Item 6FM E M O R A N D U M
November 24, 2009
To:
City Council
From:
Ken Baker, AICP – Director of Planning & Development Services
Subject:
Resolution No. 09-074 – Authorization and endorsement of the
application for the 2009 Transportation Enhancement Program for
the construction of sidewalks along F.M. 1709
Action
Requested:
1. Conduct a public hearing.
2. Consider approval of Resolution No. 09-074.
Background
Information:
In October 2009, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
issued a Call for Projects for the 2009 Transportation Enhancement
(TE) Program (aka Statewide Transportation Enhancement
Program or STEP). The Transportation Enhancement Program is a
competitive funding program for “non-traditional” transportation
related activities, such as pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and
safety projects, scenic and historic highway programs, landscaping
and scenic beautification, historic preservation, and environmental
mitigation. Transportation enhancements are federally funded
through the Surface Transportation Program and administered by
the Texas Department of Transportation. Project applications are
due to TXDOT and the North Central Texas Council of
Governments by December 11, 2009 and TXDOT is expected to
complete project selection by the end of 2010.
After reviewing the eligibility requirements, staff determined that
construction of the missing sidewalk segments along F.M. 1709
qualifies for the program. As required, a “pre-application” for the
project was submitted to the North Central Texas Council of
Governments on November 13, 2009. Staff is in the process of
preparing a complete application for submittal by the December 11,
2009 deadline. The application will include missing sidewalk
segments along F.M. 1709 from the eastern city limit to the western
city limit, excluding deceleration lane sidewalks which are already
programmed for construction.
Financial
Considerations:
The Transportation Enhancement Program is a cost-reimbursement
program and the city is required to provide a minimum local match
of 20%. The city is requesting $1,732,939 in federal funds and the
local match is estimated at $433,235.
Strategic Link:
This funding application relates primarily to the “Mobility” and
“Infrastructure” focus areas of the Strategy Map.
Citizen Input:
All of the proposed sidewalk segments in this project were included
in the Sidewalk Plan. Prior to the adoption of the Sidewalk Plan in
2007, the city conducted a SPIN meeting and both the Planning &
Zoning Commission and the City Council held public hearings. In
addition, a public hearing is scheduled for this item at the
December 1 City Council meeting.
City Council
Action:
Legal Review:
None.
Alternatives:
Approve or deny Resolution No. 09-074.
Attachments:
(A) Resolution No. 09-074
(B) Map of proposed sidewalk segments along F.M. 1709
RESOLUTION NO. 09-074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND
ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR THE 2009
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG F.M.
1709.
WHEREAS
, the City of Southlake places a significant emphasis on pedestrian
mobility through its adoption of the Southlake 2025 Plan and its component elements,
including the 2005 update of the Southlake Pathways Plan and the 2007 adoption of the
Sidewalk Plan,
WHEREAS
, the City of Southlake recognizes that encouraging alternative modes
of transportation has a positive effect on the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens,
WHEREAS
, the City of Southlake acknowledges that improving pedestrian
mobility is critical to improving congestion and air quality,
WHEREAS
, F.M. 1709 (Southlake Boulevard) is a major east-west corridor
within the city that is lacking complete, continuous sidewalks from the eastern city limit
to the western city limit,
WHEREAS,
the City of Southlake wishes to improve pedestrian mobility and
safety along F.M. 1709 (Southlake Boulevard),
WHEREAS,
the City of Southlake considers sidewalks along F.M. 1709
(Southlake Boulevard) as the top priority for pedestrian connectivity within the city due
to the potential to connect employment, retail, neighborhoods, schools, and regional
destinations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS THAT:
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SECTION 1.
The application for funding for sidewalks along F.M. 1709 (Southlake Boulevard)
from the Texas Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation Enhancement
Program is hereby authorized and endorsed. The City of Southlake commits to the
project’s development, implementation, construction, maintenance, management and
financing. The City further agrees to provide the required local match of 20% and to be
responsible for all non-federally fundable items and all overruns.
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 1 DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By:_____________________________
John Terrell, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lori Farwell, TRMC
City Secretary
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