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HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGERS
APRIL 19, 2005
SH 121 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
City Council consider adopting a Resolution approving the Memorandum of
Understanding - SH 121 Funding Strategy prepared by the NCTCOG Staff, and take
any necessary action.
BACKGROUND:
In Grapevine, SH 121 will not be a toll facility. However, the City of Grapevine
contributed $600,000 to Denton County as our participation in the State Infrastructure
Bank Loan program. The terms of this MOU include the reimbursement of the City's
funds by Denton County upon reimbursement by TxDOT. This reimbursement will occur
because the design and construction of the project will be paid out of proceeds from the
tolled portion of the project north of Denton Creek to the Dallas North Tollway.
Staff recommends approval.
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Regional Transportation Council
The Transportation Policy Body for the North Central Texas Council of Governments —
(Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas -Fort Worth Region) —
S.H. 121 Memorandum of DATE: March 24, 2005
Understanding Signatories
Michael Morris, P.E.
Director of Transportation
SUBJECT: Transmittal of S.H. 121 Memorandum of Understanding
The S.H. 121 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines the funding strategy
associated with the tolling of S.H. 121 from the southern end of the S.H. 121 Bypass at Denton
Creek to the Dallas North Tollway has recently been finalized. A fully executed original is being
transmitted to you via certified mail. As noted in the document, this MOU serves as a staff
planning document, which will be supported by subsequent approval by your policy bodies by
resolution.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments and Texas Department of Transportation
have secured or are pursuing funding for all projects identified in the MOU. Please note that all
projects included in the S.H. 121 MOU will go to bid as soon as funding is available and the
project is ready for construction. We look forward to working with you in the future to monitor
these projects and facilitate their timely implementation.
Please contact Christie Jestis or me at 817/695-9240 if you have any questions or if you need
any additional information regarding the S.H. 121 Memorandum of Understanding.
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Enclosure
cc: Bob Brown, P.E., Assistant District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation
fen Griffin, P.E., City Engineer, City of Coppell
"Jerry Hodge, Director of Public Works, City of Grapevine
Cesar Molina, Jr., P.E., Director of Transportation, City of Carrollton
John Polster, Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc.
Cissy Sylo, P.E., Director of Engineering Services, City of Frisco
Alan Upchurch, P.E., City Engineer, City of Plano
2004-2005 UPWP Element 3.01 Project File
P. 0. Box 5888 • Arlington, Texas 76005-5888 - (817) 695-9240 • FAX (817) 640-3028 0
http://www.ncteog.dst.tx.us/trans
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
S.H. 121 Funding Strategy
This memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a staff planning document that is intended to outline the
agreement regarding the S.H. 121 tollway funding strategy and is not intended to be a legally binding or
enforceable agreement. On March 25, 2004, the Texas Transportation Commission approved Minute Order
109615, which allows the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to issue bonds and other public
securities to fund state highway system improvements. Subsequently, TxDOT and the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) recommended the construction of S.H. 121 as an electronic toll facility
from the southern end of the S.H. 121 Bypass at Denton Creek to the Dallas North Tollway (DNT). Denton
County, The Colony, Lewisville, Carrollton, Coppell, Frisco, Plano, and Grapevine concur with the TxDOT
and NCTCOG recommendation. The impacted parties hereby do state their positions concerning the funding
strategy and, subject to the various conditions contained herein and approval of appropriate funding and
contractual documents, their intent to subsequently enter into binding agreements which will implement the
following basic terms. It is noted that all projects included below will go to bid as soon as the project is ready
for construction.
I. NEAR NEIGHBOR/NEAR TIMEFRAME POLICY
DENTON COUNTY
I.H. 35E: from President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) to the Lake Lewisville Bridge
• Denton County will contribute $57 million from TRIP -04, the Transportation Road Improvement
Program— 2004 from County Judge, Commissioner Precinct 1, and Commissioner Precinct 3 funds.
• TxDOT agrees to fund the remaining cost of Design, Right -of -Way (ROW), and Construction.
• TxDOT agrees to make every effort possible to open I.H. 35E to traffic by 2011 or within seven years
of agreement on S.H. 121.
F.M. 720: from .2 Miles West of Garza Lane to .1 mile west of F.M. 423
• Denton County agrees to use $6 million in TRIP -04 funds to provide the Environmental Assessment
(EA), Schematic, PS&E, and 10% of ROW costs from Commissioner Precinct 1 funds with
remaining funds committed to the cost of construction.
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to fund 90% of ROW and the remaining cost to construct F.M. 720.
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to make every effort possible to open F.M. 720 to traffic by 2008.
F.M. 423: from S.H. 121 to U.S. 380
• Denton County will provide the EA, Schematic, and PS&E for F.M. 423 from Stewarts Creek Road to
U.S. 380 from Commissioner Precinct 1 funds. Denton County will also pay 10% of ROW for this
segment with $3.5 million in TRIP -04 funds with remaining funds committed to the cost of
construction.
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to fund remaining cost of construction for F.M. 423 from Stewarts Creek to
U.S. 380.
• Denton County agrees to fund 100% of the cost of the EA, Schematic, and PS&E for F.M. 423 from
S.H. 121 to Stewarts Creek Road.
• Denton County agrees to fund 10% of ROW for F.M. 423 from S.H. 121 to Stewarts Creek Road from
Commissioner Precinct 2 funds.
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to fund 90% of ROW for F.M. 423 from S.H. 121 to U.S. 380.
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to fund 100% of construction for F.M. 423 from S.H. 121 to Stewarts Creek.
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to make every effort possible to accelerate F.M. 423 letting to permit it to be
open to traffic near F.M. 720 completion and coordinated with the northern F.M. 423 segment, but in
any event within six years of agreement on S.H. 121.
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Reprioritization of S.H. 114
Denton County agrees to stage construct S.H. 114 from I.H. 35W to F.M. 156 freeing up approximately $47
million. In return, Denton County requests the following:
S.H. 114: from .3 Miles East of Wise/Denton County Line to 2,100 Feet West of F.M. 156
• Denton County to provide EA, Schematic, and 10% ROW.
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to fund PS&E, 90% of ROW and 100% Construction (funds for this project
already exist in the Unified Transportation Program).
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to make every effort possible to let S.H. 114 by 2006.
F.M. 407: from F.M. 1830 to Chinn Chapel Road
• Denton County to provide EA, Schematic, PS&E, and 10% ROW.
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to fund 90% of ROW and 100% of construction.
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to make every effort possible to let F.M. 407 by 2006.
De -federalization of Projects
Denton County agrees to reprioritize $18.25 million of its participation in the following projects in the
following amounts:
• I.H. 35E Commissioner Precinct 2 funds totaling $2 million
• F.M. 423 Commissioner Precinct 2 funds totaling $10.5 million
• F.M. 544 Commissioner Precinct 2 funds totaling $5.75 million
TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to fund the $18.25 million reprioritized by Denton County as outlined above, if
Denton County will fund the following local projects totaling $18.25 million:
• Memorial Drive (three sections) from Blair Oaks to Navaho (0/2 to 4 lanes) totaling $4.75 million
• South Colony Blvd. from Memorial Drive to S.H. 121 (0 to 4 lanes) totaling $2.25 million
• Paige Road from South Colony to North Colony (4 to 6 lanes) totaling $4.25 million
• F.M. 423 10% ROW totaling $4 million
• The Colony's share of utility relocation and installation costs along F.M. 423, not funded by TxDOT,
totaling $3 million.
The defederalized funds allocated to local projects are not necessarily prioritized in the order in which they
appear in the Memorandum of Understanding, but will be funded according to the agreements executed
between Denton County (Precinct 2) and the City of The Colony.
COLLIN COUNTY
Upon reimbursement by TxDOT, Denton County agrees to refund Collin County's State Infrastructure Bank
loan expenditures.
CITY OF THE COLONY
F.M. 423: from S.H. 121 to U.S. 380
The City of The Colony benefits from the construction of F.M. 423 (see terms outlined in the Denton County -
S.H. 121 NearNeighbor/Near Timeframe Projects above).
F.M. 720: from .2 Miles West of Garza Lane to .1 mile west of F.M. 423
The City of The Colony benefits from the construction of F.M. 720 (see terms outlined in the Denton County -
S.H. 121 Near Neighbor/Near Timeframe Projects above).
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Denton County agrees to fund the following projects as listed in the De -federalization section:
• Memorial Drive (three sections) from Blair Oaks to Navaho (0/2 to 4 lanes) totaling $4.75 million
• South Colony Blvd. from Memorial Drive to S.H. 121 (0 to 4 lanes) totaling $2.25 million
• Paige Road from South Colony to North Colony (4 to 6 lanes) totaling $4.25 million
• F.M. 423 10% ROW totaling $4 million
• The Colony's share of utility relocation and installation costs along F.M. 423 not funded by TxDOT,
totaling $3 million
Upon reimbursement by TxDOT, Denton County agrees to refund the City of The Colony's State
Infrastructure Bank loan expenditures.
NCTCOG will request that the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) have a tolltag store within the City of
The Colony to accommodate local utilization.
NCTCOG will request that NTTA initiate discussion regarding the use of tolltags by rental vehicle agencies.
CITY OF LEWISVILLE
I.H. 35E from PGBT to Lake Lewisville Bridge
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to fund an additional $8 million to replace the City of Lewisville's $8
million bond fund contribution to the I.H. 35E project.
Local Projects:
• NCTCOG agrees to fund $8 million toward a local project, preliminarily identified as Corporate
Drive, in the City of Lewisville. The City of Lewisville agrees to fund the local match for this project.
• Upon reimbursement by TxDOT, Denton County agrees to refund the City of Lewisville's State
Infrastructure Bank loan expenditures.
CITY OF CARROLLTON
I.H. 35E from PGBT to Lake Lewisville Bridge
• Denton County will contribute $57 million from TRIP -04.
• TxDOT agrees to fund the remaining cost of Design, ROW, and Construction.
• TxDOT agrees to make every effort possible to open I.H. 35E to traffic within 7 years of agreement
on S.H. 121.
Beltline Road from Jackson Road to 1,000 feet west of I.H. 35E
• TxDOT agrees to fund $10 million toward the reconstruction of Beltline Road to create a grade -
separated facility that will pass under I.H. 35E and the existing rail lines in the area.
• NCTCOG agrees to pursue $10 million in funding toward the reconstruction of Beltline Road to create
a grade -separated facility that will pass under I.H. 35E and the existing rail lines in the area.
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to fund the project in 2005 and make every effort possible to complete the
project by 2011
• The City of Carrollton will work with other local partners to identify a funding source for the
remaining funding shortfall.
• Upon reimbursement by TxDOT, Denton County agrees to refund the City of Carrollton's State
Infrastructure Bank loan expenditures.
CITY OF COPPELL
Freeport Parkway from S.H. 121 to Sandy Lake Road; new roadway; 0 to 6 lanes
• NCTCOG agrees to fund $3.64 million toward the construction of Freeport Parkway.
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Freeport Parkway from Sandy Lake Road to Ruby Road; addition of lanes; 2 to 4 lanes
• NCTCOG agrees to fund $3.368 million toward the widening of Freeport Parkway.
The Funnel Project:
• TxDOT/NCTCOG agree to expedite construction of the "Funnel" project on S.H. 121/S.H. 114 from
Business 114 to the Dallas County Line.
• Upon reimbursement by TxDOT, Denton County agrees to refund the City of Coppell's State
Infrastructure Bank loan expenditures.
TxDOT ensures placement of a northbound exit ramp on S.H. 121 to serve Sandy Lake Road. The
ramp should:
• Protect the diamond interchange planned at S.H. 121 and Freeport Parkway, and
• Provide access to Grapevine Mills Shopping Mall.
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Funnel Project:
• TxDOT agrees to fully fund and expedite construction of the "Funnel" project on S.H. 121/S.H. 114
from Business 114 to the S.H. 121 Bypass/Denton Creek.
• Upon reimbursement by TxDOT, Denton County agrees to refund the City of Grapevine's State
Infrastructure Bank loan expenditures.
CITY OF PLANO
U.S. 75 Ramp Improvements at Parker Road:
• NCTCOG agrees to reallocate federal funds from two intersection improvement projects at Preston
Road/Legacy Drive and Spring Creek Parkway/Coit Road, and from the Los Rios Boulevard widening
project to construct ramp improvements at U.S. 75 and Parker Road through the November 2004
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Revisions.
• NCTCOG agrees to fund $3 million for the U.S. 75/Parker Road Interchange project to be added to
the Transportation Improvement Program through the February 2005 STIP Revisions. An additional
$3 million in TxDOT funding will be pursued for this project.
CITY OF FRISCo
F.M. 423: from S.H. 121 to U.S. 380
The City of Frisco benefits from the construction of F.M. 423 (see terms outlined in the Denton County - S.H.
121 Near Neighbor/Near Timeframe Projects above).
F.M. 2934 from F.M. 423 to the Dallas North Tollway; widen 2 to 6 lane divided
• TxDOT agrees to fund 100% of construction costs for F.M. 2934 from F.M. 423 to the Dallas North
Tollway as previously committed by TxDOT.
• The cost estimate for this project is $12 million.
• TxDOT agrees to make every effort possible to let the project immediately upon completion of
design, approval of the EA, and ROW acquisition, which is estimated to be complete by fall 2005.
F.M. 3537 from S.H. 289 to F.M. 2478; widen 0 to 6 lane divided
• TxDOT agrees to fund 100% of the construction cost of F.M. 3537 from S.H. 289 to F.M. 2478 as
previously agreed upon between the City of Frisco and TxDOT as part of negotiations for the City of
Frisco for constructing F.M. 720 from F.M. 423 to Preston at the City of Frisco's expense.
• The cost estimate for this project is $18 million.
• TxDOT agrees to make every effort possible to let the project immediately upon completion of design,
approval of the EA, and ROW acquisition, which is estimated to be complete by spring 2006.
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Tolling along S.H. 121 from Denton Creek to the Dallas North Tollway
• TxDOT and the City of Frisco agree that the westbound Legacy and eastbound Dallas North Tollway
exit ramps will not be tolled.
• TxDOT and the City of Frisco agree to allow a toll on the westbound Spring Creek Parkway exit ramp
only.
II. FUTURE EXCESS TOLL REVENUE POLICY
On September 9, 2004, the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of
Governments approved the attached policy regarding excess revenue generated by toll roads in the Dallas -Fort
Worth area. The approved policy outlines the circumstances under which excess toll revenue would become
available and be distributed.
III. SIGNATURE OF AGREEMENT
This agreement is contingent upon approval of the terms outlined herein by the policy body of each impacted
party, as well as final approval of the funding package by the Texas Transportation Commission.
William Hale, P.E.
Texas Department of Transportation
Judge Mary Horn
Denton County
Dale Cheatham
City of The Colony
Jim Witt
City of Coppell
Tom Muehlenbeck
City of Plano
George Purefoy
City of Frisco
Michael Morris, P.E.
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Ruben Delgado, P.E.
Collin County
Leonard Martin
City of Carrollton
Claude King
City of Lewisville
Roger Nelson
City of Grapevine
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