AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2020-92R, approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Marcos and Texas State University for drainage, road, intersection and pedestrian improvements along Academy Street and West Sessom Drive; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: May 5, 2020
Department: Engineering & CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: NA
Account Number: C419
Funds Available: $420,925.38
Account Name: Sessom Improvements at Academy
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: NA
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Background Information:
This Interlocal Agreement is between the City of San Marcos and Texas State University to reflect a joint project on Academy Street and Sessom Drive for drainage, road, intersection and pedestrian improvements. Texas State will be participating in the costs of the construction improvements as follows:
• 42.9 percent of the cost for the construction for drainage
• 50 percent of the cost for the construction of the Academy Street realignment and signalization, and
• 100 percent of the costs for the construction of concrete Pavers, street light and removable bollards for Read Street.
The Sessom Drainage Improvements project consists of upsizing drainage infrastructure along Sessom Drive from Yale Street to Comanche Street, waterline and wastewater line replacements within the project limits, Sessom Dr/Academy St intersection improvements including signalization, and pedestrian/cyclist accommodation along Sessom Drive.
Project Description:
• Stormwater system along Academy St and Sessom Dr from Yale St to the existing infrastructure at Comanche Street
• Upsizing waterline from 6” to 12” along Academy St and Sessom Dr from Yale St to Alamo St
• Upsize wastewater line from 6” to 8” along Academy St and Sessom Dr from Yale St to Alamo St
• Construction of sidewalks within the project limits to accommodate pedestrians
• Construction of Sessom Dr/Academy St intersection including traffic signals
• Construction of pedestrian crossing and push button at Sessom/Academy intersection
• Closure of Read St (at the request of Texas State) including removable bollards
• New pavement markings within the project limits to accommodate cyclists
• Concrete pavers and street light (at the request of Texas State)
Project Schedule:
Currently finalizing design and easement/right-of-way acquisitions are still outstanding. The project is anticipated to begin construction in Summer of 2021.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Alternatives:
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution