Item 4JCITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
MEMORANDUM
May 20, 2014
To: Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager
From: Ken Baker, Senior Director of Planning and
Development Services
Bob Price, Director of Public Works
Subject: Resolution No. 14-015, a resolution in support of FM
1938 Phase 2 as a Transportation Alternative Program
Project.
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 14-015, a resolution in support of FM
1938 Phase 2 as a Transportation Alternative Program Project.
Background
Information: The Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) was authorized
under Section 1122 of MAP-21: Moving Ahead for Progress in the
21 st Century bill (the current transportation funding and
authorization bill) and provides for programs and projects defined
as transportation alternatives. The TAP is similar to the former
Transportation Enhancement (TE) and Safe Routes to School
(SRTS) programs. Approximately $28 million is anticipated to be
available to fund TAP projects in the 12-county North Central
Texas Council of Governments' (NCTCOG) Metropolitan Planning
Area. General types of projects eligible under this program include
on and off road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure
projects for improving non -driver access to public transportation
and enhanced mobility, improved safety and access to schools,
and boulevards and similar multimodal roadways.
The City is attempting to obtain federal funding to assist with costs
associated with the construction of specific elements of the
widening of FM 1938 Phase 2 (Randol Mill) from a 2 lane asphalt
roadway, to a four lane, divided concrete roadway with landscaped
medians. The Regional Transportation Council requires the
submittal of a resolution as part of the Call for Projects application
submission.
The City of Southlake and the City of Keller are partnering to make
a TAP request to seek assistance with the construction of an
additional 3 feet of sidewalk width on the east side of the roadway
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to bring the full width to 8 feet (TXDOT only provides for a 5 foot
sidewalk with the roadway construction). Since FM 1938 is a
regional corridor and not just a residential roadway, the Cities of
Southlake and Keller feel that an 8 foot sidewalk is necessary to
accommodate the flow of pedestrian traffic. Also, the 8 foot width
matches the width of the sidewalk constructed within the Town of
Westlake. TAP assistance is also requested for lighting,
landscaping and hardscape, which is not being funded by TXDOT.
The requested lighting, landscaping and hardscape improvements
will make the roadway a safer and more pleasant environment for
non -automotive travelers.
Below is an itemized breakdown of work activities requested as
part of the grant application request.
Work Activities
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Amount
Sidewalk Construction
3407.00
SY
$47.00
$160,129
Lighting Bases
121.00
Each
$2,500.00
$302,500
LED Lights
121.00
Each
$2,480.00
$300,080
Landscaping and Pedestrian Amenities
1.00
Each
$755,377.00
$755,377
Crosswalks at 1709 & 1938 stamped concrete and
asphalt
4.00
Each
$25,000.00
$100,000
Total
$1, 618, 086
The grant requires a 80/20 match. Based on the inter local
agreement with the City of Keller the cost of the FM 1938 project is
split 78.7% (Southlake) and 21.3% (Keller). Percentages were
determined based on the amount of roadway fronting each city's
boundary. If the full grant amount is received ($1,618,086) the City
of Southlake and City of Keller would be responsible for matching
20% or $323,617.20. Of that total, Southlake would be
responsible for (78.7%) or $254,686.73 of the match. General
funds already allocated toward the FM 1938 project would be used
to fund the match.
Financial
Consideration: Funding is currently available in the General Fund for the
City's match of $254,686.73.
Strategic Link: Quality Development
Citizen Input/
Board Review: N/A
Legal Review: N/A
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Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommends the approval of the resolution supporting
the grant request.
Supporting Resolution 14-015
Document:
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
FM1938 - Phase 2 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council, comprised primarily of
local elected officials, is the regional transportation policy board associated with
the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the regional
forum for cooperative decisions on transportation; and,
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council approved approximately
$28 million for the current Transportation Alternatives Program call for projects
on February 13, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake intends to submit a transportation
alternative project application for the FM1938 - Phase 2 project to the North
Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) prior to the May 30, 2014
deadline; and,
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council requires the submittal of a
resolution as part of the Transportation Alternatives Call for Project application
submission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
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SECTION 1.
The City of Southlake supports the FM1938 - Phase 2 project as applied
for in the 2014 Transportation Alternative Program Call for Projects application.
SECTION 2.
The City of Southlake will serve as the public sponsor and lead project
contact on this project. The City of Southlake agrees to designate a single point
of contact for the project.
SECTION 3.
The City of Southlake commits to fund or pass through funds from other
sources for a minimum local cash or in -kind match of 20% of the total project
cost.
SECTION 4.
The City of Southlake confirms that Cities of Southlake and Keller, not the
Regional Transportation Council, will be responsible for any cost overruns.
SECTION 5.
The City of Southlake understands and acknowledges that all awarded
funding is provided on a reimbursement basis.
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SECTION 6.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20th DAY OF MAY, 2014.
ATTEST:
Alicia Richardson
City Secretary
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
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Mayor