From
Caryl DeVries
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the installation of Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Closed-Circuit CCTV cameras along IH30 from MacArthur Boulevard to SH161.
Presenter
Walter Shumac III, P.E., Director of Transportation Services
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie is entering into a partnership with TxDOT for the installation of Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Closed-Circuit CCTV cameras along IH30 from MacArthur Boulevard to SH161.
DMS Locations:
1. 161 SB frontage road at S of IH30
2. 161 NB frontage road at N of IH30
3. Tarrant at WB before 161 NB frontage road
4. IH30 WB frontage road exit to MacArthur
5. IH30 WB frontage road exit to Belt Line
CCTV Locations:
1. MacArthur at IH30 WB frontage road
2. Tarrant at NW 7th
3. Carrier at Tarrant
This is a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program On-System Project. The installation of DMS and CCTV will reduce congestion from incidents, provide information to motorists, and deliver video of traffic to Traffic Management Centers to enhance mobility along this corridor.
The overall project cost is $519,837 of which $330,400 is federally funded, $176,837 is state funded, and $12,600 is locally funded.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the installation of Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Closed-Circuit CCTV cameras, in the amount of $12,600, is available in the Street Capital Projects Fund (400192) WO #02007601 (FY20 Misc Engineering STRT)
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT (LPAFA) WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNS (DMS) AND CLOSED-CIRCUIT CCTV CAMERAS ALONG IH30 FROM MACARTHUR BOULEVARD TO SH161
WHEREAS, federal law established federally funded programs for transportation improvements to implement its public purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Section 201.103 establishes that the State shall design, construct and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local governments, and Section 222.052 authorizes the Texas Transportation Commission to accept contributions from political subdivisions for development and construction of public roads and the state highway system within the political subdivision, and
WHEREAS, federal and state laws require local governments to meet certain contract standards relating to the management and administration of State and federal funds, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission has codified 43 TAC, Rules 15.50-15.56 that describe federal, state, and local responsibilities for cost participation in highway improvement and other transportation projects, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order Number 115921 authorizing the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement or other transportation project generally described as Installation of Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Closed-Circuit CCTV cameras along IH30 from MacArthur Boulevard to SH161. The portion of the project work covered by this Agreement is identified in the Agreement, Article 3, Scope of Work (Project), and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission has not authorized funding for the construction of the highway improvement or other transportation project and the project is not currently listed and approved for construction in the Unified Transportation Program (UTP) or Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). This Agreement does not represent a commitment to future project funding for any project elements, including construction, not specifically outlined in the Agreement. Costs not specifically identified as reimbursable under this Agreement will not be requested or reimbursed.
WHEREAS, this resolution will authorize entering into this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council or the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to execute a LPAFA with the TxDOT on behalf of the City of Grand Prairie.
Section 2. The project is installing Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Closed-Circuit CCTV cameras along IH30 from MacArthur Boulevard to SH161.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute contract agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Prairie with the TxDOT for aid in the financing of construction projects.
Section 4. The City of Grand Prairie will serve as the public sponsor and lead project contact on this project. The City of Grand Prairie agrees to designate a single point of contact for the project.
Section 5. The City of Grand Prairie understands and acknowledges that all awarded funding is provided on a reimbursement basis.
Section 6. The project will enhance mobility along the IH30 corridor within Grand Prairie.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, JULY 14, 2020.