STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: November 13, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) the Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-320, Assistance Listing No. 20.205) for the Federal Highway Administration Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program and the design and construction of the Fair Park East Dallas Trail in the amount of $8,423,200.00 of which the Federal portion is $8,000,000.00, the State’s portion is $423,200.00, and the City of Dallas’ local match is covered by the use of Federal Transportation Development Credits; (2) establishment of appropriations in the amount of $7,931,500.00 in the Fair Park East Dallas Trail Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in the amount of $7,931,500.00 in the Fair Park East Dallas Trail Fund; and (4) execution of the agreement and all terms, conditions and documents required by the agreement - Total amount of $7,931,500.00 - Financing: Fair Park East Dallas Trail Fund
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BACKGROUND
In 2023, the City of Dallas was awarded Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in the amount of $8,364,849.00, for the design and construction of the Fair Park East Dallas Trail from Parry Avenue at Haskell Avenue to Fitzhugh Avenue at Lagow Street.
The project is funded completely with federal sources, with the use of Transportation Development Credits to serve as the required local match.
A Transportation Development Credit (TDC) is a financial accounting tool approved by the Federal Highway Administration allowing the use of federal funding without the requirement of a cash match. These credits are non-cash credits allocated to states as a representative value to account for toll road and tolled managed lanes that benefit the federal system.
Mobility 2045, the region’s current Metropolitan Transportation Plan, makes recommendations consisting of policies, programs, and projects that reflect regional priorities and support Mobility 2045 goals. However, the construction of infrastructure projects alone cannot achieve the goals of Mobility 2045.
To encourage the development of alternative, strategic solutions, Mobility 2045 includes a voluntary list of policies that local governments and transportation agencies can choose to adopt. These policies aim to address issues that affect transportation in the region and cover a wide range of topics. By voluntarily adopting 50 percent of these policies, participating agencies will receive an offset of local funds in federal transportation projects in the form of Transportation Development Credits. The City of Dallas participates in this program and is therefore eligible for the use of TDC’s.
The CMAQ Program utilizes federal funding, administered by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Acceptance of all federal-aid project funds are subject to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Program (DBE) requirements and the City must operate under TxDOT’s DBE Program, rather than the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Plan. This Advance Funding Agreement sets forth the parameters for both agencies and specifies the responsibilities of each.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design June 2025
Complete Design August 2026
Begin Construction January 2027
Complete Construction February 2028
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On October 31, 2024, the Park and Recreation Board will consider authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (Agreement No. CSJ: 0918-47-320) for design and construction of the Fair Park East Dallas Trail in the amount of $8,423,200.00 of which the Federal portion is $8,000,000.00, the State’s portion is $423,200.00, and the City of Dallas’ local match is covered by the use of Federal Transportation Development Credits.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Fair Park East Dallas Trail Fund |
$7,931,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
The City of Dallas will be responsible for project cost-overruns and future maintenance once the project is complete.
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