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HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER 16?1
NOVEMBER 21, 2000
MASTER ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT - TXDOT
City Council consider adopting a resolution approving a Master Advanced Funding
Agreement (MAFA) with TxDOT for future participation with TxDOT in on -system and off -
system roadway projects, authorize staff to execute said agreement, and take any
necessary action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Past TxDOT projects in the City of Grapevine in which the City participated required the
Council's approval of an Advanced Funding Agreement. The most recent one has been
for the Mustang Drive @ SH 26 Intersection Improvements.
TxDOT has now proposed a Master Advanced Funding Agreement to be executed by
Cities and TxDOT to establish the basic rules and requirements for jointly funded projects.
This will eliminate the need for repetitive approvals of duplicate agreements for each
project as it arises.
The details of the Master Advanced Funding Agreement mirror past agreements that the
City Council has approved for past projects. The Master Advanced Funding Agreement
addresses general participation responsibilities of the City and TxDOT regarding:
• Right-of-way acquisition,
• Utility relocation,
• Environmental issues,
• Design Standards
• Construction Responsibilities,
• Funding Responsibilities
The City Attorney has reviewed the Master Advanced Funding Agreement and has no
objections.
November 14, 2000 2:23PM
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Individual projects will then use Specific Project Agreements to identify unique details,
modify general requirements of the Master Advanced Funding Agreement if needed, and
establish cost estimates specific to each individual project.
Staff recommends approval.
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November 14, 2000 2:23PM
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A MASTER ADVANCED
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ADDRESSING FUNDING PARTICIPATION TO
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT ON -SYSTEM AND OFF -SYSTEM
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act of 1991
(ISTEA) and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA -21) authorize
transportation programs to meet challenges of protecting and enhancing communities
and advancing the nation's economic growth and competitiveness; and
WHEREAS, ISTEA and TEA -21 establish federally funded programs for
transportation improvements to implement its public purposes; and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and the State's
Transportation Agencies are required to develop plans and programs for urbanized
areas of the State; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT is required by state law to design, construct, and operate a
system of highways in cooperation with local governments; and
WHEREAS, federal and state laws require local governments to meet certain
contract standards relating to the management and administration of state and federal
funds; and
WHEREAS, the terms of this Master Advanced Funding Agreement (MAFA)
provides guidelines under which local governments must operate.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble of this resolution are true
and correct and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2.' That the City of Grapevine strongly supports the efforts of the MPO
and TxDOT in developing a system of highways in cooperation with local governments.
Section 3. The City of Grapevine is authorized to enter into a Master
Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for future on -system and off -system joint
projects within the City of Grapevine.
Section 4. 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 21st day of November, 2000.
ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
MASTER AGREEMENT
GOVERNING
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENTS
THIS MASTER AGREEMENT (MAFA) is made by and between the State of Texas, acting
by and through the Texas Department of Transportation hereinafter called the "State", and the
City of Grapevine, acting by and through its duly authorized officials, hereinafter called the
"Local. Government."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) and the
Transportation Equity Act for the 215` Century (TEA -21) codified under Title 23 U.S.C. Section
101 et seq., authorize transportation programs to meet the challenges of protecting and enhancing
communities and the natural environment and advancing the nation's economic growth and
competitiveness; and
WHEREAS, ISTEA and TEA -21 establish federally funded programs for transportation
improvements to implement its public purposes; and
WHEREAS, Title 23 U.S.C. Section 134 requires that Metropolitan Planning Organizations and
the States' Transportation Agencies to develop transportation plans and programs for urbanized
areas of the State; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Sections 201.103 and 222.052 establish that the
State shall design, construct and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local
governments; and
WHEREAS, federal and state laws require local governments to meet certain contract standards
relating to the management and administration of State and federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the governing terms of this Master Agreement will provide for efficient and
effective contract administration of the types of Local Project Advance Funding Agreements
(LPAFA) listed in Attachment A; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Government Code, Section 441.189 allows any state record to be created
or stored electronically in accordance with standards and procedures adopted as administrative
rules of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Local Government has approved entering into this
Master Agreement by resolution or ordinance dated , attached hereto and
made a part of this Master Agreement as Attachment B.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set
forth, it is agreed as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Period of the Agreements
This Master Agreement and the Local Project Advance Funding Agreements (LPAFAs)
subject to this Master Agreement become effective when signed by the last party whose
signing makes the respective agreements fully executed. This Master Agreement shall
remain in effect until terminated as provided in Article 2.
2. Termination of this Master Agreement
This agreement may be terminated by any of the following conditions:
a. by mutual written consent and agreement of all parties.
b. by any party with 90 days written notice. If this Master Agreement is terminated under
, this clause, all existing, fully executed LPAFAs made under this Master Agreement shall
automatically incorporate all the provisions of this Master Agreement.
c. by either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations as set forth in
this Master Agreement.
3. Termination of the Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA)
An LPAFA shall remain in effect until the project is completed and accepted by all parties,
unless:
a. the agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of the parties, or;
b. because of a breach of this Master Agreement or a breach of the Local Project Advance
Funding Agreement. Any cost incurred due to a breach of contract shall be paid by the
breaching party.
c. After the PS&E the local government may elect not to provide the funding and the project
does not proceed because of insufficient funds; the local government agrees to reimburse
the State for its reasonable actual costs incurred during the project.
d. Conditions for termination as specified in the LPAFA are fulfilled.
4. Amendments
a. Amendment of this Master Agreement by Notice with Mutual Consent: The State
may notify the Local Government of changes in this Master Agreement resulting from
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changes in federal or state laws or rules or regulations and these changes in the Master
Agreement shall be incorporated into this agreement unless the State is notified by the
Local Government within 60 days. From time to time, the State may issue numbered
restatements of this MAFA to wholly reflect its amendments.
b. This Master Agreement may be amended due to changes in the agreement or the
responsibilities of the parties. Such amendment must be made through a mutually
agreed upon, written amendment that is executed by the parties.
C. The notice of amendment and the amendment to this Master Agreement may be in an
electronic form to the extent permitted by law and after a prior written consent of the
parties to this agreement is made.
d. Amendments to the LPAFAs due to changes in the character of the work or terms of
the agreement, or responsibilities of the parties relating to a specific project governed
under this Master Agreement may be enacted through a mutually agreed upon, written
amendment to the LPAFA.
5. Remedies
This agreement shall not be considered as specifying the exclusive remedy for any agreement
default, but all remedies existing at law and in equity may be availed of by either party to this
agreement and shall be cumulative.
6. Utilities
If the required right of way encroaches upon existing utilities and the proposed project
requires their adjustment, removal or relocation, the Local Government will be responsible
for determining the scope of utility work and notify the appropriate utility company to
schedule adjustments, unless specified otherwise in a specific LPAFA under other provisions
of this MAFA.
The Local Government shall be responsible for the adjustment, removal or relocation of
utility facilities in accordance with applicable State laws, regulations, rules, policies and
procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: 43 TAC §15.55 relating to Construction Cost
Participation; 43 TAC §21.21 relating to State Participation in Relocation, Adjustment,
and/or Removal of Utilities; and, 43 TAC§ 21.31 et seq. relating to Utility Accommodation.
The Local Government will be responsible for all costs associated with additional
adjustment, removal, or relocation during the construction of the project, unless this work is
provided by the owners of the utility facilities:
a. per agreement;
b. per all applicable statutes or rules, or;
c. as specified otherwise in a LPAFA.
Prior to letting a construction contract for a local project, a utility certification must be made
available to the State upon request stating that all utilities needing to be adjusted for
completion of the construction activity have been adjusted.
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7. Environmental Assessment and Mitigation
Development of a local transportation project must comply with the National Environmental
Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which require environmental
clearance of federal -aid projects.
a. The Local Government is responsible for the identification and assessment of any
environmental problems associated with the development of a local project governed by
this agreement, unless provided for otherwise in the specific project agreement.
b. The Local Government is responsible for the cost of any environmental problem's
mitigation and remediation, unless provided for otherwise in the specific project
agreement.
c. The Local Government is responsible for providing any public meetings or public
hearings required for development of the environmental assessment, unless provided for
otherwise in the specific project agreement.
d. The Local Government shall provide the State with written certification from appropriate
regulatory agency(les) that identified environmental problems have been remediated,
unless provided for otherwise in the specific project agreement.
8. Compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards and ADA
All parties to this agreement shall ensure that the plans for and the construction of all projects
subject to this Master Agreement are in compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards
(TAS) issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, under the Architectural
Barriers Act, Article 9102, Texas Civil Statutes. The TAS establishes minimum accessibility
requirements to be consistent with minimum accessibility requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336) (ADA).
9. Architectural and Engineering Services
Any party to this contract may have responsibility for effecting the performance of
architectural and engineering services. Or, the parties may agree to be individually
responsible for portions of this work. The LPAFA shall define the party responsible for
performance of this work.
The engineering plans shall be developed in accordance with the applicable State's Standard
Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges, and the
special specifications and special provisions related thereto, unless specifically stated
otherwise in the LPAFA and approved by the State.
In procuring professional services, the parties to this agreement must comply with federal
requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 172 if the project is federally funded and with Texas
Government Code 2254, Subchapter A, in all cases.
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Professional services contracts for federally funded projects must conform to federal
requirements, specifically including the provision for participation by disadvantaged business
enterprises (DBEs), ADA, and environmental matters.
10. Construction Responsibilities
a. Unless specifically provided for otherwise in the LPAFA, the State shall advertise for
construction bids, issue bid proposals, receives and tabulate the bids and award and
administer the contract for construction of the Project. Administration of the contract
includes the responsibility for construction engineering and for issuance of any change
orders, supplemental agreements, amendments, or additional work orders, which may
become necessary subsequent to the award of the construction contract. In order to ensure
.federal funding eligibility, projects must be authorized by the State prior to advertising for
construction.
b. All contract letting and award procedures must be approved by the State prior to letting
and award of the construction contract, whether the construction contract is awarded by
the State or by the Local Government.
c. All contract change order review and approval procedures must be approved by the State
prior to start of construction.
d. Upon completion of the Project, the party constructing the project will issue and sign a
"Notification of Completion" acknowledging the Project's construction completion.
e. For federally funded contracts, the parties to this agreement will comply with federal
construction requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 635 and with requirements cited in 23
CFR Part 633, and shall include the latest version of Form "FHWA-1273" in the contract
bidding documents. If force account work will be performed, a finding of cost
effectiveness shall be made in compliance with 23 CFR 635, Part B.
11. Project Maintenance
The Local Government shall be responsible for maintenance of locally owned roads after
completion of the work and the State shall be responsible for maintenance of state highway
system after completion of the work if the work was on the state highway system, unless
otherwise provided for in the LPAFA or other prior existing maintenance agreement with the
Local Government.
12. Local Project Sources and Uses of Funds
a. The total estimated cost of the Project will be clearly stated in the local project
agreement. The expected cash contributions from the federal, state, Local Governments
or other parties will be clearly stated. The State will pay for only those project costs that
have been approved by the Texas Transportation Commission.
b. A project cost estimate showing the estimated contributions in kind or in cash for each
major area of the local project will be provided in the LPAFA. This project cost estimate
will show how necessary resources for completing the project will be provided by major
cost categories. These categories include but are not limited to: (1) costs of real
property; (2) costs of utility work; (3) costs of environmental assessment and
remediation; (4) cost of preliminary engineering and design; (5) cost of construction and
construction management; and (6) any other local project costs.
c. The State will be responsible for securing the Federal and State share of the funding
required for the development and construction of the local project. Federal share of the
project will be reimbursed to the local government on a cost basis.
d. The Local Government will be responsible for all non-federal or non -State participation
costs associated with the Project, including any overruns in excess of the approved local
project budget, unless otherwise provided for in the LPAFA.
e. Following execution of the LPAFA, but prior to the performance of any review work by
the State, the Local Government will remit a check or warrant made payable to the
"Texas Department of Transportation " in the amount specified in the LPAFA. The Local
Government will pay at a minimum its funding share for the estimated cost of preliminary
engineering for the project, unless otherwise provided for in the LPAFA.
f. Sixty (60) days prior to the date set for receipt of the construction bids, the Local
Government shall remit its remaining financial share for the State's estimated
construction oversight and construction costs, unless otherwise provided for in the
LPAFA.
g. In the event the State determines that additional funding is required by the Local
Government at any time during the Project, the State will notify the Local Government in
writing. The Local Government will make payment to the State within thirty (30) days
from receipt of the State's written notification, unless otherwise provided for in the
LPAFA.
h. Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the local project costs.
Any funds due to the Local Government, the State, or the Federal government will be
promptly paid by the owing party.
i. The State will not pay interest on any funds provided by the Local Government.
j. If a waiver has been granted, the State will not charge the Local Government for the
indirect costs the State incurs on the local project, unless this agreement is terminated at
the request of the Local Government prior to completion of the project.
k. If the local project has been approved for a "fixed price" or an "incremental payment"
non-standard funding or payment arrangement under 43 TAC § 15.52, the LPAFA will
clearly state the amount of the fixed price or the incremental payment schedule.
1. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has determined that certain counties qualify as
Economically Disadvantaged Counties in comparison to other counties in the state as
below average per capita property value, and below average per capita income, and above
average unemployment, for certain years. The LPAFA will reflect adjustments to the
standard financing arrangement based on this designation.
in. The State will not execute the contract for the construction of a local project until the
required funding has been made available by the Local Government in accordance with
the LPAFA.
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13. Right of Way and Real Property
The Local Government is responsible for the provision and acquisition of any needed right
of way or real property, unless the State agrees to participate in the provision of right of
way under the procedures described herein as parts A and B of this provision.
Title to right of way and other related real property must be acceptable to the State before
funds may be expended for the improvement of the right of way or real property.
If the Local Government is the owner of any part of a project site under an LPAFA, the
Local Government shall permit the State or its authorized representative access to occupy
the site to perform all activities required to execute the work under the LPAFA.
All parties to this agreement will comply with and assume the costs for compliance with all
the requirements of Title II and Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Title 42 U.S.C. A. Section 4601 et seq.,
including those provisions relating to incidental expenses incurred by the property owners
in conveying the real property to the Local Government, and benefits applicable to the
relocation of any displaced person as defined in 49 CFR Section 24.2(g). Documentation to
support such compliance must be maintained and made available to the State and its
representatives for review and inspection.
If the local government purchases right of way for a local government street, title will be
acquired in the name of the local government in accordance with applicable laws unless
specifically stated otherwise in the LPAFA and approved by the State.
If the State participates in the purchase of right of way for the state, it will be under the
processes established in the following paragraphs A or B, and the selected option shall be
specified in the LPAFA.
A. Purchase By the State for the State
The State will assume responsibility for acquisition of all necessary right of way for the
highway project. The Local Government will voluntarily contribute to the State funds
equal to ten (10) percent of the cost of the right of way for the proper development and
construction of the state highway system and shall transmit to the State a warrant or
check payable to the Texas Department of Transportation when notified by the State of
the estimated cost of the right of way. If the amount is found insufficient to pay the
Local Government's obligation, then the Local Government, upon request of the State,
will supplement this amount in such amount as requested by the State. Upon
completion of the highway project and in the event the total amount paid by the Local
Government is more than ten (10) percent of the actual cost of the right of way, any
excess amount will be returned to the Local Government. Cost of the right of way by
the State shall mean the total value of compensation paid to owners, including but not
limited to utility owners, for their property interests either through negotiations or
eminent domain proceedings.
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Purchase: Right of way purchases shall be a joint effort of the State and the Local
Government. Acquisition of right of way shall be in accordance with the terms of this
agreement and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws governing the
acquisition policies for acquiring real property. The State agrees to reimburse the
Local Government for its share of the cost of such right of way providing acquisition
when it has been authorized to proceed by the State.
Location Surveys and Preparation of Right of Way Data: The State, without cost
to the Local Government, will do the necessary preliminary engineering and title
investigation in order to supply to the Local Government the data and instruments
necessary to obtain acceptable title to the desired right of way.
Determination of Right of Way Values: The Local Government agrees to make a
determination of property values for each right of way parcel by methods acceptable
to the Local Government and to submit to the State's District Office a tabulation of
the values so determined, signed by the appropriate Local Government representative.
Such tabulations shall list the parcel numbers, ownership, acreage and recommended
compensation. Compensation shall be shown in the component parts of land
acquired, itemization of improvements acquired, damages (if any), and the amounts
by which the total compensation will be reduced if the owner retains improvements.
This tabulation shall be accompanied by an explanation to support the determined
values, together with a copy of information or reports used in arriving at all
determined values. Such work will be performed by the Local Government at its
expense without cost participation by the State. The State will review the data
submitted and may base its reimbursement on the values which are determined by this
review. The State, however, reserves the right to perform at its own expense any
additional investigation deemed necessary, including supplemental appraisal work by
State employees or by employment of fee appraisers, all as may be necessary for
determination of values to constitute the basis for State reimbursement. If at any stage
of the project development it is determined by mutual -agreement between the State
and Local Government that the requirement for the Local Government to submit to
the State property value determinations for any part of the required right of way
should be waived, the Local Government will make appropriate written notice to the
State of such waiver, such notice to be acknowledged in writing by the State. In
instances of such waiver, the State by its due processes and at its own expense will
make a determination of values to constitute the basis for State reimbursement.
Negotiations: The State will notify the Local Government as soon as possible as to
the State's determination of value. Negotiation and settlement with the property owner
will be the responsibility of the Local Government without participation by the State;
however, the Local Government will notify the State immediately prior to closing the
transaction so that a current title investigation may be made to determine if there has
been any change in the title. The Local Government will deliver properly executed
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instruments of conveyance which together with any curative instruments found to be
necessary as a result of the State's title investigation will be properly vest title in the
State for each right of way parcel involved. The costs incidental to negotiation and the
costs of recording the right of way instruments will be the responsibility of the Local
Government. The cost of title investigation will be the responsibility of the State.
Condemnation: Condemnation proceedings will be initiated at a time selected by the
Local Government and will be the Local Government's responsibility at its own
expense except as hereinafter indicated. The Local Government will obtain from the
State without cost current title information and engineering data at the time
condemnation are to be indicated. Except as hereinafter set forth the Local
Government will concurrently file condemnation proceedings and a notice of lis
pendens for each case in the name of the State, and in each case so filed the judgment
of the court will decree title to the property condemned to the State. The Local
Government may, as set forth herein under "Excess Takings" and where it is
determined to be necessary, enter condemnation proceedings in its own name.
Property acquired in the Local Government's name for the State must comply with
requirements set forth in the engineering data and title investigation previously
furnished to the Local Government by the State at such time as the Local Government
conveys said property to the State. Court Costs, Costs of Special Commissioners'
Hearings and Appraisal Expense: Court costs and costs of Special Commissioners'
hearings assessed against the State or Local Government in condemnation
proceedings conducted on behalf of the State and fees incident thereto will be paid by
the Local Government. Such costs and fees, with the exception of recording fees, will
be eligible for ninety (90) percent State reimbursement under the established
reimbursement procedure provided such costs and fees are eligible for payment by the
State under existing law. Where the Local Government uses the State's appraisers
employed on a fee basis in Special Commissioners' hearings or subsequent appeals,
the cost of the appraiser for updating the report, for preparing new reports, preparing
for court testimony and appearing in court to testify in support of the appraisal will be
paid direct by the Local Government, but will be eligible for ninety (90) percent State
reimbursement under established procedure provided prior approval for such
appraiser has been obtained from the State. The fee paid the appraiser by the Local
Government shall be in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in the appraiser's
contract for appraisal services with the State.
Excess Takings: In the event the Local Government desires to acquire land in excess
of that requested by the State for right of way purposes, the State's cost participation
will be limited to the property needed for its purposes. If the Local Government elects
to acquire the entire property, including the excess taking, by a single instrument of
conveyance or in one eminent domain proceeding, the property involved will be
acquired in the name of the Local Government and that portion requested by the State
for right of way will be separately conveyed to the State by the Local Government.
When acquired by negotiation, the State's participation will be based on the State's
approved value of that part of the property requested for right of way purposes,
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provided that such approved value does not exceed actual payment made by the Local
Government. When acquired by condemnation, the State's participation will be in the
proportionate part of the final judgment amount computed on the basis of the
relationship of the State's approved value to the State's predetermined value for the
whole property.
Improvements: Property owners will be afforded an opportunity in the negotiations
to retain any or all of their improvements in the right of way taking. In anticipation of
the owner desiring to retain improvements, the State's approved value will include the
amounts by which the upper limit of State participation will be reduced for the
retention. It is further agreed that the upper limit for the State's participation in the
Local Government's cost for an improved parcel will be reduced as shown in the
State's approved value where the owner retains an improvement which is to be moved
by either the Local Government or the owner. In the event improvements, which are,
in whole or part, a part of the right of way taking are not retained by the owner; title is
to be secured in the name of the State.
The State will participate in the acquisition of a structure severed by the right of way
line if the part of the house, building or similar structure which lies outside the right
of way cannot be reconstructed adequately or there is nothing but salvage left,
provided that the State's value is established on this basis and provided that title to the
entire structure is taken in the name of the State. The State shall dispose of all
improvements acquired. The net revenue derived by the State from the disposition of
any improvements sold through the General Services Commission will be credited to
the cost of the right of way procured and shared with the Local Government.
'Relocation of Utilities on Acquired State Right of Way: If the required right of
way encroaches upon an existing utility located on its own right of way and the
proposed highway construction requires the adjustment, removal or relocation of the
utility facility, the State will establish the necessity for the utility work. State
participation in the cost of making the necessary change, less any resulting increase in
the value to the utility and less any salvage value obtainable, may be obtained by
either the "actual cost" or "lump sum" procedures. Reimbursement under "actual cost"
will be made subsequent to the Local Government's certification that the work has
been completed and will be made in an amount equal to ninety (90) percent of the
eligible items of cost as paid to the utility owner. The "lump sum" procedure requires
that the State establishes the eligibility of the utility work and enters into a three -party
agreement, with the owners of the utility facilities and the Local Government, which
sets forth the exact lump sum amount of reimbursement, based on a prior appraisal.
The utility will be reimbursed by the Local Government after proper certification by
the utility that the work has been done, said reimbursement to be the basis of the prior
lump sum agreement. The State will reimburse the Local Government in an amount
equal to ninety (90) percent of the firm commitment as paid to the utility owner. The
foregoing is subject to the provision that the individual lump sum approved value
shall not exceed $20,000, except as specifically approved by the State. In those cases
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where a single operation is estimated to exceed $20,000 the transaction will be
brought to the attention of the State for determination of proper handling based upon
the circumstances involved. Such utility firm commitment will be an appropriate item
of right of way. The adjustment, removal or relocation of any utility line on publicly
owned right of way by sufferance or permit will not be eligible for State
reimbursement. The term "utility" under this agreement shall include publicly,
privately and cooperatively owned utilities.
Fencing Requirements: The Local Government may either pay the property owner
for existing right of way fences based on the value such fences contribute to the part
taken and damages for an unfenced condition resulting from the right of way taking,
in which case the estimated value of such right of way fences and such damages will
be included in the recommended value and the approved value, or the Local
Government may do the fencing on the property owner's remaining property.
Where the Local Government performs right of way fencing as a part of the total right
of way consideration, neither the value of existing right of way fences nor damages
for an unfenced condition will be included in the recommended value or the approved
value. State participation in the Local Government's cost of constructing right of way
fencing on the property owner's remainder may be based on either the actual cost of
the fencing or on a predetermined lump sum amount. The State will be given credit
for any salvaged fencing material and will not participate in any overhead costs of the
Local Government.
If State participation is to be requested on the lump sum basis, the State and the Local
Government will reach an agreement prior to the actual accomplishment of the work
as to the necessity, eligibility and a firm commitment as to the cost of the entire
fencing work to be performed. The foregoing is subject to the provision that the lump
sum approved cost shall not exceed $20,000, except as specifically approved by the
State. In the event the cost of the fencing is estimated to exceed $20,000, the
transaction will be brought to the attention of the State for determination of proper
handling based upon the circumstances involved.
Reimbursement: The State will reimburse the Local Government for right of way
acquired after the date of this agreement in amount not to exceed ninety (90) percent
of the cost of the right of way acquired in accordance with the terms and provisions of
this agreement. The State's reimbursement will be in the amount of ninety (90)
percent of the State's predetermined value of each parcel, or the net cost thereof,
whichever is the lesser amount.
If condemnation is necessary and title is taken as set forth herein under the section
entitled "Condemnation," the participation by the State shall be based on the final
judgment, conditioned upon the State having been notified in writing prior to the
filing of such suit and upon prompt notice being given as to all action taken therein.
The State shall have the right to become a party to the suit at any time for all
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purposes, including the right of appeal at any stage of the proceedings. All other items
of cost shall be borne by the State and the Local Government as provided in other
sections of this agreement. If a lump sum fencing or utility adjustment agreement has
been executed, the State will reimburse the Local Government in the amount of ninety
(90) percent of the predetermined lump sum cost of the right of way fencing or utility
adjustment.
If the Local Government prefers not to execute a lump sum agreement for either
fencing or utility adjustments, the State will reimburse on the actual cost of such
fencing or adjustments. The Local Government's request for reimbursement will be
supported by a breakdown of the labor, materials and equipment used.
General: It is understood that the terms of this agreement shall apply to new right of
way authorized and requested by the State which is needed and not yet dedicated, in
use or previously acquired in the name of the State or Local Government for highway,
street or road purposes. This agreement shall also apply, with regard to any existing
right of way, to outstanding property interests not previously acquired and to eligible
utility adjustments not previously made, as authorized and requested by the State.
It is further understood that if unusual circumstances develop in the right of way
acquisition which are not clearly covered by the terms of this agreement, such unusual
circumstances or problems will be resolved by mutual agreement between the State
and the Local Government.
14. Notices
All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered
personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid or sent by electronic mail,
(electronic notice being permitted to the extent permitted by law but only after a separate
written consent of the parties), addressed to such party at the following addresses:
Mr. Steven E. Simmons, P.E., District Engineer Mr. Roger Nelson
Texas Department of Transportation City Manager
P.O. Box 6868 City of Grapevine
Fort Worth, Texas 76115 P.O. Box 95104
Grapevine, Texas 76099
All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless
otherwise provided herein. Either party may change the above address by sending written
notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that such notices
shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail and such request shall be honored and
carried out by the other party.
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15. Legal Construction
In case one or more of the provisions contained in this agreement shall for any reason be
held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or
unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions and this agreement shall be construed
as if it did not contain the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision.
16. Responsibilities of the Parties
The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or
employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and
deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents.
17. Ownership of Documents
Upon completion or termination of this agreement, all documents prepared by the State shall
remain the property of the State. All data prepared under this agreement shall be made
available to the State without restriction or limitation on their further use. All documents
produced or approved or otherwise created by the Local Government shall be transmitted to
the State in the form of photocopy reproduction on a monthly basis as required by the State.
The originals shall remain the property of the Local Government.
18. Compliance with Laws
The parties shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules
and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or
tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this agreement. When required, the
Local Government shall furnish the State with satisfactory proof of this compliance.
19. Sole Agreement
This agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties and supersedes
any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting the agreement's subject
matter.
20. Cost Principles
In order to be reimbursed with federal funds, the parties shall comply with the Cost
Principles established in OMB Circular A-87 that specify that all reimbursed costs are
allowable, reasonable and allocable to the Project.
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21. Procurement and Property Management Standards
The parties shall adhere to the procurement standards established in Title 49 CFR § 18.36 and
with the property management standard established in Title 49 CFR § 18.32.
22. Inspection of Books and Records
The parties to the agreement shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records
and other documentation relating to costs incurred under this agreement and shall make such
materials available to the State, the Local Government, and, if federally funded, the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA), and the U.S. Office of the Inspector General, or their
duly authorized representatives for review and inspection at its office during the contract
period and for four (4) years from the date of completion of work defined under this contract
or until any impending litigation, or claims are resolved. Additionally, the State, the Local
Government, and the FHWA and their duly authorized representatives shall have access to
all the governmental records that are directly applicable to this agreement for the purpose of
making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.
23. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Audit Requirements
The parties shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984, P.L. 98-502,
ensuring that the single audit report includes the coverage stipulated in OMB Circular No.
A-128 through August 31, 2000 and stipulated in OMB Circular A-133 after August 31,
2000.
24. Civil Rights Compliance
The Local Government shall comply with the regulations of the Department of
Transportation as they relate to nondiscrimination (49 CFR Chapter 21 and 23 CFR
§710.405(B)), and Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity," as
amended by Executive Order 11375 and supplemented in the Department of Labor
Regulations (41 CFR Part 60).
25. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Requirements
The parties shall comply with the Disadvantaged/Minority Business Enterprise Program
requirements established in 49 CFR Part 26.
26. Debarment Certifications
The parties are prohibited from making any award at any tier to any party that is debarred or
suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance
Programs under Executive Order 12549, "Debarment and Suspension." The parties to this
contract shall require any party to a subcontract or purchase order awarded under this
contract to certify its eligibility to receive Federal funds and, when requested by the State, to
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furnish a copy of the certification in accordance with Title 49 CFR Part 29 (Debarment and
Suspension).
27. Lobbying Certification
In executing this Master Agreement, the signatories certify to the best of his or her
knowledge and belief, that:
a. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the
parties to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal
contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into
of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
b. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative
agreements, the signatory for the Local Government shall complete and submit the federal
Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its
instructions.
c. The parties shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify
and disclose accordingly.
By executing an LPAFA under this Master Agreement, the parties reaffirm this lobbying
certification with respect to the individual projects and reaffirm this certification of the
material representation of facts upon which reliance will be made. Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Title 31
U.S.C. § 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a
civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
28. Signatory Warranty
The signatories to this agreement warrant that each has the authority to enter into this
agreement on behalf of the party represented.
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IN TESTIMONY HEREOF the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in
duplicate counterparts.
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Name
Title:
Date: -
THE STATE OF TEXAS
Executed for the Executive Director and approved for the Texas Transportation Commission for
the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies or work
programs heretofore approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission.
Jennifer D. Soldano, Director
Contract Services Office
Date:
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ATTACHMENT A
TYPES OF LPAFA FUNDING CATEGORIES UNDER THE MAFA
P efix
Federal Categories
Prefix Federal Categories
r
Interstate
Demonstration Projects
Interstate
Interstate Maintenance
Interstate 4R Discretionary
Interstate Constr. Discretionary
IE Hi Priori Corridor on NHS
IM Rural Access Projects
IDR Innovative Projects
ID Priori Intermodal Projects
Congestion Corridor
DPR
DPR
DPI
DPM
IVH/ITS
Brid es
High Priority Projects
HP
Brid e Re air/Rehab On -System
BR/BH
Other
National Highwa System
l
Surface Transportation Program
Forest Highways
FH
Urban Mobility/Rehab
STP -UM
Areas < 200,000
STATE CATEGORIES
ncement
o Mobility;Rehab
ban MobilihlRehab
rUrban& Rural Rehabilitation
Rural Mobility Rehab
Rail-Hv,Crossing Protective Devices
Rail -H« Crossing Hazard Elimination
Railroad grade Separations
Safety -Hazard Elimination
STP -TE
STP -MM
STP -R
STP -RM
STP-RXP
STP-RXH
STP-RGS
STP -HES
Preventive Maintenance
Farm-to-Market/Farm-to-Market Rehab
District DiscretionaryCD
State Funded Rehab
Park Road
State Funded Mobili
PASS/PASS Metro Match
Traffic Si nals, Signing& Pavement Markings
Miscellaneous
CPM
A/AR
C
C
C -
C
C
C
Congestion Mitigation & Air Qualit
CM
Railroad Re lankrn
State Funded Landscape
CRX
C/CL
Donor State Bonus*
CLM
An Area
DB
State Urban Street
CUS
Areas >200,000
DBM
Areas <200,000
DBU
Others per LPAFA exception
Minimum Guarantee
MG
Off -System Bridges Program
BROX
*ISTEA Funding Categories — Not Re-established
in TEA 21
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