HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 - CDBG Program MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2012
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING — 38th YEAR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council conduct a Public Hearing to receive input relative to the proposed 38th Year
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program street reconstruction project,
authorize staff to proceed with the application submittal to Tarrant County and take any
necessary action.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding is available in the amount of$176,621 (CDBG 38th Year Funding Account) and
$60,591 (Street PCMF Account) for a total amount of$237,212.
BACKGROUND:
The scope of the project is the reconstruction of the 700 block of East Texas Street(from
Wood to Ruth Streets) including new curb and gutter, asphalt paving, sidewalks on both
sides of the road, handicap ramps and driveway approaches.
The roadway reconstruction project is located in the College Heights Addition, CDBG
Target Area designated as census tract 1137.05 Block Group 2, in the 2000 Census.
These improvements will contribute to the upgrade of the areas by providing an improved
travel surface for motorists and pedestrians in the neighborhood.
The cost estimate for this project including engineering is $237,212.
Staff recommends approval.
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