STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 26, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3, 4
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-422, CFDA No. 20.205) in the amount of $2,000,000.00 as federal share in the total project cost of $2,092,708.00 (includes $1,960,000.00 in Federal reimbursement, $40,000.00 in Direct State Cost, $92,708.00 in Indirect State Cost, and the City of Dallas’ portion covered by the use of 400,000 Transportation Development Credits in lieu of a local cash match) for cost related to the preparation of preliminary engineering (design schematic, right-of-way, environmental documents, and public involvement), plans, specifications and estimates, and the construction of pedestrian connections to include crosswalks, Americans with Disabilities Act ramps and associated improvements, and pedestrian lighting on South Lancaster Road from East Kiest Boulevard to East Ledbetter Drive in the City of Dallas (2) receipt and deposit of funds in the amount of $1,960,000.00 in the S Lancaster Kiest Blvd to E Ledbetter - STB Grant Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in the amount of $1,960,000.00 in the S Lancaster Kiest Blvd to E Ledbetter - STB Grant Fund; (4) disbursement of funds in the amount of $1,960,000.00 from the S Lancaster Kiest Blvd to E Ledbetter - STB Grant Fund; and (5) execution of the Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Total amount of $1,960,000.00 - Financing: Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
The Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order No. 116292 and 116073 authorizing the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement or other transportation project generally described as bicycle and pedestrian improvements, which included this project.
The City of Dallas desires to enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT to accept federal funding through the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program for cost related to the preparation of preliminary engineering (design schematic, right-of-way, environmental documents, and public involvement), plans, specifications and estimates, and the construction of pedestrian connections to include crosswalks, Americans with Disabilities Act ramps and associated improvements, and pedestrian lighting on South Lancaster Road from East Kiest Boulevard to East Ledbetter Drive in the City of Dallas (“Project”).
The City is the lead agency to administer the 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 400,000 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 engineering and construction of the Project utilizing a combination of federal funding and TDCs.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design May 2023
Complete Design February 2024
Begin Construction July 2024
Complete Construction July 2025
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
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Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds |
$280,000.00 |
$500,000.00 |
$1,180,000.00 |
Federal Participation (STBG) $1,960,000.00
Federal Participation (Direct State Cost) $ 40,000.00
Indirect State Participation $ 92,708.00
Total Project Cost $2,092,708.00
Council District Amount
3 $1,176,000.00
4 $ 784,000.00
Total $1,960,000.00
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