STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 24, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6, 11, 12, 13
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize payment to the Texas Department of Transportation for the Advance Funding Agreement (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-24-267, etc., Assistance Listing No. 20.205) for cost overruns related to the construction of five traffic signals and associated off-system intersection improvements at: Frankford Road at Dallas Parkway, Harry Hines Boulevard at Walnut Hill Lane, Midway Road at Royal Lane, Hillcrest Road at Spring Valley Road, and Shady Brook Lane at Park Lane - Total amount of $1,564,423.25 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($860,886.75) and General Fund ($703,536.50)
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BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) administers the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program, which provides grant funding to reconstruct traffic signals at high-accident intersections in the City of Dallas.
On September 27, 2023, the City Council authorized an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for the design, upgrade, and construction of five traffic signals and associated off-system intersection improvements at: Frankford Road at Dallas Parkway, Harry Hines Boulevard at Walnut Hill Lane, Midway Road at Royal Lane, Hillcrest Road at Spring Valley Road, and Shady Brook Lane at Park Lane that included a required local match in the amount of $448,457.32 ($223,456.32 for direct state costs paid to TxDOT and an estimated $225,001.00 for design) by Resolution No. 23-1330.
TxDOT Off-System Intersections:
• Harry Hines Boulevard at Walnut Hill Lane (CSJ No. 0918-47-350), (CD 6)
• Hillcrest Road at Spring Valley Road (CSJ No. 0918-47-355), (CD 11)
• Frankford Road at Dallas Parkway (CSJ No. 0918-24-267), (CD 12)
• Midway Road at Royal Lane (CSJ No. 0918-47-353), (CD 13)
• Shady Brook Lane at Park Lane (CSJ No. 0918-47-416), (CD 13)
All five intersections have safety implications, and two of the five intersections-Harry Hines Boulevard at Walnut Hill Lane and Shady Brook Lane at Park Lane-are located on the Vision Zero High Injury Network. Completing traffic signal improvements at these intersections will contribute to advancing the City’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and reducing severe injuries.
Due to sharp increases in material costs since the original construction estimates were prepared, primarily in traffic signal poles and concrete, the lowest bid exceeded estimates by $1,564,423.25.
This action will authorize payment to TxDOT for the cost overrun amount as agreed to in the Advance Funding Agreement.
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 Construction May 2024
Complete Construction December 2025
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, the 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, the 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 American Rescue Plan Act funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds by Resolution No. 21-1590.
On September 28, 2022, the 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.
On September 27, 2023, the City Council authorized an Advance Funding Agreement for a U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration 2020 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant (CSJ No. 0918-24-267, etc., CFDA No. 20.205) in the amount of $2,392,465.00 as Federal participation, $448,457.32 ($223,456.32 for direct state costs paid to TxDOT and an estimated $225,001.00 for design) as local participation, and $123,806.14 as State participation for indirect state costs to construct traffic signal improvements at the following intersections: Frankford Road at Dallas Parkway (CSJ No. 0918-24-267), Harry Hines Boulevard at Walnut Hill Lane (CSJ No. 0918-47-350), Midway Road at Royal Lane (CSJ No. 0918-47-353), Hillcrest Road at Spring Valley Road (CSJ No. 0918-47-355), and Shady Brook Lane at Park Lane (CSJ No. 0918-47-416) by Resolution No. 23-1330.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund |
$ 860,886.75 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
General Fund |
$ 703,536.50 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$1,564,423.25 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
6 $ 572,720.50
11 $ 290,870.50
12 $ 315,364.75
13 $ 385,467.50
Total $1,564,423.25
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