AGENDA CAPTION:
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7:00PM Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2017-88R, authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for funding under the Statewide Alternatives Transportation Set-Aside Program for the proposed San Marcos River Bike and Pedestrian Trail Project (Priority Rank No.1) and the Downtown Accessible Pedestrian Signal Project (Priority Rank No. 2); authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to execute any and all documents as necessary to accept such funding, if awarded; authorizing the commitment of local matching funds of at least 20 percent of total project costs and the Texas Department of Transportation 15 percent administrative cost; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Resolution 2017-88R.
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Meeting date: May 16, 2016
Department: Public Services Department - Tom Taggart, Community Services Department - Rodney Cobb
Funds Required: $540,000
Account Number: Future bond issue
Funds Available: Future bond issue
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL:
Goal #5: Maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s):
Transportation Goal 1: A safe, well-coordinated transportation system implemented in an environmentally sensitive manner
BACKGROUND:
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is holding a statewide Call for Projects under the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside) Program for population areas of 200,000 or less. The TA Set-Aside Program provides funding to construct a variety of alternative transportation projects that improve mobility for non-motorized users and mitigate congestion by providing transportation options. Eligible project activities include construction of on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, infrastructure for non-drivers, and access to public transportation. Projects will be scored heavily for Project Readiness and Local Funding and Support. Project nominations are due May 22, 2017. At a minimum, a 20% local match is required.
The Departments of Community Services and Public Services seeks to submit the following projects in response to the TxDOT TA Set-Aside Program Call-for-Projects:
1. San Marcos River Bike and Pedestrian Trail (Estimated Total Cost: $2,500,000; City’s Match: $500,000)
2. Downtown Accessible Pedestrian Traffic Signal Project (Estimated Total Cost: $200,000; City’s Match: $40,000)