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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Green Ribbon ProjectMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER V MEETING DATE: APRIL 5, 2016 SUBJECT: LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT LPAFA) — SH 114 GREEN RIBBON PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: City Council consider adopting a resolution approving the Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to establish funding participation levels for the State Highway (SH) 114 Green Ribbon Project- Phase II, and take any necessary action. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are currently available in account 121-48810-312-15-0041 (Quality of Life). Several areas throughout the DFW Connector corridor were not included in TXDOT's landscape plan. The SH 114 Green Ribbon Project is one of the highly visible areas along the corridor where supplemental landscaping will enhance the appearance of Grapevine. 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 LPAFA formally establishes the funding participation level and scope for this specific project. TXDOT has requested that the City approve this LPAFA in April to facilitate their bidding schedule of June 2016. City of Grapevine was awarded $350,000 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. Staff recommends approval. L U T 10 N N • WHEREAS, a Master Agreement between the City of Grapevine and the State of Texas 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 114213, that provides for the development of, and funding for, landscape improvements of State Highway 114 from the Main Street Bridge to Texan Trail in the City of Grapevine; and WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council 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 resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public. 110',!V, THEREFORE,• D BY THE CITY COUNCILOF OFGRAPEVINE, 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 114 from the Main Street Bridge to Texan Trail in the City of Grapevine. Section 3. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 5th day of April, 2016. William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Tara Brooks City Secretary John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney RES. NO. 2