STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: January 25, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 11, 12
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a Project Specific Funding Agreement with Dallas County, Transportation - Major Capital Improvement Projects (MCIP) (Project No. 20222) in the amount of $1,000,000.00, reduced by $50,000.00 for County in-house project delivery costs for a total of $950,000.00, and the total project cost estimate of $2,150,000.00 with the City of Dallas’ portion being $1,150,000.00, for the purpose of constructing transportation improvements on various crosswalks and pedestrian improvements at key intersections impacted by DART’s Cotton Belt and the regional Cotton Belt Trail projects; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 in the Transportation Special Projects Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 from Dallas County for the County's share in the Transportation Special Projects Fund; and (4) the disbursement of funds in the amount of $2,100,000.00 - Total amount of $2,100,000.00 - Financing: Transportation Special Projects Fund ($950,000.00), DART Transportation Projects Fund ($547,619.05) and Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($602,380.95)
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BACKGROUND
On July 6, 2021, the City of Dallas and Dallas County entered into a Master Agreement by Commissioners Court Order 2021-0697 for the purpose of transportation improvements on roads inside Dallas County. The City wishes to enter into a Project Specific Agreement (PSA) with Dallas County for the purpose of constructing transportation improvements on various crosswalks and pedestrian improvements at key intersections impacted by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Cotton Belt and the regional Cotton Belt Trail projects (MCIP Project No. 20222) to provide safety and access improvements for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians in North Dallas near the Cotton Belt Trail Corridor; and the City has requested that it be designated as the Lead Agency for the Project and will provide the Project Manager.
This Project will facilitate the improvement of public transportation to benefit both the City and County. This project will make the following safety and access improvements in the North Dallas area:
• Improved access to the existing Preston Ridge Trail, the pending Cotton Belt Trail, and the pending DART Silver Line Station at Knoll Trail
• Improved access to Preston Green Park to connect to the Cotton Belt Trail
• Improvements to sidewalks, including placement of conduits for future fiber optic interconnectivity
• Upgraded traffic signal equipment, including pedestrian movement/detection equipment at various locations
• Upgraded crosswalks for connection to trails at various locations
Specific improvements and intersection locations are listed below:
• To facilitate access to the Cotton Belt Trail, reconstruction, and improvements to crosswalks and signals at:
o Hillcrest Road & La Manga Drive
o Campbell Road & Meandering Way
o Prestonwood Boulevard & Arapaho Road
• Other Intersection project elements by location:
o To connect the Preston Ridge Trail to the Cotton Belt Trail - construct pedestrian connections, crosswalks, and sidewalk improvements from Wester Way to Preston Ridge Trail
o Upgrade crosswalks and traffic signals at Golden Creek Road & Arapaho Road
o Upgrade crosswalks and traffic signals at Campbell Road & Davenport Road
o Upgrade crosswalks and traffic signals at Knoll Trail & Arapaho Road
o Partial upgrade of traffic signal and crosswalk at Keller Springs Road & Knoll Trail
The current total Project cost estimate is $2,150,000.00, and the City of Dallas’ portion of the cost is $1,150,000.00.
This PSA is to specifically identify the Project changes in the rights and responsibilities of each party as set forth in the Master Agreement. This PSA will be an addition to the Master Agreement and incorporate each of its terms and conditions. All terms of the Master Agreement remain in full force and effect except as modified by the PSA. In the event of any conflict between the Master Agreement and the PSA, the PSA will control specifically to the Project.
Chapter 791 of The Texas Government Code and Chapters 251 and 472 of the Texas Transportation Code provide authorization for local governments to contract with each other for the performance of governmental functions and services, as well as joint funding of road construction or improvements of road or street projects.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Design June 2021
Completed Design June 2022
Begin Construction March 2023
Complete Construction August 2024
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
|
Transportation Special Projects Fund |
$380,000.00 |
$570,000.00 |
$0.00 |
|
DART Transportation Projects Fund |
$219,047.62 |
$328,571.43 |
$0.00 |
|
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$240,952.38 |
$361,428.57 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$840,000.00 |
$1,260,000.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
11 $ 840,000.00
12 $1,260,000.00
Total $2,100,000.00
MAP
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