STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: May 13, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 10
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) to rescind Resolution No. 19-1278, previously approved on August 28, 2019, for an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Project (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-206, CFDA No. 20.205) to accept funding for construction of the Lake Highlands Trail Phase II-A and II-B, and Lake Highlands Northern Extension in the amount of $8,263,490.00, of which the Federal portion is $5,676,494.00, TxDOT indirect costs portion is $383,950.00, and the City of Dallas’ local match is $2,203,046.00; (2) to enter into a new AFA with TxDOT for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Project (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-206, CFDA No. 20.205) for construction of the Lake Highlands Trail Phase II-A and II-B, and Lake Highlands Northern Extension in the amount of approximately $8,340,335.00, of which the Federal portion is $5,676,494.00, TxDOT indirect costs portion is $325,601.00, and the City of Dallas’ local match is $2,338,240.00; (3) a portion of the required local match of $2,338,240.00 in the amount of $270,388.00 to be paid by warrant check to the State at the beginning of the project; (4) the receipt and deposit of Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Funds in the amount of $5,676,494.00 in the Lake Highlands Trail PH2 TASA Program Fund; (5) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $5,676,494.00 in the Lake Highlands Trail PH2 TASA Program Fund; (6) allocation of $84.57 in the 2006 General Obligation Bond Fund, $606,449.25 in the 2012 General Obligation Bond Fund and $1,731,706.18 in the 2017 General Obligation Bond Fund as the City of Dallas’ local match; and (7) execution of the agreement including all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total amount of $8,340,335.00 - Financing: Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Funds ($5,676,494.00), Texas Department of Transportation Funds ($325,601.00), Park and Recreation Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($84.57), Street and Transportation Improvements Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($606,449.25), and Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($1,731,706.18)
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas could risk losing the federal funds on this project if this action does not move forward.
On August 28, 2019, City Council authorized an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Project (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-206, CFDA No. 20.205) to accept funding for construction of the Lake Highlands Trail Phase II-A and II-B, and Lake Highlands Northern Extension in the amount of $8,263,490.00, by Resolution No. 19-1278.
This action will authorize an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Lake Highlands Trail Phase II-A and II-B, and Lake Highlands Northern Extension (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-206, CFDA No. 205) for additional funding for review, inspection and oversight of construction activities, in the amount of $135,194.00 for a total warrant check of $270,388.00. The total cost of the project is $8,340,335.00, of which the Federal portion is $5,676,494.00, TxDOT’s indirect costs are $325,601.00, and the City of Dallas’ local match is $2,338,240.00, plus 100 percent of overruns.
The scope of work for the project includes:
Lake Highlands Trail Phase II-A and II-B:
• A 12-feet wide concrete multi-use trail
• Concrete panel boardwalk under the Walnut Hill Lane bridge at Harry Moss Park to avoid muddy area
• Curb and gutter extended into Arborside Drive along a portion of Harry Moss Park to the Oncor right-of-way with the trail installed behind the curb to protect the green space and narrowing the roadway for traffic calming
• Extending the trail within Oncor right-of-way from Harry Moss Park to Arbor Park
• A ramp from the Oncor right-of-way up to Abrams Road
• A pedestrian hybrid beacon signal on Abrams Road to allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross safely
• Sidewalk improvements from Arbor Park to White Rock Trail roadway along Skillman Street and Church Road
• Curb and gutter extended into White Rock Trail roadway from Church Road to the existing Lake Highlands Trail at Lake Highlands High School with removal of existing on-street bicycle lanes
• Trail nodes, trailheads and trail amenities will be included, as allowed by the budget
Lake Highlands Northern Extension:
• A 12-feet wide concrete multi-use trail
• Extending the trail within Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) right-of-way from the existing trail stub-out at the Lake Highlands DART Station at Walnut Hill Lane to the intersection of Church Road and White Rock Trail roadway
• Concrete panel boardwalk over the creek within the DART right-of-way
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Design January 2018
Complete Design June 2021
Begin Construction October 2021
Complete Construction March 2023
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 23, 2017, the Park and Recreation Board authorized six Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program project applications.
Information about this item was provided to the Quality of Life & Environment Committee on April 10, 2017.
On April 12, 2017, City Council authorized application of seven candidate projects to the North Central Texas Council of Governments through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program for cost reimbursement in (a) the Active Transportation Project category for the proposed: Katy Trail Bridges Project, Lake Highlands Northern Extension, Lake Highlands Trail Phase 2A, 2B Project, Ridgewood Trail Lighting Project, Trinity Forest Spine Trail Project, Trinity Strand Trail Phase II Project, and Union Bikeway Connector Project and (b) the Safe Routes to School Project category: Lake Highlands Northern Extension Project; and a required local match by Resolution No. 17-0598.
On August 1, 2019, the Park and Recreation Board authorized an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation.
On August 28, 2019, City Council authorized an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Project (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-206, CFDA No. 20.205) and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement and to accept funding in the amount of $8,263,490.00 for construction of the Lake Highlands Trail Phase II-A and II-B, and Lake Highlands Northern Extension by Resolution No. 19-1278.
Since the April 16, 2020 Park and Recreation Board meeting was cancelled, the Park and Recreation Board President, Park Board Member and Councilmember for District 10 agreed to have this item go directly to City Council.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2020 |
FY 2021 |
Future Years |
|
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Funds |
$5,676,494.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Texas Department of Transportation Funds |
$ 325,601.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$ 84.57 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Street and Transportation Improvements Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$ 606,449.25 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$1,731,706.18 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$8,340,335.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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