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Consider approval of Resolution 2015-85R, approving an Interlocal Agreement with Texas State University for cost sharing in connection with the design and construction of street, sidewalk, bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Sessom Drive; and that provides for exchanges of portions of rights-of-way to facilitate the project authorizing the City Manager to execute this Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: July 21, 2015
Department: Engineering and Capital Improvements
Funds Required: $0.00
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL:
Maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s):
Goal 3: Pro‐active policies that encourage recycling and resource and energy efficiency
• ERPG306: Create a connected network for non‐automobile transportation
Goal 2 A multimodal transportation network to improve accessibility, mobility, minimize congestion and reduce pollution.
• TG205: Develop and implement a complete streets policy for coordination with other transportation related entities to properly integrate all modes of transportation into the transportation network.
• TG207: Integrate the transportation system by coordinating with all related public entities, including, but not limited to CAMPO, the counties, TxDOT, the university, and the rail district
BACKGROUND:
The City and the University have agreed to partner and clean up the ROW on Sessom between Aquarena Springs and Comanche. In order to complete the Sessom Bike and Pedestrian Project, the City needs to obtain ROW from Texas State. The City will release any rights to the ROW on Vista Street for the ROW needed on Sessom.
The attached interlocal agreement will allow for the following:
• ROW Investigation - Identify ROW on Sessom from Aquarena Springs to Comanche and on Peques
• ROW Dedication - City will convey any rights to the ROW on Vista Street ROW for additional ROW needed to complete the Sessom Bike and Pedestrian Project.
o Vista Street is currently a one-way street maintained by Texas State which is surrounded by Texas State property.
• Cost Sharing - Design & Construction will be shared between the City and the University.
o ROW investigation costs will be split 50/50.
o Peques/State Street realignment design/construction costs will be split 50/50.
o Sidewalk design/construction costs will be paid 100% by Texas State on Peques and Evans Field. On Peques, Texas State decided to pull the construction of the sidewalk from the scope.
Once the Sessom Bike and Pedestrian project is completed; City and University Staff will continue to work together to straighten up the ROW on Sessom between N.LBJ and Comanche in conjunction with a future CIP project.
Staff recommends approval of this agreement.