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 Main Street (SH 180) from East of Hensley Drive to Great Southwest Parkway for $574,118, which will be 100% reimbursed
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 Main Street (SH 180) from East of Hensley to Great Southwest Parkway.
DMS Locations:
1. SH 180 east of Hensley (WB)
2. SH 180 at NE 28th Street (EB)
3. SH 180 at NE 14th Street (WB)
4. SH 180 at NE 5th Street (EB)
5. SH 180 at NW 19th Street (EB)
CCTV Locations:
1. SH 180 at MacArthur Boulevard
2. SH 180 at NE 22nd Street
3. SH 180 at NW 4th Street
4. SH 180 at NW 23rd Street
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 construction project cost is $574,118 of which $440,000 is federally funded, $134,118 is state funded, and the local match is $0.
The City will be responsible for design engineering of the project. Funding will be identified at a later date when the engineering professional's proposal is completed and approved.
Financial Consideration
Local match for this Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT construction project is $0.
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 MAIN STREET (SH 180) FROM EAST OF HENSLEY DRIVE TO GREAT SOUTHWEST PARKWAY
WHEREAS, federal law establishes 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 SH 180 from East of Hensley Drive to Great Southwest Parkway. 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, the Governing Body of the Local Government is approving entering into this Agreement for the Project location in Attachment B, Project Location (Attachment B), which is attached to and made a part of 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 Main Street (SH 180) from East of Hensley Drive to Great Southwest Parkway.
SECTION 3. The City Manager or designee 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 SH 180 corridor within Grand Prairie.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, NOVEMBER 17, 2020.