To: Aaron Rector, Interim City Manager
From: Alonzo Liñán, Director of Public Works
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their designee, to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside, relating to the Keller Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan Project.
Action Requested:
Approve a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their designee, to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside, relating to the Keller Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan project in the amount of $621,920.00.
Background:
The City of Keller’s proposed $621,920.00 project for the development of a Keller Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan Project was approved by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District as part of the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program. An AFA signals to TxDot that funding for this activity has been included with the budget, and work is ready to begin to identify project activities.
Included in project activities are two categories, which together comprise the Keller Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan document. The first category includes an update of the City’s American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. This plan includes the evaluation of existing pedestrian facilities and provides an inventory of needed improvements to bring facilities into compliance with the ADA. It will include public outreach, an implementation schedule, and an action dashboard which documents progress.
The second category includes a Safe Routes to School Plan. The pedestrian facilities at each of the eleven schools within Keller’s city limits will be evaluated and primary walking routes identified. After routes are identified, an implementation plan that identifies projects and project cost estimates will be developed.
Upon approval of an AFA by the City and TxDot, staff will work with consultant Kimley-Horn to begin work on the Keller Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan, which is an 80/20 reimbursable program. This means the City will be required to pay all associated costs of the development of the project document, then request reimbursement for up to 80% of the cost from TXDOT. This also means that the City has committed $119,600.00 as a part of its 20% match.
Financial Impact:
Funding is included in the Streets System Capital Improvement Project Fund with funding provided by the General Fund.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial