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CITY CONTRACT NO Y 5
Agreement No. 02-125
Tarrant County
CSJ: 0902-48-382
Project: Meacham Boulevard (Phase I)
From: BU 287P To: 0.3 mi. West of FM 156
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
AGREEMENT
(FEDERAL INNOVATIVE PROJECT)
THIS AGREEMENT, is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the
Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the "State" and the City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acting by and through its authorized officials hereinafter called the "City".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Transportation Equity Act of the 218' Century, ("TEA 21"), establishes the
National Transportation System that is economically efficient and environmentally sound,
provides the foundation for the nation to compete in the global economy, and will move people
and goods in an energy efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, TEA 21, authorizes various highway improvement projects that demonstrate
innovative techniques of highway construction and financing; and
WHEREAS, the improvements to Meacham Boulevard from Business 287 P (North Main), to
0.3 mi. West of FM 156 has been designated as an 'nnovatcd Project" as established under TEA
21; and
WHEREAS, the State and the City desire the improvements to Meacham Boulevard from the
limits of Business 287P (North Main) to 0.3 mi. West of FM 156, as shown in the attached
"Exhibit A", to be hereinafter identified as the "Project"; and
WHEREAS, TEA 21, establishes that the federal share of funding for this "Innovative Project"
will not exceed $2,000,000; and
WHEREAS, any project cost in excess of $2,000,000 will be the City's responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the City has offered to participate in the development and construction of the
Projects by providing funding, preparing the design documentation, acquiring the necessary right-
of-way, accomplishing utility adjustments and other necessary items required by the State; and
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WHEREAS, on thea day of 4r 19, the 4.61raity Council passed
Resolution No. 2S' y , attached hereto and identified as "Exhibit B", authorizing the City's
participation in the development of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the State will secure the federal cost share, let the construction contract, provide
the construction inspection, provide other items as required; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 1998, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute
Order 107615, attached hereto and identified as "Exhibit C", authorizing the Project through the
State Transportation Improvement Program;
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set
forth, it is agreed as follows:
1. CONTRACT PERIOD
This agreement becomes effective upon final execution by the State and shall terminate upon
completion of the Project or unless terminated or modified as hereinafter provided.
2. SCOPE OF PROJECT
A. The State and the City agree that the scope of the Project shall be limited to the scope
authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission.
3. ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
The City shall perform necessary requirements to provide the desired right-of-way required for
the construction of the Project. The City will comply with and assume the costs for compliance
with all the requirements of Title II and Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of .19b, Title 42 U.S.C.A. Section 4601, et seq., including
those provisions relating to incidental expenses incurred by the property owners. Documentation
to support such compliance must be maintained and must be made available .to the State and its
representatives for review and inspection.
4. RIGHT-OF-WAY DESCRIPTION
The City shall prepare right-of-way mars, property descriptions and other data as needed to
properly describe the right -of -'way which the City is to acquire and provide for the project. The
right-of-way maps and property descriptions shall be submitted to the State for approval prior to
the City acquiring the necessary right-of-way. Tracings of the maps shall be retained by the City
for its permanent records.
5. UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS/RELOCATIONS
If the required right-of-way encroaches upon existing utilities and the proposed highway and/or
trail construction requires the adjustment, removal or relocation of such utility facilities, the City
and its consultant will establish the necessary utility work and notify the appropriate utility
company to schedule their adjustments. The City shall be responsible for all costs associated with
the adjustment, removal or relocation ofI,such utility facilities, and such adjustment, removal or
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relocation shall be in accordance with applicable State law, regulations, policies and procedures.
In the event additional utilities are required to be adjusted, removed or relocated during the
construction of the Project, the City will be responsible for all costs associated with the additional
utility work.
6. CERTIFICATION
The City shall provide to the State forty-five (45) days prior to the construction contract let date,
a certification that all right-of-way has been acquired, all environmental problems have been
remediated, and all conflicting utilities have been adjusted to clear the proposed construction.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
A. The City will be responsible for the mitigation and remediation of any environmental problems
associated with the development and construction of the Project. The City shall provide to the
State written certification from the appropriate regulatory agency(s) or their designated
representative that the environmental problems have been remedied. The State will not let the
construction contracts until all environmental problems have been remediated by the City.
B. All costs associated with the remediation of the environmental problems shall be the
responsibility of the City and/or the property owners. These costs will not be reimbursed or
credited towards the City's financial share of the Project.
8. ENGINEERING SERVICES
A. The City will prepare or cause to be prepared the preliminary engineering necessary for the
development of plans, specifications and estimates (P.S.& E). Development of the preliminary
engineering shall include environmental assessment and holding of necessary public meetings and
a public hearing. The City must comply with applicable State and Federal rules and procedures in
the selection of its consultant. The selection procedures to be utilized by the City must have prior
approval by the State and shall comply with 23 CFR Part 172.
B. The P.S.& E. shall be developed by the City or its consultant in accordance with the State's
latest Standard Specifications For Construction Of Highways. Streets And Brides or its currently
approved revisions ANC *be SM, s esr , vx xo 441I/AL i S
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C. The City shall submit the completed P.S.& E. tote State for review and approval ShapprovafT Shouldthe,
State determine that revisions are required to the P.S.& E., the City shall make the necessa
revisions. The State will not let the construction contract until the P. S.& E. have been approved 71V�
by the State.
D. The City will submit to the State all documentation relating to actual costs incurred associated
with the development of the preliminary engineering and the P.S.& E. Reasonable costs incurred
by the City after the City has received written authorization by the State will be eligible for
reimbursement at an amount not to exceed eighty percent (80%) of the actual cost The City shall
comply with the cost principles established in OMB Circular A-87, "Cost Prince e for State and
Local Governments".
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9. CONSTRUCTION FUNDING evt2 '3 L. ss,
A. The total construction costs for the Project is estimated at $3,150,000.
B. The State will be responsible to secure the federal share of the funding required for the '99
development and construction of the Project. The City will be responsible for any non-federal
participation costs associated with the Project. th E FEO ei14-6 S(tR e w,'l ( b . F
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C. Upon execution of this agreement, the City will remit a check or warrant made payable to the
"Texas Department of Transportation" in the amount of $31,500. This amount is based on one
percent (1%) of the estimated cost of construction. The funds will be utilized by State to review
the engineering documentation, perform administrative tasks as defined herein, and other
incidental costs.
D. Sixty (60) days prior to the.,date set fdr receipt of the construction bids, the State will notify
the City that its financial share for the construction is required. The State will account for the
City's applicable federal share for the value of the donated right-of-way, if any, acquired after
written authorization by the State. The City shall remit a check or warrant in the amount
established by the State within thirty (30)r,days from receipt of the State's written notification to
the address provided herein.
E. In the event the State determines thatadditional funding is required by the City at any time
during the development of the Project, the State will notify the City in writing of the additional
amount. The City will make payment to the State within thirty (30) days from receipt of the
State's notification. Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the costs
and any funds due the City will be promptly returned.
10. INDIRECT COST RECOVERY PLAN
Chapter 2106, Texas Government Code, requires the State to recovery indirect costs based on a
percentage of the State's actual direct costs to complete the Project. The indirect costs will be in
accordance with the State's Indirect Cost Recovery Plan and will be based on the City's funding
percentage provided herein.
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11. CONSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The State shall advertise fq'r construction bids, issue bid proposals, receive and tabulate the
bids and award a contract for construction of the Project in accordance with existing procedures
and applicable laws. Any field changes, supplemental agreements or additional work orders which
may become necessary subsequent to the award of the construction contract shall be the
responsibility of the City and subject to the approval of the State.
B. The State will supervise and inspect all kvork performed by the construction contractor and will
provide such engineering, inspection andll'testing services as may be required to ensure that the
construction of the Project is accomplished in accordance with the approved P.S.& E.
C. Upon completion of the Project, the State will issue to the City a "Notification of Completion",
acknowledging that the Project has been completed. Upon the City's receipt of the "Notification
of Completion", the roadway will be removed from the State Highway System and will revert
under the jurisdiction of the City.
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12. MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon completion of each of the Projects, the City will assume responsibility for maintenance of
the completed facility. Should any manufacturer warranties be extended to the State as a result of
this Project, the warranties shall be transferred to the City. The State shall not be held responsible
for honoring any warranty under this agreement.
13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Upon completion or termination of this agreement, all documents prepared by the City shall
remain the property of the City. All documents prepared by the State shall remain the property of
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the State. All data prepared under this agreement shall be made available to the State without
restriction or limitation on their further use:
14. TERMINATION
A. This agreement may be terminated by any of the following conditions:
(1) By mutual written agreement and consent of both parties.
(2) By either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligation as set forth herein.
B. The termination of this agreement shall extinguish all rights, duties, obligations and liabilities of
the State and City under this agreement. If the potential termination of this agreement is due to
the failure of the City to fulfill its contracIual obligations as set forth herein, the State will notify
the City that possible breach of contractChas occurred. The City should make every effort to
remedy the breach as outlined by the State within a period mutually agreed upon by both parties.
15. REMEDIES
This agreement shall not be considered as specifying the exclusive remedy for any agreement
default, but all remedies existing at law and in equity may be availed of by either party to this
agreement and shall be cumulative.
16. INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by law, the City shall indemnify and save harmless the State, its officers,
employees, agents and contractors from all claims and liabilities due to the activities of the City,
its officers, employees, agents and contractors performed under this agreement and which result
from an error, omission or negligent acts of the City, its officers, employees, agents or
contractors. Additionally, to the extent peihnrtted by law, the City shall save harmless the State, its
officers, employees, ' agents and contractors from any and all expenses, including attorneys fees
and court costs which may be incurred by the State in litigation or otherwise resisting said claim
or liabilities which might be imposed on the State as the result of such activities by the City, its
officers, employees, agents or contractors..
17. AMENDMENTS
Any changes in the time frame, character, agreement provisions or obligations of the parties
hereto shall be enacted by written amendnient executed by both the City and the State.
18. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION
In case one or more of the provisions contained in this agreement shall for any reason be held
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall
not affect any other provisions hereof and this agreement shall be construed as if such invalid,
illegal or unenforceable provision had nevr been contained herein.
19. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The City shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals in any
manner affecting the performance of the agreement. When required, the City shall furnish the
State with satisfactory proof of the compliance therewith.
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20. NOTICES .,
All notices to either party by the other rewired under this agreement shall be delivered personally
or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such party at the following
respective addresses:
State: City:
Mr. Steven E. Simmons, P.E., District Engineer Mr. Bob Terrell, City Manager
Texas Department of Transportation City of Fort Worth
P.O. Box 6868 1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, TX 76115-0868 Fort Worth, Texas 76102
All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless
otherwise provided herein. Either party hereto may change the above address by sending written
notice of such change to the other in the manner provided herein.
21. SOLE AGREEMENT ,.
This agreement constitutes the sole and o y agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes
any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting the within subject matter.
22. INSPECTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS
The State will, for purpose of termination of the agreement prior to completion, examine the
books and records of the City for the purpose of checking the amount of the work performed by
the City at the time of contract 'termination. The City shall maintain all books, documents, papers,
accounting records and other documentation relating to costs incurred under this agreement and
shall make such materials available to &e State, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or
their duly authorized representatives for preview and inspection at its office during the contract
period and for four (4) years from the date of completion of work defined under this contract or
until impending litigation is resolved. Additionally, the State, FHWA and their duly authorized
representatives shall have access to all records of the City which are directly applicable to this
agreement for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
23. OMB AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
The City shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984, P.L. 98-502,
ensuring that the single audit report inclufles the coverage stipulated in paragraphs 6, 8 and 9 of
OMB Circular No. A-128.
24. PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
The City shall adhere to the procurement standards established in Title 49 CFR Part 18.36, and the
property management standards established in Title 49 CFR Part 18.32. The City will comply with
the Cost Principles established in OMB.Circular A-87.
25. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE
The City shall comply with the regulations of the Department of Transportation as they relate to
nondiscrimination (49 CFR 21 and 23 CFR 710.405 (B)); also Executive Order 11246 titled
"Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented in
the Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR 60).
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26. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The City shall comply with the "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Requirements"
established in 49 CFR Part 23, Subpart D.
27. DEBARMENT CERTIFICATIONS'.
The City is prohibited from making any laward at any tier to any party which is debarred or
suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance
programs under Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension. The City shall require any
party to a subcontract or purchase order awarded under this contract as specified in Title 49 of
the Code of Federal Regulation, Part 29 (Debarment and Suspension) to certify its eligibility to
receive federal funds and, when requested by the State, to furnish a copy of the certification.
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IN TESTIMONY HEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in
duplicate counterparts.
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH THE STATE OF TEXAS
By:
j_Mike Groomer
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Assistant City Manager
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the orders, established policies, or work
programs heretofore approved and
authorized by the Texas Transportation
Commission under the authority of Minute
Order 100002.
By:
LAWRENCE J. ZATOPEK
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROVISIONS OF
TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER
THE STATE OF TEXAS § Fnrr Wnrrh , Texas
COUNTY Off' TARRANT § Jl i. c7 , 19
OTION wa ade by ' ®Y and seconded by 2r7LM;&L
thaQ the Resolution and Federal Innovative Project Agreement
be adopted to -
accept the provisions contained in Minute Order. 1()7615 passed by the
Texas Transportation Commission, on September 24, 1998 for the improvement
by the Texas Department -of Transportation of the project described below:
Meacham Boulevard (Phase I) from 0.3 miles west of FM 156 (Blue Mound Road) to Business
287P (North Main Street)
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WHEREUPON the motion was declared/itt/7/L J1Uujt�itu4-
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the,
order passed by the Fort Worth City Council
on % , 199_. -
(Seal)
City Secretary or County Clerk
CITY OF FORT WORTH
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TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
VtOUS County MINUTE ORDER Page 1 of 3
District VARIOUS
WHEREAS, the UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (UTP) of the Texas
'Department of Transportation (the "{lepartment") is a ten-year plan which authorizes project planning
and development, and is submitted fib the Texas Transportation Commission (the "commission") for
approval on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 201, specifies that planning is part of
the department's responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Congress approved the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA•21)
on June 9, 1998, which contained atlist of Congressional High Priority Projects; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit N, FeSieral Demonstration Projects, contains a listing of Congressional
High Priority Projects approved byiTEA 21; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit R, Aviation Capital Improvement Program, contains project
information from the 1999-2001 Aviation Capital Improvement Program, to be approved
simultaneously with the 1999 UTP; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit S, Public Transportation, contains information on transit programs to be
approved by future minute orders; ,and
WHEREAS, those projects scheduled for letting in Fiscal Year 1998, not let or not awarded,
shall retain Priority 1 status; and
WHEREAS, Minute Order 107420, dated February 26, 1998, authorized the categories and
annual program amounts for bank balance allocation programs; and
WHEREAS, the programl�amounts for the bank balance allocation programs and supplements
to these programs that,were previously approved as part- of the 1998 UTP will retain their appropriate
authority as part of the 1999 UTP; and
WHEREAS, this action is consistent with the comments received as a result of the ,
February 26, 1998 public hearing on the project selection process, pursuant to Transportation Code,
§201.062, and accepted by Minute Order 107419, dated February 26, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the departtr4pnt•frequently receives financial contributions from political
subdivisions of the state to aid iniBthe funding of construction projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that Minute Order 107237, dated August 28, 1997,
is voided and replaced with this minute order which authorizes the 1999 UTP as shown in the
following exhibits, which are hereby approved, it being understood that no change whatsoever is
being made to the previously approved Priority 1 projects:
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TEXAS,TRANSPO$TATION COMMISSION
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V. JOUS County MINUTE ORDER Page 2 of 3
District VARIOUS
Exhibit A Structure of the various categories of work in the 1999 UTP, including levels of
authorization, descriptions, restrictions, methods of allocation and policy
Exhibit B Category 1, Interstate Construction
Exhibit C Category 3A, National Highway System (NHS) Mobility
Exhibit D Category 3B, Texas Trunk System
Exhibit E Category 3D, NHS Traffic Management Systems
Exhibit F Categqry 3E, NHS, Miscellaneous
Exhibit G Category 4G, Surface Transportation Program (STP) Railroad Grade Separations
Exhibit H Category 6A, Bridge Replacement and! Rehabilitation On State System
Exhibit I Category 6B, Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Off State System
Exhibit J Category 8B, Texas Farm to Market Roads System Expansion
Exhibit K Category 12, Strategic Priority
Exhibit L Category 13A, State Funded Mobility
Exhibit M Category 13B, Hurricane Evacuation Routes
Exhibit N Category 15, Federal Demonstration Projects (Listing of TEA 21 Congressional
High Priority Projects)
Exhibit 0 Category 17, State Principal Arterial Street System (PASS)
Exhibit P Projects Delayed From Previous Fiscal Year that Retain Priority I Authorization
Exhibit Q 1999 Letting List for Project Specific Categories
Exhibit R Aviat;on Capital Improvement Program
Exhibit S Public Transportation (Transit Programs to be approved by future minute orders)
Exhibit T Highway Designations
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:
-tIOUS County
District VARIOUS
TEXAS `TRANSPOTATION COMMISSION
MINUTE ORDER
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1. The executive director is hereby ;authorized to develop the projects in Exhibits B through Q to
the level of authority indicated•fr each•project to include any necessary agreements, right of way
acquisition, utility adjustments, and relocation assistance, subject to the policies of the
department and all applicable federal and state laws governing the acquisition policies for
acquiring real property;
2. The commission accept any financial contributions frompolitical subdivisions of the state for
development of projects in the 1999 UTP;
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3. The executive director is hereby authorized to proceed with development of projects in Exhibit
R;
4.. The executive director and the department will continue to develop projects for bank balance
allocation programs and any additional supplements to these programs, using the annual program
amounts approved by Minute Oder 107420, dated February 26, 1998; and
5. The sections of highway shown.in Exhibit T are hereby designated as a part of the state highway
system subject to the conditions indicated.
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Submitted and reviewed by:
.ector, Transportation Planning
and Programming Division
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Recommended by:
Executive Director
Minute Number 107615
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Date Passed SEP 24 98
INTEROFFICE MEMO
To: DAN WALSH — T/PW
From: MARIBEL LUTTRELL, CITY SECRETARY OFFICE
Date: May 7, 1999
Subject: FEDERAL INNOVATIVE PROJECT AGREEMENT
WITH TxDOT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
MEACHAM BOULEVARD (PHASE I) FROM ITS
WESTERN TERMINUS TO NORTH MAIN STREET ` 17
Attached are (2) contracts, with the above referenced contractor for
Federal Innovative Project Agreement with TxDOT.
All signatures, except the above referenced contracting part, have been
affixed.
Please obtain the necessary signature and then return the copy stamped
"Official Record City Secretary Fort Worth, TX" to the Office of the
City Secretary for the assignmerlt of a contract number. Thank you in
advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free
to call me at 6153.
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C�i�ty of Art Worth, Texas
"'Agor nndII Cotim cit commu"ientio"
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER" LOG NAME PAGE
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SUBJECT ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION FOR A • FEDERAL INNOVATIVE PROJECT
AGREEMENT WIT THE TEAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OJjj MEACHAM BOULEVARD (PHASE I) FROM 0.3 MILES WEST OF
FM 156 (BLUE MOOD ROADi TO BUSINESS 287P (NORTH MAIN STREET)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Ccncil:
1. Authorize the City Manager to ter into tie attached Federal Innovative Project Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transpo �ation for the construction of Meacham Boulevard (Phase I) from 0.3
miles west of FM 156 (Blue Mq ind Road) to Business 287P (North Main Street); and
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2. Approve the attached resolutio acceptirl'g the provisions of the Texas Transportation Commission
Minute Order No. 107615; and
3. Authorize the City Manager tol'emit a clileck in the amount of $31,500 made payable to the Texas
Department of Transportation representing 1% of the estimated cost of construction as required by
the Agreement.
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DISCUSSION: „I�
The Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA -21), approved by Congress on June 9, 1998,
contained a list of CongressionalldIl�ligh Prio ty Projects referred to as Federal Demonstration Projects.
The Federal Demonstration IIrogram l athorizes various highway improvement projects that
demonstrate innovative techniq 'es of hi hway construction and financing. Congress approved
$2,000,000 for improvements to Meachar Boulevard from IH-35W to Business 287P (North Main
Street) under the Federal Demonetration Pr gram.
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The Texas Department of Transportatioh (TxDOT) has prepared a Federal Innovative Project
Agreement that outlines the r ponsibilites of both the City of Fort Worth and TxDOT in the
construction of Meacham Boule , rd (Phas'O I) from 0.3 miles west of FM 156 (Blue Mound Road) to
Business 287P (North Main Stre 't). The qty is responsible for the design of theproject, securing any
needed rights of way, and adjuing or relocating utilities. TxDOT will advertise, award and inspect
construction of the project.
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The Meacham Boulevard (Phase`11) improvements include a new bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad,
Burlington;fNotIfterp Sante Fe Rilroad, anI North Main Street with a new intersection on the west side
of North air1 S.1:reot adjacent tc! the Meaqiam International Airport. The total project is estimated to
cost $3;150,00. Tke Federal }pare of fding for this project will not exceed $2,000,000. Costs in
exces f the ,e eral share willbe born e° by the City of Fort Worth. The City's share of the cost is
currently'estimated .to be $1,150 Q00.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
tn1jor And cou"Cil Communication
DATE
REFERENCE NUMBER
LOG NAME
PAGE
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SUBJECT
ADOPTIONOF A RESOLUTION FOR A FEDERAL INNOVATIVE PROJECT
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF MEACHAM BOULEVARD (PHASE I) FROM 0.3 MILES WEST OF
FM 156 (BLUE MOUND ROAD) TO BUSINESS 287P (NORTH MAIN STREET)
The 1998 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) approved $2,600,000 for the extension of Meacham
Boulevard from its western terminus to North Main Street. The City Council approved $1,000,000 of the
$2,600,000 approved in the 1998 CIP through a Community Facilities Agreement (CFA) with Prime Rail
Interest, Inc. to fund the City's share of construction for a portion of the Meacham Boulevard extension
from its western terminus to Gold Spike Drive. This construction has been completed., The remaining
balance in the '1998 CIP Meacham Boulevard account is $1,600,000 that will be used for the City's
share of the Meacham Boulevard (Phase I) Federal Innovative Project.
The Meacham Boulevard (Phase 2) improvements include reconstructing and widening Meacham
Boulevard from IH-35W to FM 156 (Blue Mound Road) as a four -lane divided boulevard. The City is
submitting the Meacham Boulevard (Phase 2) improvements under the TEA -21 Call for Projects issued
by the 'North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). The deadline for submission of
candidate projects to NCTCOG is May 14, 1999, with the final action on selected projects scheduled in
'December, 1999.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
'FItAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the Street Improvements Fund.
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Mike Grodmer 6140
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