STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: March 26, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3, 4, 8
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the FY 2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program (Grant No. 693JJ32540051, Assistance Listing No. 20.933) in the amount of $6,436,263.00 to support planning, design, and engineering for the Five Mile Creek Trail from the effective date of award through September 30, 2029; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $6,436,263.00 in the USDOT Five Mile Creek Trail FY23 RAISE Grant Fund; (3) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,609,066.00 in the Five Mile Creek Trail TPL Match Fund; (4) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $6,436,263.00 in the USDOT Five Mile Creek Trail FY23 RAISE Grant Fund; (5) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,609,066.00 from the Trust for Public Land in the Five Mile Creek Trail TPL Match Fund; and (6) execute the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total amount not to exceed $8,045,329.00 - Financing: USDOT Five Mile Creek Trail FY23 RAISE Grant Fund ($6,436,263.00) and Five Mile Creek Trail TPL Match Fund ($1,609,066.00)
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BACKGROUND
The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program funds eligible surface transportation projects that have a significant local or regional impact, and advance safety, equity, sustainability, and good job creation. A direct successor to the TIGER and BUILD grant programs, the RAISE program is funded by a combination of appropriations from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and regular annual appropriations from Congress.
The City of Dallas partnered with the Trust for Public Land to submit the Five Mile Creek Trail application, which will fund planning, design, and engineering for 12.9 miles of multi-use paths and trails - Five Mile Creek Trail - that will enhance connectivity throughout the historically underserved neighborhoods in south Oak Cliff, and safely connect residents to jobs, schools, transit, and recreation. This will complete the design and engineering for the remaining portions of Five Mile Creek Trail, creating a shovel-ready project.
In addition to design and engineering for the off-street sections of the trail, the grant will also fund feasibility studies for 3 miles of complete streets improvements along Marsalis Avenue and connecting Paul Quinn College to the southern end of the LOOP trail.
RAISE grants require a minimum of 20% in local matching funds to be provided, with additional funding scoring higher. The Trust for Public Land will provide $1,609,066.00 in non-federal funds for the match. To facilitate the partnership, a Memorandum of Understanding has been drafted that outlines the roles and responsibilities of each partner, which includes the transfer of matching funds to the City.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design June 2025
Complete Design December 2026
Begin Construction April 2027
Complete Construction September 2028
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 6, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board approved the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program (Grant No. 693JJ32540051, Assistance Listing No. 20.933) to support planning, design, and engineering for the Five Mile Creek Trail from the effective date of award through September 30, 2029.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
USDOT Five Mile Creek Trail FY23 RAISE Grant Fund |
$6,436,263.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Five Mile Creek Trail TPL Match Fund |
$1,609,066.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$8,045,329.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
The City of Dallas will be responsible for project cost-overruns and future maintenance once the project is complete.
Council District Amount
3 $4,280,115.00
4 $ 603,400.00
8 $3,161,814.00
Total $8,045,329.00
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