SUBJECT: Advance Funding Agreement between the City of Houston (City) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Supplemental Transportation Program.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt an ordinance approving and authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement between the City of Houston (City) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Supplemental Transportation Program. The Department also requests City Council authorize the Director or their designee to act as the City’s representative with the authority to accept and expend federal funds if and as obligated by the State and Federal Highway Administration (“FHWA”) and to extend the term and/or budget and project period.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The proposed Agreement between the City and TxDOT is for construction of pedestrian safety and landscaping improvements at four intersections (Bellaire Blvd @ Metro Blvd, Beechnut St @ Wilcrest Dr, Bissonnet St @ Wilcrest Dr, and S. Kirkwood Rd @ Stroud St).
The City has partnered with the International Management District to complete the design of the improvements. The District secured a $2,500,000.00 Community Funded Project award in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act through Rep. Al Green.
Under the Agreement, the City is responsible for the design and construction of the improvements and contributing funds for 20% of eligible project costs including TxDOT’s Direct Costs. HPW has requested Council appropriate $26,000.00 for TxDOT Direct Costs under the preceding agenda item.
Upon approval of plans by TxDOT, the City will advertise and manage construction of the projects. Construction contract costs that exceed the $2,500,000.00 maximum obligated federal amount will be the City’s responsibility.
The City will be reimbursed for all non-federal project costs, including required 20% cost share, construction cost overruns and City construction management costs, through an interlocal agreement with the District that will be brought to Council for approval at a future meeting prior to advertisement of the projects for construction. Appropriation of any necessary local cost share will be requested at the time of construction contract award.
LOCATION: There is one proposed location:
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Council District(s)
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Project Location
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Proposed Improvements
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Bellaire Blvd @ Metro Blvd, Beechnut St @ Wilcrest Dr,
Bissonnet St @ Wilcrest Dr, and S. Kirkwood Rd @ Stroud St
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Construct intersection and operational improvements including rehabilitate/reconstruct traffic signals, geometric configuration, pavement markings, signage, and lighting
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FISCAL NOTE: No fiscal note is required on grant items.
No significant Fiscal Operating Impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Randall V. Macchi, JD
Director, Houston Public Works
WBS No. N-MD0320-0001-7; CSJ# 0912-72-829