From
Anda Upchurch
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the installation of LED flashing chevron signs and high friction surface treatments on West Tarrant Road at curve at Hawaii Dr with a project cost of $140,155, of which $112,433.70 will be Federally and State funded, and $27,721.30 will be locally funded; and $4,300 for in-house inspection for a total overall project cost of $144,455
Presenter
Sholeh Karimi, Traffic Engineer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Staff has been reviewing the High Accident Locations, particularly mid-block run off road crashes, within the City of Grand Prairie. Based on our findings, there were 32 roadway departure crashes on West Tarrant Road at curve at Hawaii drive (1200 to 1700 blocks) in the last five years due to roadway reverse curve where errant vehicles frequently run off the road.
Staff has submitted this project for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and has secured $112,433.70 State and Federal funds for installation of LED flashing chevron signs and high friction surface treatments on West Tarrant Road at curve at Hawaii Drive. The overall project cost is $140,155.00 of which $106,166.70 is Federally funded, $6,267.00 is State funded and $27,721.30 is locally funded.
Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with TXDOT is necessary to make State and Federal funds available for implementation of this project.
Financial Consideration
Funding in the amount of $32,021.30, which is the $27,721.30 local match plus $4,300 for in-house inspection, is available in the Street Capital Projects Fund (400192), WO # 01407203 (FY-14 High Accident Locations). Upon approval, City matching funds will be transferred to from Street Capital Project Fund (400192), WO #01407203 to Grant Fund (3005) Activity 36515012 to be accounted for with grant funds received.
The agreement ca...
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