HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - SH 121 Local Funding AgreementMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: O RUMBELOW, -
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2013
SUBJECT: SH 121 LOCAL FUNDING AGREEMENT — TXDOT DALLAS
DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council consider approving additional funding for participation with TxDOT in the
acquisition of right -of -way for the SH 121 Section 13 Improvements in the amount of
$149,834.20, authorize staff to issue additional funds to TxDOT and take any necessary
action.
Funds for this additional funding participation are available in account 178- 78108 -014.
The City Council approved a Local Funding Agreement with the Dallas District for the
10% Local Match for right of way acquisition for Phase II of the SH 121 improvements
on May 5, 2009. Grapevine's funding commitment for the 10% match was $495,300.93.
At that time, the Dallas District staff had completed right of way appraisals and was
preparing for acquisitions in that part of the SH 121 corridor in northeast Grapevine and
northwest Coppell where Phase I had been completed. These acquisitions were
necessary for the construction of Phase II of the SH 121 improvements. Phase II of the
project included:
• service road reconstruction,
• construction of the northbound main lanes from the Tarrant/Dallas County line
northeast to Denton Creek,
• two new northbound main lane bridges at Grapevine Mills Boulevard N. /Sandy
Lake Road and Freeport Parkway
• braided ramps
Phase I had been a great success in removing the main lane traffic from the at grade
signalized crossings at Grapevine Mills Boulevard N. /Sandy Lake Road and Freeport
Parkway. However, it limited access to the area from the main lanes due to the limited
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existing right -of -way. To implement Phase II of the project and provide the desired
access to both cities, several braided ramps are planned. These ramp configurations
require much more right of way than standard ramps.
From the City of Grapevine's perspective, Phase II was and is critical to re- establish the
full access to Grapevine Mills and the surrounding commercial areas. This $90+ million
Roadway project, when completed, will provide three main lanes and three service road
lanes in each direction and should serve the area well for years to come.
TxDOT requires that local governments provide 10% of the funding for these projects.
Based on the estimated cost of right -of -way on the Grapevine side of the project of $6.5
million, Grapevine's share was approximately $650,000.00. Dallas County committed
$154,699.07 in funds in 2009 to reduce our cost to the $ 495,300.93 figure.
With the delay of the project from 2009 to 2014, right of way costs have increased
significantly from an estimate of $6.5 million to nearly $8 million in actual costs. The
updated cost based on actual purchases is $7,998,342.00 with the local 10% being
$799,834.20.
Initial Payment $495,300.93 Grapevine
Initial Payment $154,699.07 Dallas County
Total Initial Payment $650,000.00
Outstanding Due $149,834.20
We have funds available for this added cost participation.
Staff recommends approval.
JSL
October 9, 2013 (3:34PM)
Mr. Stan Laster
City of Grapevine
Director of Public Works
P.O. Box 95104
Grapevine, TX 76099
RE: Request for Additional ROW Funding
ofTransportation
Texas 75150 -6643 a (214)320 -6100
September 23, 2013
ROW CSJ: 0364 -02 -020; CST CSJ 0364 -02 -017
Project: SH 121
Limits: From Tarrant County Line to Business 121H
Dear Mr. Laster:
On September 8, 2009, the City of Grapevine executed an Agreement to Contribute Funds for the acquisition of
right of way along SH 121 from the Tarrant County Line to Business 121 H. In accordance with the terms of the
agreement, the City is responsible for ten percent (10 %) of the eligible right of way costs.
The eligible right of way costs and the City's funding share are detailed on the attached spreadsheet. Please remit a
check or warrant payable to "Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund" in the amount of $149,834.20 within
thirty (30) days from receipt of this letter.
If you have any questions, please call me at 214- 320 -4435. On questions relating to the spreadsheet, please call
Ms. Betty Taylor at 214- 320 -6258.
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