AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2021-31R, approving an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) between the City of San Marcos and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for utility betterments along IH35 from south of SH 80 (Hopkins St) to north of RM 12 (Wonder World Dr); in the amount of $185,195.28, to be paid by the City of San Marcos, at least 45 days prior to the date set by TxDOT, for receipt of the construction bids; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: February 24, 2021
Department: Engineering & CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $185,195.28
Account Number: C629
Funds Available: $458,286.34
Account Name: IH-35 Utility Relocations
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: NA
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Background Information:
Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) I-35 @ SH123 project consists of intersection improvements at I-35 and SH 123 and ramp reversals between SH 80 (Hopkins St) and RM 12 (Wonder World Dr). The purpose of this project is to improve safety and mobility.
Project Description:
• Reconstruct and improve the SH 123 intersection
• Reverse two ramps along the northbound frontage road between SH 80 and SH 123
• Reverse one entrance ramp along the southbound frontage road between SH 80 and SH 123
• Realign the existing southbound exit ramp to SH 123 (CM Allen Parkway)
• Relocate the entrance ramp along the southbound frontage road from SH 80
• Reconstruct portions of the northbound and southbound frontage roads, including improving bicycle and pedestrian accommodations
• Reconstruct the frontage road bridges over Willow Springs Creek
• Raise and reconstruct the northbound frontage road bridge over the San Marcos River
• Widen the southbound frontage road bridge over the San Marcos River
• Reconstruct the main lanes and bridge over SH 123
• Add auxiliary lanes, or extended entrance/exit lanes, to the main lanes and frontage roads
Project Schedule:
Design Completion: anticipated early 2021
Construction Letting: anticipated mid 2021
Construction Start: anticipated late 2021
Construction Completion: anticipated late 2023
An Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) is required between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of San Marcos (City) to include water and wastewater betterments along IH 35 from south of SH 80 to north of RM 12. The City will be responsible for maintenance of locally owned roads and locally owned facilities after the completion of the work. TxDOT will be responsible for maintenance of the State Highway System after completion of the work, unless otherwise included in an existing maintenance agreement with the City. The estimated total construction cost for the utility relocation and betterments is $2,708,686.46
Estimated total payment by the City to TxDOT is $185,195.28. The City shall pay TxDOT the full amount and shall remit the payment to TxDOT at least 45 days prior to the date set for receipt of the construction bids.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Alternatives:
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution