STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: April 9, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 9
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 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the FY 2024 Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding (Grant No. B-24-CP-TX-2050, Assistance Listing No. 14.251) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to support a planning study along Garland Road from the intersection of Gaston Avenue, Garland Road, and East Grand Avenue to Interstate Highway 635 from the effective date of award through August 31, 2032; (2) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 in the Garland Road Project FY24 EDI-CPF Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 in the Garland Road Project FY24 EDI-CPF Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with HUD and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $1,000,000.00 - Financing: Garland Road Project FY24 EDI-CPF Fund
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BACKGROUND
The HUD Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding (CPF) grants provide investment in a wide variety of projects to provide critical infrastructure and services. CPF grants are selected through a congressionally-directed application process with projects identified by members of Congress for inclusion in HUD’s annual appropriation.
The Garland Road Next Generation Planning project is a continuation of efforts by the City of Dallas and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to transform the Garland Road corridor in East Dallas for the next generation of Dallas residents.
While Garland Road is a heavily used corridor, the traffic is primarily single-occupancy vehicles. This study will provide planning and design to better support multimodal transit options. Although Garland Road has direct access to White Rock Lake and other recreational amenities such as the Dallas Arboretum, it is dangerous for pedestrians and bicycles to cross the road to the residential neighborhoods on the other side.
Similarly, White Rock Medical Center is located on the corridor in addition to numerous commercial/industrial areas; however, it is difficult for residents living in surrounding neighborhoods to visit these areas without a car.
The proposed planning study will prioritize intermodal connections along Garland Road from the intersection of Gaston Avenue, Garland Road, and East Grand Avenue to Interstate Highway 635 to improve accessibility to residential neighborhoods, job centers, healthcare facilities, and recreation for East Dallas.
Staff in the Department of Transportation and Public Works has and will continue to work closely with other City departments, TxDOT, and external stakeholders to ensure planning is coordinated with other major projects. All work is anticipated to be completed within 24 months of grant contract execution.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Garland Road Project FY24 EDI-CPF Fund |
$100,000.00 |
$600,000.00 |
$300,000.00 |
Council District Amount
2 $ 60,000.00
9 $ 940,000.00
Total $1,000,000.00
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