AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-104R, supporting the city’s “Purgatory Creek Shared Use Path” application to the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) call for projects seeking funds in the amount of $4,400,000.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all documents as necessary in connection with the application on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: June 3, 2025
Department: Engineering and Capital Improvements
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Background Information:
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) administers Transportation Alternatives Set-aside (TA) funds for locally sponsored bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects in communities across the state. Under the recent TxDOT TA program call, the City submitted the “Purgatory Creek Shared Use Path” project preliminary application to TxDOT in February 2025.
The proposed project scope includes construction of a 10-ft wide concrete shared use path along Purgatory Creek from Hunter Road to Willow Springs Park. Also included in the scope are two pedestrian bridges, solar powered trail lighting, a trailhead kiosk and mile markers.
The total grant request is $4,400,000. The City of San Marcos is eligible for Transportation Development credits, which allows the project to defer the local match until all federal funding is expended. As a result, if selected, the federal grant will cover 100% of the cost up to $4,400,000.
As part of the application package; TxDOT requires a resolution of support from City Council. If selected, City staff will bring forward an Advanced Funding Agreement for approval in the future. The project will begin construction in late 2026 if selected for this grant.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.