AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2025-86R, approving an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) Amendment between the City of San Marcos and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the San Marcos Shared Use Pathway project; to add Congressional Funding in the amount of $1,095,940.00 (federal share - $986,346.00, local share - $109,594.00); authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the amendment on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: May 20, 2025
Department: Engineering & CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $0.00
Account Number: C34
Funds Available: Yes, Grant Matching Funds
Account Name: IH35 Shared Use Path Connection
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Res. 2024-95R, Approval of Advanced Funding Agreement with TXDOT
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Background Information:
The attached Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) amendment for $0.00 to Agreement 224-189 with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will provide additional Community Project Funding (CPF)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the amount of $1,095,940.00, with the City providing $109,594.00 (10%) as local match during construction. The maximum federal funds available for this project have been increased from $1,358,101.00 to $2,344,447.00.
The project objective includes providing a shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists across the San Marcos River and IH-35. The proposed project will construct a 12-foot wide shared use path (SUP) along the south side of William & Eleanor Crock Park and across San Marcos River from the existing bridge to the newly constructed SUP underneath IH35 at San Marcos River Crossing. This connection will provide a direct east-west pedestrian and bike route across IH35 and connect to the trail system on the east side of IH35. Major construction items include concrete SUP and a pedestrian bridge.
An amendment is required to add CPF/CDS funds to the existing AFA (0016-03-128). The total construction grant is $2,344,447.00, and the city will be responsible for project design costs. The city will also be responsible for the maintenance of locally owned facilities after the completion of the work. Construction is estimated to start in 2027and last about 1 year.
The estimated total payment by the City to TxDOT is $0.00.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Alternatives:
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.