HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - SH26 Green Ribbon ProjectMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2019
SUBJECT: LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT — STATE
HIGHWAY 26 PHASE VI GREEN RIBBON PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council consider adopting a resolution approving the Local Project
Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) to establish funding participation levels for State
Highway 26 Green Ribbon Project - Phase VI, and take any necessary
action.
FUNDING SOURCE: Approval of the agreement will have no effect on City funds at this time.
BACKGROUND: Several areas throughout the DFW Connector corridor were not included
in TXDOT's landscape plan. The State Highway 26 Green Ribbon Project
will enhance the Entertainment District stretching from the Gaylord Texan
and Great Wolf Lodge to Grapevine Mills Mall.The supplemental
landscaping will greatly strengthen Grapevine's streetscape identity in this
important corridor within the City.
The project is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and
TXDOT Green Ribbon program. The Green Ribbon program provides no
allowances for cost overruns; therefore, the City will cover any cost
overruns that may arise.
This project will be administered by the City. A Master Agreement,
adopted by the City per resolution and the State in November 2000,
establishes general terms and conditions for transportation projects of this
nature. The LPAFAformally establishes the funding participation level and
scope for this specific project. TXDOT has requested that the City
approve this LPAFA in October to facilitate their bidding schedule of June
2020.
City of Grapevine was awarded $300,000 Green Ribbon Funds to use
towards this project. Once bids are received for this project, options will be
presented to City Council for approval. This advanced funding agreement
confirms any amount over the grant funds the City will pay of which the
required funds are budgeted in the Quality of Life fund.
Staff will return at a later date for approval of a construction contract and
appropriation. Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ADDRESSING FUNDING
PARTICIPATION LEVEL AND PROJECT SCOPE FOR THE
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE STATE
HIGHWAY 26 GREEN RIBBON PROJECT - PHASE VI, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, a Master Agreement between the City of Grapevine and the State was
adopted by Resolution No. 2000-60 on November 21, 2000 and the agreement states the
general terms and conditions for transportation projects developed through this Local
Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order 115550,
that provides for the development of, and funding for, landscape improvements to State
Highway 26 at Texan Trail to State Highway 121 frontage road; and
WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council strongly supports the efforts of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization and Texas Department of Transportation in
developing a system of highways in cooperation with local governments; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
ordinance have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this ordinance to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine approves entering into
this Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for landscape
improvements of State Highway 26 Green Ribbon Project — Phase VI in the City of
Grapevine.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 15th day of October, 2019.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Shawna Barnes
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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