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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 4341-08-2014 A Resolution NO. 4341-08-2014 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUJTION OF A LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRINITY TRAILS CLEAR FORK - EAST BANK EX'I'ENSION PROJECT WHEREAS, the Transportation Enhancement Program, administered by the Texas Department of Transportation, provides funding for the purpose of expanding transportation choices and enhancing the transportation experience; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth applied for, and was awarded funding for the Trinity Trails Clear Fork - East Bank Extension Project (the "Project") through the Transportation Enhancement Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to enter into a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department ofTransportation for the division of costs and responsibilities associated with the design and construction of the Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, THAT: The City Mariager is authorized to execute a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas 1.)epartrnent of Transportation to share the costs and responsibilities associated with the design and construction of the Trinity Trails Clear Fork - East Bank Extension Project. Adopted this 5th day of August, 2014. 000 Rr �O 000 �, � %0 0 0 Xr-rl-!,ST: Nos '"awe dife ............... ... ..... .... ................. . "y Aar J. ,ly s Seca ry X Fa2tR4T T IWW NV uu i��(tlli,�' �Y �.I �raa�u�a�a��roN ExisN:in 'Trx�Bt�y r� i , Mir✓I r � �jjVl �' vF i� v/�% /i;�%��r- 1171/�4�1(7V6� ' l�wii,� ovlp� Vickery Brod�� 1 � .Nfc r., a�iryvnt�rre IDe6cated n Proposed c9 Aprorrark�� J//` �6V �w� yiww Mistletoe ei is North Bicycle and Pedestrian Connection 0 i m 2W 4W No ... ......_. 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DATE: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: G-18275 LOG NAME: 802012 STEP A A—EAST BANK TRAIL SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for Construction of the Trinity Trails Clear Fork - East Bank Extension Project in the Amount of$3,026,007.00 i Local Participation in the Amount of$870,007.00, Authorize Initial Payment to Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of$92,981.00 for Direct State Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT ) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1„ Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Transportation Enhancement Program - Trinity Trails I r Fork- East Bank Extension Project in the amount 3,026„007.00 with local participation in the amount of$870,007.00; . Authorize the acceptance in the amount of ,1 ,000.00 in federal funds contributing to the Transportation Enhancement Program Neighborhood Transportation Connections for Pedestrians and Bicycles Project through Texas Department of Transportation; 3. Authorize the transfer of$870,007.00 from the SH121T Southwest Parkway Fund to the Grant towards the City's match; 4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$3,026,007,,00; and 5. Authorize an initial payment to Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of 2,981..00 for direct state costs in accordance to the Agreement. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication ( &C) is to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The LPAFA details the responsibilities of both the City and TxDOT in the development of the project. This M&C also authorizes acceptance of federal grant funds, transfer of funds to serve as the City's match and adoption of the appropriation ordinance for the project. TxDOT issued a Call-for-Projects on October 12„ 20120 under the federal Transportation Enhancement (T E) Program. The TE Program is unique in that it emphasizes the development of non-traditional transportation projects. This is an 80 percent federally funded cost-reimbursement program with a ogriarne: 802012 STEP AFA........EAS".'BANK TR AIL Bags I of 2 minimum 20 percent local match. On November 12, 2012, (M&C -17737) the City Council authorized the City Manager to submit an application for funding for the Neighborhood Transportation Connections for Pedestrian and Bicycles Project. On July 26, 2013, xDOT notified the City of Fort Worth that the Trinity Trails Clear Fork - East Bank Extension Project was selected for funding. The Trinity Trails Clear Fork - East Bank Extension provides an off-street trail connection from the Mistletoe Heights neighborhood north to a new on-street trail head at Parkview Drive. The ultimate goal is to continue this trail to the north to the newly constructed Rotary Trailhead on the east bank of the Trinity River where it connects with the Phyllis Tilley Memorial Bridge. Additionally, this connection will create off-street access to Parkview Drive. This connection will also provide access to a future barrier separated bike lane on the Vickery bridge which is being constructed as part of the Chisholm Trail Parkway. This trail extension was included in the Trinity River Vision Neighborhood and Recreation Enhancement Plan which was adopted by City Council on August 4, 2009 (M&C G-16638). The local match in the amount of$870,007.00 will be allocated from the 2004 Capital Improvement Program for the Chisholm Trail Parkway, programmed as part of the original project scope for enhancements to the Trinity River corridor in the vicinity of the Chisholm Trail Parkway. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9. .. .................'--. ...... ...... FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Grant Fund. FUND CENTERS: TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountlCenters 2)4)GR74 451942 080302739000 $2,15 6.000.00 21SI21 538070 809500215680 $870.007.00 JaZQaO7.00 $92.981.00 41 GR74 5XXXXX 080302739XXX $3.026 607.00 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office b Susan Alanis (8180) Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5711) Additional Information Contact: David Creek (5744) Lognarne: 802012 STEP AFA—EAST BANK TRAIL Page 2 of 2 ._ ___... ..........___ _ - ____ ,"---��w ",""'Al ,,