STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: February 26, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 2, 6
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the Second Amendment to the Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County, Transportation - Major Capital Improvement Projects (Project No. 30221-4) to include (a) an increase of $861,457.00 for the implementation of bicycle facilities, upgrades to traffic signals and streetlights, and construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to Justice Center Way; and (b) an increase of $16,718,956.00 for water and wastewater main improvements, specifically for work related to Segment B - Total not to exceed $17,580,413.00 - Financing: Street and Transportation Improvements Funds (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($861,457.00) and Water Capital Improvement F Fund ($16,718,956.00) (subject to appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
The 2003 Trinity River Corridor Balanced Vision Plan identified Riverfront Boulevard as a crucial roadway in the corridor to provide access to downtown, the Trinity lakes, bridges, and Trinity Parkway to enhance economic development opportunities on the adjacent properties. Riverfront Boulevard is in the 2011 City of Dallas Bike Plan and the North Central Texas Council of Governments 2040 Mobility Plan.
In 2005, the City Council authorized a Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for Riverfront Boulevard Major Capital Improvement Program (MCIP) Project 30221 (“Project”). The MCIP projects included the construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard, MCIP 30221 Project Segment A and B between Parkhouse Street to Cadiz Street. The improvements consisted of replacing the existing pavement with 11-inch reinforced concrete pavement, storm drainage upgrades, bicycle tracks, sidewalks, barrier free ramps, drive approaches, landscaping, lighting, traffic signals, water and wastewater upgrades.
On August 14, 2024, the City Council authorized the First Amendment to the Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County in the amount of $8,430,284.10 to increase the funding obligation from the City and modify the project limits on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to the revised limit of Justice Center Way by Resolution No. 24-1065.
The Riverfront Boulevard portion of this project is part of a larger joint City of Dallas and Dallas County project that extends from Parkhouse Street to Cadiz Street. The City was the lead agency for Riverfront Boulevard from Parkhouse Street to the Union Pacific Railroad (Segment A) which is completed, and Dallas County is the lead agency for Riverfront Boulevard from Justice Center Way to Cadiz Street (Segment B). Segment B is estimated to begin construction in March 2025. The segment at the Union Pacific Railroad bridge crossing (Segment C), will be planned for reconstruction at a later date.
Dallas County has prepared the Segment B engineered plans, specifications and estimates to be used for procurement and award of the construction contracts for the identified projects. The City has reviewed the engineering documentation, including the plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimate. The County will oversee and inspect all work performed by the construction contractor and will provide such engineering inspection and testing services as required to ensure that the construction is accomplished in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and estimates.
The City desires to amend the Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County, in order to increase the project budget to address a funding shortfall that was identified after the bid opening for construction of the Project.
Most of the project cost is funded by regional funds with the balance funded by the City and the County on a 50/50 basis with the exception of the water/wastewater and environmental related stages.
The total project cost for the Riverfront Project (Segments A & B) is $123,341,891.10, an increase of $33,243,528.00 from the previously amended amount of $90,098,363.10. The cost of Segment A, which has been completed, was $9,636,631.92 of which the balance of $603,214.82 will be transferred to Segment B. The estimated cost of Segment B increased by $33,243,528.00, from $81,064,946.00 to $114,308,474.00. The City of Dallas is obligated to provide a total of $46,898,787.10 in funding for the project, an increase of $17,580,413.00 from the previously amended amount of $29,318,374.10. The County will contribute a total amount of $15,617,218.82, an increase of $3,261,457.00. The Texas Department of Transportation will contribute Regional Toll Revenue funding in the total amount of $60,825,885.18, an increase of $12,401,658.00.
This action will authorize the Second Amendment to the Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County in the amount of $17,580,413.00, which includes a) an increase of $861,457.00 for the implementation of bicycle facilities, upgrades to traffic signals and streetlights, and construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to Justice Center Way, and b) an increase of $16,718,956.00 for water and wastewater main improvements, specifically for work related to Segment B. This Project will facilitate the movement of multimodal transportation improvements to benefit both Dallas County and the City of Dallas.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Design March 2008
Completed Design December 2020
Revised Begin Construction March 2025
Revised Complete Construction September 2028
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 12, 2005, the City Council authorized a Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for participation in design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of paving, drainage, water, and wastewater main improvements on Industrial Boulevard from south of Interstate Highway 30 to north of Commerce Street by Resolution No. 05-0129.
On January 23, 2008, the City Council authorized a professional services contract for the engineering design of Continental Avenue from Riverfront Boulevard to Interstate Highway 35 for planning, topographic survey, and the design of street paving, storm drainage, and wastewater improvements by Resolution No. 08-0324.
On September 26, 2012, the City Council authorized an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to Continental Avenue by Resolution No. 12-2372.
On March 26, 2014, the City Council authorized a contract award with Texas Standard Construction, Ltd. for the construction of street paving, storm drainage, water, and wastewater main improvements for Street Reconstruction Group 06-618 by Resolution No. 14-0513.
On January 27, 2021, the City Council authorized a Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County, Transportation - Major Capital Improvement Projects (Project No. 30221-4) in the amount of $8,701,920.90 for the implementation of a bicycle route and construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to Continental Avenue for participation in design, right-of-way acquisition, construction of paving, drainage; and $10,500,000.00 for water and wastewater main improvements by Resolution No. 21-0231.
On August 14, 2024, the City Council authorized the First Amendment to the Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County, Transportation - Major Capital Improvement Projects (Project No. 30221-4) in the amount of $8,430,284.10, to include (a) an increase of $826,277.10 for the implementation of bicycle facilities, upgrades to traffic signals and street lights, and construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to the revised limits of Justice Center Way, and (b) an increase of $7,604,007.00 for water and wastewater main improvements, specifically for work related to Segment B by Resolution No. 24-1065.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Street and Transportation Improvements Funds (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$ 430,728.50 |
$ 430,728.50 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Capital Improvement F Fund |
$8,359,478.00 |
$8,359,478.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$8,790,206.50 |
$8,790,206.50 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
1 $ 8,614,402.37
2 $ 879,020.65
6 $ 8,086,989.98
Total $17,580,413.00
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