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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER R
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2010
SUBJECT: GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE
AND THE STATE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
FOR THE ADAPTIVE SIGNAL SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council consider adopting a resolution approving a grant agreement between the
City of Grapevine and the Comptroller of Public Accounts for implementing an adaptive
signal system at 11 signalized intersections, and take any necessary action.
FUNDING:
Matching Funds (20%) are available in 03 GO Bonds.
BACKGROUND:
The Comptroller of Public Accounts received stimulus funding to support the State
Energy Program for energy efficiency. The program is being administered by the State
Energy Conservation Office (SECO). Of the funding, $6 million was set aside for signal
synchronization and Light Emitting Diode (LED) retrofits. City staff applied for this
funding in October 2009 and was one of only 16 agencies in the entire State to be
selected. Grapevine was awarded $308,000 in stimulus funding. The grant requires a
local match of $77,000 (20%).
Adaptive signal control is the latest in signal timing technology. Adaptive systems collect
traffic information in real time, communicate with adjacent signals and continually come
up with the best signal timing. The systems adjust to changing traffic conditions without
the need for manual re-timing.
We have a total of 69 traffic signals in the City. Using other federal grants that have
already been awarded ($1.717 million), we plan to install adaptive signal control at 41
signalized intersections and re-time 18 other signals. This new award will add adaptive
signal control at the 11 remaining signals along Glade Road, Mustang Drive and Stone
Myers Parkway, essentially addressing all our signal timing needs.
Staff recommends approval.
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January 28,2010(2:OOPM)
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE,TEXAS AUTHORIONG A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADDRESSING
AMENDED FUNDING PARTICIPATION LEVEL AND AMENDED
PROJECT SCOPE FOR SIGNAL RE-TIMING AND DETECTOR
REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO ADD AN ADAPTIVE
SIGNAL SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE;
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 107737
that provides for the development of, and funding for the Traffic Signal Improvements
project in the City of Grapevine; 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.
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 Council of the City of Grapevine approves entering
into this Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement amendment for
modifying the cost and scope of the Signal Re-timing and Detector Replacement project
to increase the funding and add an adaptive signal system within 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 2nd day of February 2010.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RES NO, 2