STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: May 24, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 10
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for the University Crossing Trail Lighting Project from Ellsworth Avenue to the Matilda Bridge - RoeschCo Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $1,235,000.00 - Financing: University Crossing PID Trail Fund
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BACKGROUND
In July 2017, the City of Dallas was notified of an award from the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside) Program from the North Central Texas Council of Governments in the amount of $1,024,444.00 for the University Crossing Trail Lighting Project from Ellsworth Avenue to the Matilda Bridge. TA Set-Aside funds awarded are: $687,280.00 and state participation is $41,769.00. The City is required to provide $295,395.00 in matching funds which includes payment to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) of $27,335.00 which was covered by the University Crossing Public Improvement District's (UCPID) portion.
On February 10, 2021, the City Council authorized: (1) an AFA with TxDOT for a TA Set-Aside Program Project (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-204, CFDA No. 20.205) for construction of the University Crossing Trail Lighting Project in the amount of approximately $1,024,444.00, of which the Federal portion is $687,280.00, State participation is $41,769.00, and the City of Dallas' local match is $295,395.00; (2) a portion of the required local match in the amount of $27,335.00 to be paid by warrant check to the State at the beginning of the project; (3) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $687,280.00 in the University Crossing PID Trail Fund (in addition to direct State participation in the amount of $41,769.00); (4) the receipt and deposit of TA Set-Aside Program Funds in the amount of $687,...
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