STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: February 22, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 7
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an increase in appropriations, in the amount of $796,000.00, in the Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund; and (2) the receipt and deposit of funds from the Texas Department of Transportation (CSJ No. 0918-45-826, CFDA No. 20.205), in the amount of $796,000.00, in the Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund for the federal share of right-of-way acquisition costs for Dolphin Road (Hatcher Street) from Spring Avenue to north of South Haskell Avenue/Military Parkway - Revenue: Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund $796,000.00
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BACKGROUND
Dolphin Road (Hatcher Street) from Spring Avenue to north of South Haskell Avenue is a partnership project between the City of Dallas and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) (CSJ No. 0918-45-826, CFDA No. 20.205). The City is the lead agency responsible for administering the design and construction of the project.
The project scope will include the reconstruction of the existing four-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane divided roadway with concrete pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, crosswalks, drive approaches, drainage system, water and wastewater main, traffic signal, signage, pavement markings, and lighting improvements. The total estimated construction cost of the project is $6,800,664.75, of which $1,840,000.00 is to be reimbursed by federal funds through TxDOT and the remaining $4,960,664.75 is to be funded by the City of Dallas ($1,412,172.85 by Dallas Water Utilities and $3,548,491.90 by the 2017 Bond Program). The City will be responsible for any cost overruns.
This project is needed to reduce traffic congestion, eliminate cut-through traffic into the neighborhood, and improve pedestrian safety, by providing traffic signal improvements, a...
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