STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: August 28, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the estimated amount of $3,707,223.51 for a U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-403, etc., Assistance Listing No. 20.205) in the amount of $2,974,286.00 as Federal participation, $582,355.85 ($282,355.85 for direct state costs paid to TxDOT and an estimated $300,000.00 for design) as local participation, and $151,571.66 as State participation for indirect state costs to construct traffic signal improvements at the following six locations: Eastridge Drive at Skillman Street (0918-47-403), Forest Lane at Josey Lane (0918-47-404), Frankford Road at Vail Street (0918-47-405), Cedar Springs Road at Manor Way (0918-47-406), Greenville Avenue at Markville Drive (0918-47-408), and Hillcrest Road at Royal Lane (0918-47-411) - Total amount of $282,355.85 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas was awarded a grant of $10.9 million from the 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Program administered by TxDOT to upgrade 21 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 with an estimated cost burden of $300,000.00 and is responsible for 100% of direct state costs to be paid to TxDOT in the amount of $282,355.85. TxDOT is responsible for bidding the construction package, administration of 100% of the federal funds for ...
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