STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: January 11, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3, 8
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) (CSJ No. 0261-03-070, CFDA No. 20.205) for the TxDOT Green Ribbon Program Project to provide landscape planting and irrigation improvements on U.S. Highway 67 at Camp Wisdom Road - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The Green Ribbon Program was established by TxDOT to allocate funds for landscape and scenic enhancements. This includes the planting and establishment of trees and plants on the state highway system to enhance the appearance of public highways, emphasizing natural beauty and greenspace. Title 43 of Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 11, allows local governments, by the execution of written agreements, to provide money, property or services for the aesthetic improvements on the state highway system. The City desires a partnership project with TxDOT to provide landscape planting and irrigation improvements along U.S. Highway 67 (US 67) at Camp Wisdom Road. The City will provide in-house design and will be the lead agency to administer the construction of the project.
This action will authorize an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for the Green Ribbon Program project to provide landscaping and irrigation improvements on US 67 at Camp Wisdom Road. TxDOT will reimburse the City for eligible construction costs. The City will be responsible for any project cost overruns in excess of the federal and state funding participation as described in the agreement.
This project is needed to provide landscape improvements along US 67 at Camp Wisdom Road. If the Advance Funding Agreement is not approved at this time, the advertisement for the construction contract will be delayed, which will delay implementation of the project and jeopardize the federal and state funding that have been allocated. Without the federal and state funding, it will be unfeasible for the City to proceed with the project.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Design May 2022
Complete Design January 2023
Begin Construction June 2023
Complete Construction December 2023
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.
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