HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2019-04-563 TXDoT Set-Aside ProgramCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
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RESOLUTION THE DOF TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION
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NOMINATION OF A TEXAS DEPARTMENT
ALTERNATIVES SET-ASIDE PROGRAM PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (the Department or TxDOT) has issued
a call for candidate projects for the Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside Program (TASA);
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Anna (the City), Texas Public Works Department has identified a
project that would be eligible for funding under this program; and,
WHEREAS, children walking to school and general pedestrian activity would benefit from
sidewalks where none exist today; and,
WHEREAS, the project cited above would provide connectivity for pedestrians and bicycle
traffic between important community destinations like schools, neighborhoods, employment
centers, shopping, recreational areas and provide for safe routes to school; and,
WHEREAS, the total cost for the project is estimated to be $951,534 with the City's portion of
that cost, if awarded, including 20% of the estimated $743,386 construction cost, an
estimated $96,640 for engineering survey, design, and environmental, an additional 15% of
the estimated construction cost for a TxDOT Management fee totaling $111,508 for a total
estimated City contribution of $356,828; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Anna City Council supports funding this project (including
construction budget, the Department's 15% administrative costs and the required local
match) and is willing to commit to the project's development, implementation, construction,
maintenance, management and financing, The City of Anna is willing and able to enter into
an agreement with the Department by Resolution should the project be selected for TASA
funding, and it is further understood that the City, if selected, is responsible for all cost
overruns;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The recitals above are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Authorization.
The City of Anna apply to the Texas Department of Transportation for a Transportation
Alternatives Set -Aside Program grant for funding to complete the pedestrian facility as
described above_
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Section 3. Project Costs.
That if TxDOT approves funding through the Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside Program
(TASA), the City of Anna will provide for all engineering costs, at least 15% in administrative
costs, and the 20% local match for construction.
Section 4. Authorized Representative.
The City Manager is hereby appointed as the designated representative, authorized and
directed to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this nomination and acceptance, if
awarded.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this 9t" day of
April 2019.
ATTEST:
City Secretary Carrie L. Smith
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