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R-10-07-22-10D5 - 7/22/2010RESOLUTION NO. R -10-07-22-10D5 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Round Rock, Texas has previously determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to construct an extension of Creek Bend Boulevard from Creek Bend Circle to Wyoming Springs Drive (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the Project was approved by voters in the 2001 General Obligation Bond election; and WHEREAS, the City made applications to the Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDOT") and to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization ("CAMPO") for federal funding for a portion of the Project; and WHEREAS, on June 12, 2006, CAMPO approved the allocation of $1,500,000 in federal funds for the Project; and WHEREAS, on April 26, 2007, this Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for the federal funding of the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council has now determined that the use of federal funds for the Project will delay the Project by at least two years, impacting the public health, safety, and welfare as well as increasing the probability that the ultimate cost of the Project will dramatically increase over the current construction estimates; Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, The City Council hereby determines that it is in the best interest of the City to construct the Project without federal funding; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT The Mayor and/or City Manager is authorized to take appropriate actions and to execute any and all appropriate documents to remove all federal funding from this Project. O:Awdox\SCCInts\O112\1005\MUNICIPAL\00197378.DOC/sls The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. RESOLVED this 22nd day of July, 2010. ATTEST: SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary a,nA-.- 2 ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas ROUND ROCK, TEXAS PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY. City Council Agenda Summary Sheet Agenda Item No. 10D5. Consider a resolution approving the removal of all federal funding from the construction Agenda Caption: of the Creek Bend Boulevard Project. Meeting Date: July 22, 2010 Department: Infrastructure Development and Construction Management Staff Person making presentation: Tom Word, P.E. Chief of Public Works Operations Item Summary: The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) competitively awarded the City $1,500,000 for construction of the Creek Bend Boulevard Extension Project. Due to administrative procedures between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and federal limitations on the dollar amount of projects bid annually (letting cap), the project will be delayed at least two (2) years impacting the public health, safety and welfare, as well as increasing the probability that the final cost of the project will significantly increase over the current construction estimate. Removing the federal funding from the project will speed up the project and reduce the number of applicable federal statutes; however the City will be required to comply with all federal, state and local statutes that apply to a locally funded project. Construction of the extension could start as early as July 2012. The extension of Creek Bend includes construction of a 4 -lane divided arterial roadway with curb and gutter, a bridge over Brushy Creek, bicycle/pedestrian facilities within the right-of-way, drainage and adjustments to utilities. This roadway extension will provide a new north -south crossing of Brushy Creek west of IH 35, which will improve mobility, add travel capacity, improve safety by providing an all-weather crossing of Brushy Creek between IH 35 and Parmer Lane and improve emergency response times. The project limits are Creek Bend Circle to Wyoming Springs Drive. Strategic Plan Relevance: Priority Goal 26.0 — Construct major elements of the transportation and mobility system as approved by Council in the Master Transportation Plan. Cost: - $1,500,000 Source of Funds: 2002, 2004 and 2007 General Obligation Bonds and Federal Funds Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A Recommended Action: Construct the Creek Bend Boulevard Project without federal funds. EXECUTED DOCUMENT FOLLOWS STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TRAVIS § CSJ #0914-05-150 District # 14 Code Chart 64 #36750 Creek Bend Blvd Extension CFDA 20.205 ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT #1 ORIGI THIS AMENDMENT IS MADE BY AND BETWEEN the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the State, and the City of Round Rock, acting by and through its duly authorized officials, hereinafter called the Local Government. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the State and the Local Government executed a contract on June 7, 2007, to effectuate their agreement to construct the extension of Creek Bend Boulevard from Creek Bend Circle to Wyoming Springs Drive in Round Rock; and, WHEREAS, the Local Government opted to not pursue the federal funding of the project; WHEREAS, as a result of the lack of federal funding, the Local Government has requested to terminate the Agreement; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, the State and the Local Government do agree as follows: AGREEMENT Article 1. Description of Amended Items In accordance with Article 4 of the original Advance Funding Agreement, the original contract will terminate effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes this amendment fully executed and after an audit of the project costs is completed and funds are paid by the owing party. Article 2. Signatory Warranty The signatories to this amendment warrant that each has the authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the organization they represent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE STATE AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT have executed duplicate counterparts to effectuate this agreement. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT By: City of Round Rock Name of Local Government Signature Alan McGraw Printed Name Mayor City of Round Rock Title A Zb,D2al o Page 1 of 1 THE STATE OF TEXAS Executed for the Executive Director and approved for the Texas Transportation Commission for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies or work programs heretofore approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission. sr Byt �oa rtF e.4. Janie Mullenix Director of Contract Services General Services Division Title Spalrya.e.-4.0 20 0 De