PRESENTER: Presenter
Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement between the City of New Braunfels and Texas Department of Transportation for the Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Project.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of New Braunfels was awarded construction funding through the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Alternatives program to construct various mobility improvements at five locations around New Braunfels, which include 10’ shared use path, protected crossings, new sidewalks, and removal of barriers to comply with the American Disabilities Act (ADA). These locations include Alves Ln and Brook Ave, Christus Santa Rosa Area, County Line Rd at FM 725, Oak Run Pkwy at Hunters Creek, and Prince Solms and Hinman Island.
The City Council passed a resolution of support on June 12, 2023, authorizing the submittal of the project to AAMPO for reimbursable funding. The project was selected for inclusion in the program, which provides 80% of the construction cost. The City is responsible for the remaining 20% of the construction cost and full project development cost, including design services, right-of-way, and construction overruns. An Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation is required with the funding program and a resolution by the City Council confirming the City’s financial commitment, including payment of construction overruns, and identifying the signatory authorized to enter the AFA. The project is currently scheduled for construction in 2026.
ISSUE:
Provide a system of convenient and safe transportation facilities through comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing transportation system planning and development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The AFA included the following initial project estimates. It does not include other project development costs:
Construction Cost (100%) $1,739,830
Federal Participation (80%) $1,391,864
City Participation (20%) $347,966
City Participation-Direct State Costs $24,929
Total City Participation $372,892
NBEDC has approved funding towards the AAMPO Citywide Pedestrian Improvement Project on April 20, 2023 and September 12, 2024 for a total available funding of $279,059
for the project in accordance with Local Government Code 505.152. The direct state costs will be paid from this allocation. Funding for the remaining City portion will need to be identified at the completion of final design.
The City’s initial payment of $24,929 is due to the State within 30 days of execution of this contract. Sufficient funds are available to support the initial payment.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement between the City of New Braunfels and Texas Department of Transportation for the Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Project.