STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: March 8, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3, 8
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-368, CFDA No. 20.205) as Federal share in the total project cost of $7,854,750.00, which includes $6,000,000.00 as Federal participation, $354,750.00 as State participation for indirect state cost, and $1,500,000.00 ($1,470,000.00 for design and construction and $30,000.00 for direct state cost paid to TxDOT prior to construction) as local participation for cost related to the reconstruction and widening of sidewalks with the installation of pedestrian streetlights and the reconstruction/upgrade of the crosswalks and associated traffic signal infrastructure on West Camp Wisdom Road from U.S. 67 to South Westmoreland Road in Dallas County; (2) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $5,880,000.00 in the West Camp Wisdom Road Improvements Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in the amount of $5,880,000.00 in the West Camp Wisdom Road Improvements Fund; (4) the disbursement of funds in the amount of $5,880,000.00 from the West Camp Wisdom Road Improvements Fund; (5) a required local match in the amount of $1,500,000.00; (6) the disbursement of a portion of local match funds in the amount of $30,000.00 as initial payment prior to construction from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; (7) the disbursement of the remaining portion of local match funds in the amount of $1,470,000.00 from the Street and Transportation (A) Fund ($1,400,000.00) and the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($70,000.00); and (8) execution of the Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Total amount of $7,380,000.00 - Financing: Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds ($5,880,000.00), Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($1,400,000.00), and Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($100,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas desires to enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT to accept federal funding through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program for the reconstruction and widening of sidewalks with the installation of pedestrian streetlights and the reconstruction/upgrade of the crosswalks and associated traffic signal infrastructure on West Camp Wisdom Road from U.S. 67 to South Westmoreland Road in Dallas County (“Project”).
The Project is being funded with 80% federal sources and 20% local participation. The City’s participation includes $98,000.00 for design, $1,372,000.00 for construction costs, and $30,000.00 to be paid to TxDOT for direct state cost. TxDOT is contributing $5,880,000.00 in federal reimbursement, $120,000.00 in direct state cost, and $354,750.00 in indirect state cost. The total estimated project cost is $7,854,750.00.
This action will authorize an AFA with TxDOT for the construction of the Project and local participation in the amount of $1,500,000.00 with $30,000.00 being paid to TxDOT for direct state cost and $1,470,000.00 for engineering and construction costs.
Any change orders or overruns are the responsibility of the City of Dallas.
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are eligible within the Qualified Census Tract areas to improve various intersections to promote the safety of all right-of-way users including motorist, cyclists, and pedestrians.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design September 2023
Complete Design September 2024
Begin Construction February 2025
Complete Construction February 2027
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, City Council authorized the acceptance of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to provide relief during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by Resolution No. 21-1149.
On September 22, 2021, City Council authorized the final reading and adoption of the appropriation ordinance for the FY 2021-22 City of Dallas Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets, which included the ARPA funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds by Resolution No. 21-1590.
On September 28, 2022, City Council authorized the final reading and adoption of the appropriation ordinance for the FY 2022-23 City of Dallas Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets, which included the American Rescue Plan Act funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund by Resolution No. 22-1480.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
|
Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds |
$39,200.00 |
$352,800.00 |
$5,488,000.00 |
|
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund |
$30,000.00 |
$ 44,100.00 |
$ 25,900.00 |
|
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$ 9,800.00 |
$ 44,100.00 |
$1,346,100.00 |
|
Total |
$79,000.00 |
$441,000.00 |
$6,860,000.00 |
Federal Participation (CMAQ Grant) $5,880,000.00
City of Dallas Participation $1,500,000.00
Federal Participation (Direct State Cost) $ 120,000.00
Indirect State Participation $ 354,750.00
Total Project Cost $7,854,750.00
Council District Amount
3 $3,690,000.00
8 $3,690,000.00
Total $7,380,000.00
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