STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: June 23, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the professional services contract with Urban Engineers Group, Inc. to provide additional design services associated with the new alignment of the existing Coombs Creek Trail to the southeast corner of Interstate Highway 30 (IH 30) and North Beckley Avenue and design of a trail connection structure to the existing pedestrian/bike trail facility built as part of the IH 30 Horseshoe Design-Build Project for the Coombs Creek Trail Extension Project - Not to exceed $289,221.21, from $621,048.00 to $910,269.21 - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
The Coombs Creek Trail Extension Project is a partnership project between the City of Dallas and Dallas County to extend the existing Coombs Creek Trail to the Margaret McDermott Bridge and Trinity River Trail. The City of Dallas is the lead/implementing agency to administer the design and construction of this project.
The new alignment of the existing Coombs Creek Trail Extension Project includes a 12-foot-wide trail that extends from the existing Coombs Creek Trail, crosses Coombs Creek with a pedestrian bridge, continues along Coombs Creek levee, and then turns east to cross Beckley Avenue at a HAWK traffic signal. The trail will continue to follow Beckley Avenue by widening the existing sidewalk to the north and then connect to the Margaret McDermott Hike and Bike Bridge and Trinity River Trail.
On April 25, 2018, City Council authorized a design contract to Urban Engineers Group, Inc. by Resolution No. 18-0600, and the consultant has completed 60 percent of the design. Based on the discussions with the United States Army Corps of Engin...
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