for the purpose of funding the Conductor Road Trail project (City Project No. 106087); 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Project Other Fund, in an amount of 360,400, subject to the receipt of the grant in the form of Transportation Development Credits, for the purpose of funding additional construction related services and activities in the Conductor Road Trail project (City Project No. 106087); 4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Capital Projects Fund, in an amount of $100,927.12, from the Interest Earnings within Unspecified -All Funds project (City Project No. UNSPEC), for the purpose of funding the Conductor Road Trail project (City Project No. 106087); 5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the SH 121T Southwest Parkway Fund, in the amount of $100,927.12, from available Proceeds From GO 2010 within Unspecified -All Funds project (City Project No. UNSPEC), for the purpose of funding the Conductor Road Trail project (City Project No. 106087); and 6. 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 the execution of an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $1,897,065.00 for the design and construction of the shared -use path to be known as Conductor Road connecting Trinity Boulevard and the Trinity Lakes Rail Station (City Project No. 106087). The AFA details the responsibilities of both the City of Fort Worth and TxDOT in the execution and implementation of the project. The table below summarizes the AFA funding amounts: Fund Federal State Local Total 131001 - Grants Capital Projects Federal Fund - Federal $1,802,000.00 $1,802,000.00 Participation 30100 - General Capital Projects Fund - Local Participation $90,100.00 $ 00, 000 00 31003 - Grants Capital Project Other Fund - Transportation 360,400 360,400 Development Credits (TDCs) dUnappropriated State Costs $4,965.00 $4,965.00 Project Total $1,802,000.00 F$4,965.0017$90"00.00 $1,897,065.00 360,400� The table below summarizes the total funding for the project: Fund Existing Funding 31001 -Grants Capital Projects Federal Fund I39405 - SH 121T Southwest Parkway Fund 30100 - General Capital Projects Fund Additional Project Funding Funding Total $0.00 $1,802,000.00 $1,802,000.00 $0.001 $100,927.121 $100,927.12 $0.00 $100,927.121 $100,927.12 Project Total $0.00 1 $2,003,854.24 1 $2,003,854.241 This project uses transportation development credits (TDCs) for the City participation costs. The scope of work for the project consists of pedestrian improvements including a new shared -use path. Funding for the project was not included in the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) due to grant funding becoming available that required a local match which was not known at the time of the development of the CIP. 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. Funding is available in the Unspecified -All Funds project within the General Capital Projects and SH 121T Southwest Parkway Funds for the purpose of funding the Conductor Road Trail project for the Transportation & Public Works department. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5. A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: TXDOT FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Unspecified -All Funds project within the General Capital Projects and SH 121T Southwest Parkway Funds and upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the Grants Cap Projects Federal, Grants Capital Project Other, General Capital Projects and SH 121T Southwest Parkway Funds for the Conductor Road Trail project to support the execution of the 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. Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Jesica McEachern 5804 Oriainatino Business Unit Head: Lauren Prieur 6035 Additional Information Contact: Monty Hall 8662