STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: September 25, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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Authorize an increase to the construction services contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting for additional sidewalk improvements needed to the 2024 Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan Improvements Contract at various locations throughout the City - Not to exceed $800,833.57, from $3,932,862.50 to $4,733,696.07, - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund ($300,833.57) and DART Transportation Projects Fund ($500,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan, completed in June 2021, is a targeted path forward that is aimed at improving pedestrian mobility. Through this work, a data driven methodology system was utilized to identify the most impactful projects to increase accessibility for pedestrians, improve safety for all City residents, and address sidewalk needs in historically underserved communities.
On June 14, 2023, the City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the distribution of up to $80,000,000.00 in funding from DART which consists of the City's portion of (i) excess sales tax funds from DART of $72,000,000.00 and (ii) additional RTC funds of approximately $8,000,000.00, all to be used to complete projects eligible for this funding that will benefit DART's Public Transportation System or provide Complementary Transportation Services located in Dallas by Resolution No. 23-0822.
On July 6, 2023, the City of Dallas and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) entered into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) under Purchase Order Number 5007571. The City is entitled to receive $80,000,000.00 in DART funding. The recommended use for the DART Excess Sales Tax Revenue includes $10,000.000.00 for The Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan and $50,000,0...
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