STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: September 27, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6, 11, 12, 13
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the estimated amount of $2,964,728.46 for a U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration 2020 Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant (CSJ No. 0918-24-267, etc., CFDA No. 20.205) in the amount of $2,392,465.00 as Federal participation, $448,457.32 ($223,456.32 for direct state costs paid to TxDOT and an estimated $225,001.00 for design, which is being done by City of Dallas staff) as local participation, and $123,806.14 as State participation for indirect state costs to construct traffic signal improvements at five intersections (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet); and (2) the disbursement of funds to TxDOT in the amount of $223,456.32 from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund - Total amount of $223,456.32 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas was awarded a grant of $12.69 million from the 2020 Highway Safety Improvement Program administered by TxDOT to upgrade 25 high accident intersections. Upgrades will include removal of existing traffic signals and replacing them with new traffic signals; pedestrian and Americans with Disabilities Act related improvements; and other related construction.
The City is responsible for design of the traffic signals which is being done in-house for an estimated value of $225,001.00 and is responsible for 100% of direct state costs to be paid to TxDOT in the amount of $223,456.32. TxDOT is responsible for bidding the construction package, administration of 100% of the federal funds for construction in an estimated amount of $2,392,465.00, and indirect st...
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