PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: October 8, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3, 7, 9
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,622,454.12 for a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 2023 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant (Agreement No. CSJ 0430-01-069, etc., Assistance Listing No. 20.205), which includes $2,833,629.05 as federal participation for construction and direct state cost, $588,825.07 as state participation for construction, direct state cost, and indirect state cost, and an estimated cost burden of $200,000.00 for design plus any cost overruns as local participation to construct traffic signal improvements at four locations (list attached to Agenda Information Sheet) - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
*In alignment with Vision Zero Plan.
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas was awarded a grant of $2.9 million from the 2023 Highway Safety Improvement Program administered by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to upgrade 4 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 $200,000.00. TxDOT is responsible for bidding the construction package, administering the federal funds for construction and direct state cost in an estimated amount of $2,833,629.05, and contributing construction, direct state, and indirect state costs in an estimated amount of $588,825.07. The total estimated project cost is $3,622,454.12. Although it is not anticipated, the City may be responsible for cost associ...
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