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Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Project Specific Agreement Amendment with Dallas County for the widening of Camp Wisdom Road MCIP 40811 from approximately 1700 linear feet west of Carrier Pkwy to FM 1382 and commit the city to additional funding from the City's original share of $3 million to be increased to $5,350,000 (This item was tabled at the January 7, 2020 meeting.)
Presenter
Walter Shumac III, P.E., Director of Transportation Services
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
In 2003 when TXDOT and NCTCOG elected to build SH 161 main lanes as toll lanes instead of free lanes, the City of Grand Prairie was requested to submit a list of projects for Federal funding. From the list, 11 projects including Camp Wisdom Road from Carrier Pkwy to FM 1382 were selected for funding and approved by the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) in 2004. These projects became known as the “Near Neighbor” projects.
NCTCOG originally funded Camp Wisdom Road project for $7,200,000 Federal and $9 million Local (City). Since that time, non-federalized Regional Toll Revenue (RTR) funds became available and Staff submitted a request which was approved by the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) to swap the Federal funds for RTR funds. That opened the door for Dallas County to act as Lead Agency for the Camp Wisdom Road project and contribute one half of the $9 million Local share ($4.5 million each agency). Project limit has been changed to approximately 1700 linear feet west of Carrier Pkwy to FM 1382 of which about 66.3% is in the City of Grand Prairie.
The original estimated overall project cost was $16,200,000 of which $7,200,000 was funded through RTR funds; $4,500,000 Dallas County, $1,500,000 City of Dallas and $3,000,000 City of Grand Prairie.
Dallas County completed the design of Camp Wisdom Road project. Bids were opened by Dallas County on November 15, 2019. Two bids were received: Tiseo Paving Company: $32,872,654 base bid including additive alternate and Ragle Inc. $23,941,055.47 base bid including additive alternate. Ragle Inc. was the apparent low bidder.
This resolution was presented to Finance and Government on January 7, 2020. At which time, concerns were raised regarding the increased funding needed in future years from the City of Grand Prairie. Staff was requested to return to NCTCOG and request additional funding options for the short-fall above the current City approved funds during the previous budget processes. NCTCOG agreed to raise the RTR Funds by reallocating from other projects that will not be ready for construction during the current budget year. Any RTR funds used will be reallocated into future years NCTCOG budgets.
Project cost is now being revised to $26,641,056 of which $10,447,939 will be funded through RTR funds, $9,543,117 Dallas County, $1,300,000 City of Dallas and $5,350,000 City of Grand Prairie.
At this time, they are requesting by Resolution that the City commit to additional funding from the City's original share of $3 million to be increased to $5,350,000.
Financial Consideration
Funding in the total amount of $5,350,000 is available as follows:
Current funds -
1.$409,620.35 has been paid to Dallas County to date for the Camp Wisdom project from Street Capital Projects Fund (400192) WO #01605803 (Camp Wisdom)
2. $5,466 was paid for survey work necessary for the renewal of easement with the Corp of Engineers in 2017 from Street Capital Projects Fund (400192) WO #01605803 (Camp Wisdom)
3. $585,003.65 is currently encumbered to Dallas County for the Camp Wisdom project in Street Capital Projects Fund (400192) WO #01908003 (Camp Wisdom) PO 259556 Line 2
4. $2,674,910 is available in Street Capital Project Fund (400192) WO #01908003 (Camp Wisdom) for encumbrance into PO 259556
Future funds-
5. $1,675,000 from Street Capital Projects Fund (400192) previously approved during the 2020 budget process for 2021 allocation.
Staff has discussed with Dallas County and agreed on the future funding schedule.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROJECT SPECIFIC AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH DALLAS COUNTY FOR THE WIDENING OF CAMP WISDOM ROAD FROM APPROXIMATELY 1700 LINEAR FEET WEST OF CARRIER PARKWAY TO FM 1382
Whereas, Dallas County has requested that it be designated as the LEAD AGENCY for the project and will provide the Project Manager; and
Whereas, the County has entered into an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the State of Texas by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to provide funding in the amount of $10,447,939 for the construction of the Camp Wisdom Project; and
Whereas, the County will enter into a Project Specific Agreement (PSA) with the City of Dallas to provide funding in an estimated amount of $1,300,000 for the Camp Wisdom Road; and
Whereas, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Texas Transportation Code Section 472.001 provides authorization for local governments to contract with each other for the performance of governmental functions and services, as well as joint funding of road construction or improvements of road and street projects; and
Whereas, Grand Prairie will be responsible for $5,350,000 of the $26,641,056 estimated cost.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Dallas County for the widening of Camp Wisdom Road from approximately 1700 linear feet west of Carrier Pkwy to FM 1382.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY 2020.