STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: November 13, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-514, Assistance Listing No. 20.205) in the amount of $12,000,000.00 as Federal share in the total project cost of $12,628,452.00, which includes $11,880,000.00 in Federal reimbursement, $120,000.00 as Federal participation for direct state costs, $628,452.00 as State participation for indirect state costs, and the City of Dallas’ portion covered by the use of 2,400,000 regional Transportation Development Credits in lieu of a local cash match plus any cost overruns for costs to update the advanced traffic management system (ATMS) to accommodate and integrate signal preemption and cloud-based improvements to the City’s signal system, and construct signal improvements to give emergency vehicles priority in the corridor on Harry Hines Boulevard within a one-mile radius around Southwest Medical District; (2) receipt and deposit of funds in the amount of $11,880,000.00 in the FY25 TxDOT Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in the amount of $11,880,000.00 in the FY25 TxDOT Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Fund; and (4) execution of the Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Total amount of $11,880,000.00 - Financing: FY25 TxDOT Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Fund
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BACKGROUND
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), in coordination with local partners including the City of Dallas, has been developing a master transportation plan for the Harry Hines corridor from Loop 12/Northwest Highway to north of Spur 366 (Woodall Rodgers Freeway). This study will serve as a guide for future improvements of the roadway to improve connectivity, accessibility, and safety along the corridor.
As a result of this study, on February 8, 2024, the NCTCOG’s Regional Transportation Council authorized federal funding for engineering and construction costs to update the advanced traffic management system (ATMS) to accommodate and integrate signal preemption and cloud-based improvements to the City’s signal system, and construct signal improvements to give emergency vehicles priority in the corridor on Harry Hines Boulevard within a one-mile radius around Southwest Medical District (“Project”).
The Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order No. 116752, authorizing the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement or other transportation project generally described as Transportation Non-Roadway, which included this project.
The City of Dallas desires to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT to accept federal funding through the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program for engineering and construction costs for the Project.
The City is the lead agency to administer the environmental assessment, engineering, and construction of the Project pursuant to the terms of the AFA.
The Project is funded 100 percent with federal sources, and the use of 2,400,000 regional Transportation Development Credits (“TDCs”) will serve as the City’s participation in lieu of a local cash match.
TDCs are a financial accounting tool approved by the Federal Highway Administration permitting 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.
This action will authorize an AFA with TxDOT for environmental assessment, engineering, and construction of the Project utilizing a combination of federal funding and TDCs.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design June 2025
Complete Design February 2026
Begin Construction June 2026
Complete Construction June 2028
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
FY25 TxDOT Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Fund |
$200,000.00 |
$3,276,000.00 |
$8,404,000.00 |
Federal Participation (STBG) $11,880,000.00
Federal Participation (Direct State Cost) $ 120,000.00
Indirect State Participation $ 628,452.00
Total Project Cost $12,628,452.00
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