STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: December 14, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) for preliminary engineering services for the proposed improvements to the Cadiz Street underpass including the UPRR bridge structure within the UPRR’s right-of-way - Not to exceed $450,000.00 - Financing: Convention Center Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
On September 14, 2022, City Council authorized Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with WSP USA, Inc. which added advance planning, historical documentation, public involvement, non-engineering planning schematics and railroad coordination for the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) Cadiz Street Underpass as part of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (KBHCC) Dallas Master Plan by Resolution No. 22-1349.
The potential transportation improvements related to the KBHCC and the Interstate Highway 30-downtown section necessitated the need for improvements to the Cadiz Street underpass including the UPRR bridge structure within the UPRR’s right-of-way (ROW) which UPRR has to review and approve as part of their preliminary engineering services.
Since the city will lead the development of the engineering components of the planning documents that WSP USA Inc. will be producing, it is necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement between the City of Dallas and UPRR for preliminary engineering services including the review of project designs, plans, and specifications for the proposed improvements to the Cadiz Street underpass including the potential of the replacement of the UPRR bridge structure within the UPRR’s ROW which will affect the UPRR’s railroad track and ROW. This agreement will ensure compliance with all UPRR requirements.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed on the “Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan” on December 8, 2020.
City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding on the “Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan” on January 22, 2021. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2020-21%20Memos/Kay%20Bailey%20Hutchison%20Convention%20Center%20Master%20Plan%20update%20-%20Memo_01222021.pdf>
On January 27, 2021, City Council authorized the contract with WSP USA, Inc. by Resolution No. 21-0245.
City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding on progress to-date on the “Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan” on August 13, 2021. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2020-21%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan%20Contract%20Update_Memo_08132021.pdf>
The Economic Development Committee was briefed on October 4, 2021, regarding the “Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan and the Project Financing Zone” on October 4, 2021.
On October 13, 2021, City Council authorized the designation of Project Financing Zone Number One, City of Dallas, Texas by Ordinance No. 32016, by Resolution No. 21-1650.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed regarding the “Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan Alternative Recommendation and Requirements Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 334” on December 7, 2021.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was updated briefed by memorandum regarding on the “Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan” questions presented during the December 7, 2021 briefing on December 17, 2021. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan_Memo_12172021.pdf>
City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on December 17, 2021. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan_Memo_12172021.pdf>
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed regarding the “Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan Alternative Recommendation and Requirements Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 334” on January 18, 2022.
City Council was updated briefed by memorandum regarding on the “Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan - Responses to the Transportation and Infrastructure (TRNI) Committee” regarding questions presented during the January 18, 2022 Transportation and Infrastructure briefing on January 28, 2022. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan%20Update%20Memo%20-%20Follow-Up%20to%20TRNI%20Committee.pdf>
City Council was briefed by memorandum on the regarding the questions presented by a consultant regarding “Katy Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan - Additional Questions” on January 28, 2022. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan%20Update%20-%20Additional%20Questions.pdf>
City Council was briefed regarding the ”Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan Alternative Recommendation and Requirements Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 334” on February 2, 2022.
City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding on the provided follow-up responses regarding questions presented during the February 2, 2022 City Council Briefing concerning ”Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (KBHCCD) Master Plan - February 2, 2022 City Council Briefing Follow-Up” on February 4, 2022. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan%20Update%20Memo%20-%20Follow-Up%20to%20TRNI%20Committee.pdf> <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/Kay%20Bailey%20Hutchison%20Convention%20Center%20Dallas%20%28KBHCCD%29%20Master%20Plan%20-%20February%202%202022%20City%20Council%20Briefing%20Follow-Up%20%28002%29.pdf>
On February 9, 2022, City Council authorized (1) adopting the 3C, located west of Lamar Street, as the preferred alternative to implement the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan - Phase 1; and (2) authorizing the city manager to take the necessary steps to implement the 3C alternative, located west of Lamar Street by Resolution No. 22-0334.
On April 7, 2022, the Park and Recreation Board unanimously voted to designate, as the Fair Park Facilities Venue Projects, the following Fair Park sites: the Automotive Building, the Centennial Building, the Band Shell, the Music Hall, the Cotton Bowl and the Coliseum, and related infrastructure.
On May 11, 2022, City Council authorized providing advance planning and feasibility for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan by Resolution No. 22-0742.
On September 14, 2022, City Council authorized Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with WSP USA, Inc. to provide advance planning, historical documentation, public involvement, non-engineering planning schematics, and railroad coordination as part of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan by Resolution No. 22-1349.
On September 14, 2022, City Council authorized a reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for preliminary engineering services for the portion of the proposed expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center that impacts Union Pacific Railroad’s tracks, including improvements to infrastructure by Resolution No. 22-1348.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
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Convention Center Construction Fund |
$100,000.00 |
$150,000.00 |
$200,000.00 |
OWNER
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Erik Lewis, Senior Manager, Industry & Public Projects
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