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Item 4H - MemoItem 4H Page 1 of 2 M E M O R A N D U M (March 5, 2024) To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works Subject: Resolution 24-010, Supporting the FY 2025 Appropriations Requests to the Office of United States Representative Beth Van Duyne. Action Requested: Approve Resolution 24-010, supporting the FY 2025 appropriations requests to the Office of United States Representative Beth Van Duyne. Background Information: Each year, Congress is tasked with funding the government through the appropriations process, and each office has the ability to submit requests directing funds to their district and state. The Office of United States Representative Beth Van Duyne has requested projects for consideration under the FY 2025 federal appropriations. Project submissions are due on March 8, 2024. After the submittal deadline, Rep. Van Duyne’s office will hold a rou ndtable on March 18, 2024, with officials from each City to rank the project submissions. Staff has identified three projects for submission that improve service delivery and critical infrastructure: • Alta Vista Water Line Replacement (in partnership with City of Keller) • Brumlow Avenue Widening • T.W. King Pump Station Buildout Phase 2 and 3 The City of Keller City Council will consider a resolution supporting the submission of the water line replacement at their March 5, 2024, City Council meeting. Financial Considerations: This resolution identifies the match funding that the City of Southlake will provide for the above projects. Funding for these projects is programmed in the Capital Improvements Program. The chart below shows the breakout for the appropriations requests: Item 4H Page 2 of 2 Project City of Southlake Participation City of Keller Participation Federal Request Total Brumlow Avenue Widening $16,875,000 N/A $5,625,000 $22,500,000 Alta Vista Water Line Replacement $7,500,000 $7,500,000 $30,000,000 $45,000,000 T.W. King Pump Station Buildout $23,310,000 N/A $7,770,000 $31,080,000 Total $47,685,000 $7,500,000 $43,395,000 $ 98,580,000 Strategic Link: This item links to the City’s Strategy Map strategic focus areas are Safety& Security, Infrastructure & Development, and Partnership & Volunteerism. It specifically relates to the Critical Business Outcome F2: Investing to provide and maintain high quality public assets and B2: Collaborating with select partners to implement service solutions. Citizen Input/ Board Review: None. Legal Review: None. Alternatives: The City Council may approve or deny the agreement. Supporting Documents: Attachment A: Resolution 24-010 Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution 24-010, supporting the FY 2025 appropriations requests to the Office of United States Representative Beth Van Duyne. Staff Contact: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave, Deputy Director of Public Works Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF THE FY 2025 APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS TO THE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE BETH VAN DUYNE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, has deemed providing exceptional and continual service delivery is a core function of a local government; and, WHEREAS, the City of Southlake has identified four key projects to support the health and safety of Southlake residents, businesses, and visitors, and those in the region traveling through the City; and WHEREAS, the proposed FY 2025 appropriation requests totaling $43,395,000 address key core functions of a local government including reliable water service and effective transportation infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the City of Southlake will provide match funding of $23,310,000 for the pump station buildout and $16,875,000 for the expansion of Brumlow Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City of Southlake and City of Keller will provide match funding of $7,500,000 each for a total of $15,000,000 in match funds for the water line replacement project; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake supports the FY 2025 appropriation requests. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The City of Southlake supports the FY 2025 appropriations submissions to the office of United States House Representative Beth Van Duyne related to the Alta Vista water line replacement in partnership with the City of Keller, the T.W. King pump station buildout, and the expansion of Brumlow Avenue. Section 2. The above findings are hereby found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein in their entirety. Section 3. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH 2024. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS ____________________________ John Huffman Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary