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SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
41ST YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM — CONTRACT APPROVAL
City Council to consider approval of the Tarrant County contract with Reyes Group in the
amount of $439,701.73 for the 41 ST Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
street reconstruction project, authorize staff to forward approval recommendation to
Tarrant County officials and take any necessary action.
FUNDING:
Partial CDBG funding is available for this project from Tarrant County in the amount of
$162,880.00. Funding for the remaining balance of $276,821.73 is available in account
number 174-43301-415-090 (Permanent Capitol Maintenance Fund).
The scope of the project is the reconstruction of the 800 block of East Texas Street (from
Ruth to Austin Streets) including new curb & 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 4, in the 2014 Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Low/Moderate Income Survey Data (LMISD).
These improvements will contribute to the upgrade of the areas by providing an improved
travel surface for motorists and pedestrians.
Three bids were submitted for this project. After reviewing the bids it was determined the
award be made to Reyes Group. They have constructed other projects within the City
and it has been identified as an acceptable choice for this type of project.
Staff recommends approval.
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