AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2018-122R, approving an Advance Funding Agreement with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (CSI No. 0914-33-077), for the Downtown Accessible Traffic Signal Pedestrian Improvement Project, with an estimated cost of participation by the City of $40,973; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: 8/7/2018
Department: Public Services - Transportation
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $40,973
Account Number: 50036712- 70300
Funds Available: $40,973
Account Name: Traffic Signal Maintenance
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action:
City Council Goal: [Please select goal from dropdown menu below]
Goal #5 Maintain & Improve City's Infrastructure
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? Transportation - Multimodal transportaion network to improve accessibility and mobility, minimize congestion and reduce pollution
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Background Information:
In 2017, The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) held a statewide Call for Projects for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program which provides funding to construct alternative transportation projects that improve mobility for non-motorized users and mitigates congestion by providing transportation options. The City's Downtown Accessible Pedestrian Traffic Signal Improvement project application was selected for federal funding in the amount of $163,894.
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