AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2019-45R, approving an Advance Funding Agreement with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (CSJ No. 3379-01-016), for the Hunter Road and Wonder World Drive Intersection Improvements Project, including the installation of median islands and pedestrian poles, reconstruction of sidewalks and curb ramps, and striping of crosswalks and bike lanes, with an estimated cost of participation by the city in the amount of $28,126; authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: March 5, 2019
Department: Engineering & CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $205,770.00
Account Number: C634
Funds Available: $575,000.00
Account Name: Hunter Rd/Wonder World Dr Intersection Improvements
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: NA
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Background Information:
An Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) is required between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of San Marcos (City) to improve Hunter Rd/Wonder World Drive Intersection traffic operations and safety. This local project advanced funding agreement (LPAFA) is for a surface transportation block grant program intersection improvement on-system project. Construction cost for this project will be allocated based on 80% Federal funding and 20% Local Government (City) funding until the Federal funding reaches the maximum obligated amount. The Local Government will then be responsible for 100% of the costs
Wonder World Drive (RM 12) intersection with Hunter Road (FM 2349) is extremely wide and makes pedestrian crossings unsafe. Project scope includes engineering and construction phase services to improve Wonder World Dr/Hunter Road intersection. The project will include installation of median islands for pedestrian refuge, installation of pedestrian poles with audible pedestrian system, restriping of the intersection crosswalks for high visibility, reconstruction of sidewalk and curb ramps, and installation of new stripping for new bicycle lanes for safe and efficient bicycle movements through the intersection.
Estimated total payment by the City to TxDOT is $28,126.00.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution