Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4646 - jcain@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing a project expenditure recommendation by the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation of up to $260,000 to the City of New Braunfels for additional sidewalk improvements on San Antonio Street from Hill Avenue to Academy Avenue as part of the current Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Project.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
This resolution authorizes the NBIDC to make a project expenditure to the City of up to $260,000 for construction services to make additional sidewalk improvements from Hill Ave. to Academy Ave. as part of the current Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Project.
In 2012 the NBIDC contributed $286,000 for design and City Council approved $2.2 Million in certificates of Obligation for construction of the Downtown Sidewalk Improvements. The project includes improvements to circulation, walkability, aesthetics and pedestrian infrastructure all of which were identified as critical factors essential to the future economic success of downtown in The Downtown Implementation Plan of 2010. Phase One of the Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Project is currently under construction. The project includes ADA paths, antique street lighting, and pedestrian signal improvements to the Main Plaza along San Antonio St. extending from Gilbert Ave. to Hill Ave.
The segment between Hill Ave. and Academy Ave. was held out from the current project and considered an additive alternate to ensure project budget would be available to address unknown conditions while working in the historic part of town. In addition to the sidewalk improvements, the add alternate segment includes extending the antique lighting within the block as well as the installation of pedestrian signals at Academy Ave. Completion of this segment will also fill the gap between the current Downtown Sidewalk Improvements and the adjacent MPO project which picks up sidewalk improvements at Academy and extends to Walnut Ave.
Approval of this resolution would provide up to $260,000 in funding by the NBIDC (4B) for the City to execute a change order with Meyers Concrete for the additional sidewalk improvements from Hill Ave. to Academy Ave. as part of the Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Project.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: (Infrastructure) - Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding up to $260,000 is available from the NBIDC. The NBIDC has adequate funds for the projected expenditure.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The NBIDC met on March 29, 2018 and voted to approve this project expenditure.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.