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R-11-06-23-10C6 - 6/23/2011RESOLUTION NO. R-11-06-23-1006 WHEREAS, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization ("CAMPO") is charged with selecting projects to receive funding from the Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Program -Metropolitan Mobility ("STP -MM") for transportation projects, programs and studies; and WHEREAS, CAMPO is conducting a call for projects to award this funding; and WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has two projects eligible under STP -MM: (1) Intermodal Transit Facility Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements associated with the Southwest Downtown Infrastructure Improvement (Main Street) Project, and (2) Intermodal Transit Facility at IH 35 and SH 45/Louis Henna — Park & Ride for Express Bus Service; and WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock wishes to make application to CAMPO for funding for the two projects eligible under STP -MM, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Round Rock City Council supports the aforesaid application to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for funding from Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Program -Metropolitan Mobility, a copy of said Application being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes. 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. O: \wdox\S CClnts\0112\ 1104\MUNICIPAL\00224999. DOC/rmc RESOLVED this 23rd day of June, 2011. ATTEST: qiaAmit (A&et SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary 2 ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas ROUND ROCK, TEXAS PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY. Agenda Item No. 1006. City Council Agenda Summary Sheet Agenda Caption: Consider a resolution supporting an application to the Capital Area Metropolitan Organization (CAMPO) for funding from the Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Program -Metropolitan Mobility for transportation project, programs, and studies. Meeting Date: June 23, 2011 Department: Infrastructure Development and Construction Management Staff Person making presentation: Michael Thane, P.E. Director of Infrastructure Management Item Summary: The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is charged with selecting projects to receive funding in the region under Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Program -Metropolitan Mobility (STP - MM). CAMPO is conducting a call for projects for projects to award this funding competitively to projects in the region requiring a minimum of a 20% Local match. The amount available for FY 2012, FY 2013 and FY 2014 is $74,083,519 and the deadline for applications is June 30, 2011. The City has three (3) projects eligible under STP -MM: 1. Southwest Downtown Infrastructure Improvement (Main Street) Project - Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements 2. Intermodal Transit Facility at IH 35 and SH 45/Louis Henna - Park & Ride for Express Bus Service Strategic Plan Relevance: Goal 26.0 Construct major elements of the transportation and mobility system as approved by Council in the Master Transportation Plan. Goal 21.0 — Mobility and Connectivity Strategic Initiative 2060 Vision Residents and visitors will have alternative choices for transportation including public transportation options, pedestrian/biking options and personal vehicle. $500,000 1. Southwest Downtown Infrastructure Improvement (Main Street) Project — not applicable Cost: 2. Intermodal Transit Facility at IH 35 and SH 45/Louis Henna - $3.2M ($80K local) Source of Funds: Round Rock Transportation Development Corporation and Transit Fund Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A Recommended Action: Approval