AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2018-100R, authorizing the execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (CSJ No. 0914-33-078), for construction of a multi-use bike and pedestrian trail to begin east of the Hopkins Street Bridge and extend west of the Interstate Highway 35 southbound frontage road along the San Marcos River, with an estimated cost of participation by the City of $645,253; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: June 19, 2018
Department: Community Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $645,253 (FY18 - $25,249 and the balance due FY19 - $620,004)
Account Number: FY061
Funds Available: $650,000
Account Name: San Marcos Bike and Pedestrian Trail
Fiscal Note:
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Background Information:
In 2013, the City was awarded funding through the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Cross-Town Pathway - A Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Corridor. Subsequent to the project being funded, a contract for professional services was executed between the City and Recreation Engineering and Planning, Inc., for project design. The project was out for bid when the funds were de-obligated by the state in 2016. The City of San Marcos re-submitted an application for funding in 2017 for this project under the new name San Marcos River Bike and Pedestrian Trail. The City was notified in November 2017 that our application was approved for funding. The total project cost estimate is $2,714,326. Federal participation is $1,935,758, State Participation (Indirect cost) is $133,315, and the local match is $645,253.
Project Scope
The City proposes to construct an east/west Shared Use Path (SUP) to the existing surface transportation system. The San Marcos River Bike and Pedestrian Trail will begin east of Hopkins St. Bridge and end west of the IH35 south bound frontage road along the San Marcos River at Lucio Park. The almost 2-mile long, 10-foot-wide concrete trail, lighted SUP will be constructed with 6” reinforced concrete using steel rebar. Improvements include a pedestrian bridge over Purgatory Creek, bikeway signage, benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, and under-crossings at Cheatham Street and at the Union Pacific railroad at Rio Vista Park.
TxDOT is requesting the City of San Marcos approve a Resolution affirming support of the project and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA).
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Recommendation:
Approve Resolution and execution of Advance Funding Agreement.