STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: February 14, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 5, 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
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) in the estimated amount of $2,097,936.11 for a U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-348, etc., Assistance Listing No. 20.205) in the amount of $1,649,419.00 as Federal participation, $360,723.64 ($154,056.96 for direct state costs paid to TxDOT and an estimated $206,666.68 for design) as local participation, and $87,793.47 as State participation for indirect state costs to construct traffic signal improvements at four intersections (list attached to Agenda Information Sheet) - Total amount of $154,056.96 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas was awarded a grant of $10.9 million from the 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Program administered by TxDOT to upgrade 21 high accident intersections. Upgrades will include removal of existing traffic signals and replacing them with new traffic signals; pedestrian and Americans with Disabilities Act related improvements; and other related construction.
The City is responsible for design of the traffic signals with an estimated cost burden of $206,666.68 and is responsible for 100% of direct state costs to be paid to TxDOT in the amount of $154,056.96. TxDOT is responsible for bidding the construction package, administration of 100% of the federal funds for construction in an estimated amount of $1,649,419.00, and indirect state costs in an estimated amount of $87,793.47. The total estimated project cost is $2,097,936.11.
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are eligible within the Qualified Census...
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