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R-2020-0199 - 7/23/2020RESOLUTION NO. R=2020=0199 WHEREAS, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act ("FAST Act") requires the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization ("MPO") and the City of Round Rock ("City") to cooperatively determine their mutual responsiresponsibilitiesin carrying out the metropolitan transportation planning process as set forth i*n 23 CFR 450.314; and WHEREAS, the MPO, State Department of Transportation ("DOT"), and the City, as the Public transit provider, shall jointly agree upon and develop sPecific written procedures for cooperatively developing and sharing information related to transportation performance data, the selection of performance targets, the reporting of performance to be used i*n tracking progress toward attainment of critical outcomes for the region of the MPO, and the collection of data for the State asset management plan for the National Highway System; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the MPO and Is State DOT to outline and identify their mutual responsibilities in carrying out the metropolitan transportation planning process, Now Therefore 0 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City a Memorandum of Understanding with the Capital Metropolitan Planning Organization and the State Department of Transportation, a copy of same being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. 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. 0112.20202; 00450362 RESOLVED this 23rd day of July, 2020. 1AA M CRAIG V40 GAN ayor City of Rou d Roc ,Texas ATTEST: SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk EXHIBIT «A „ MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CITY OF ROUND ROCK WHEREAS, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) promulgated regulations 23 CFR 450.314, and WHEREAS, the MPO and the Cty of Round Rock are required by 23 CFR 450.314 to cooperatively determine their mutual responsibilities in carrying out the metropolitan transportation planning process, and WHEREAS, these responsibilities shall be clearly Is identified in written agreements among the MPO and the City of Round Rock (Transit Provider), and WHEREAS, the federal regulations require the written agreement to include specific provisions for cooperatively developing and sharing information related to the development of e me plans that support thtropolanrans ttportation plan (MTP)themetropoli financial"altan Transportation Improvement Program ("TIP"), and development of the annual listing of obligated projects. WHEREAS, the MPO and the designated air quality planning agency entered into a Written agreement on May 12, 1978 followed by a letter from the Governor of Texas to the United States Environmental Protection Agency dated July 24, 1978 describing their respective roles and responsibilities for air quality related transportation planning. The agreement and letter were submitted as part of a revision to the State Implementation Plan that was approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency on March 29, 1982, effective May 28, 1982. The roles and responsibilities for air quality related transportation planning were subsequently codicodifiedin Title 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 114 Subchapter G Transportation Planning, which was approved into the State Implementation Plan on November 8, 1995 effective January 8, 1996. WHERFAS, the federal regulations require that the MPO, State DOT, and the public transit providers shall jointly agree upon and develop specific written procedures for cooperatively developing and sharing information related to transportation performance data, the selection of performance targets, I I e reporting of performance targets, the reporting of performance to be used in tracking progress toward attainment o critical outcomes for the region othe MPO, and the collecti fon o ata for the State asset management plan for the National Highway System NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:0 1. PurDosel. It i*s the purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to make provision for cooperative mutual responsibilities in carrying out the Metropolitan Planning Process and Performance Based Planning and Programming in the Capital Area Metmpoli*tan Planning Area and to provide an agreement between the State of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the City of Round Rock,i'*n accordance with current Federal Legislation and as required by 23 CFR 45003140 2 ReS112nji'mbifilies oL all Darti*es. All parties will: a Cooperatively determine their mutual responsibilities in carrying out the Is 10 metropolitan transportation planning process in a performance -based planning format and final form. Decide upon and adopt performance targets for this planning process in accordance with Federal and State requirements and guidance. b. Make provisions for cooperatively developing and sharing information related to the development of financial plans that support the Metropolitan Transportation Plan ("MTP") and TIP. Q Ensure TxDOT, the Public Transportation Operator(s) and the MPO cooperatively develop a listing of projects that comprehensively address the transportation system within the MPO boundaries. Identified projects shall include both roadway and transit initiatives, including but not limited to investments in pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities for which federal funds were obligated in the preceding fiscal year. cL Ensure that the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) will detail and document these responsibilities, deliverables and associated costs,. I a 1 4 NOT! AA-FIA a Developing transportation performance data 9 i. TxDOT will provide the MPO with a subset for their MPA of the state performance data used in developing statewide targets,, ii. If an MPO chooses to develop their own target for any measure, they will 40 provide TxDOT with any supplemental data they utilize in association Is with the target -setting process. b. Selection of transportation performance targets i. TxDOT will develop draft statewide federal performance targets i*n coordination with the applicable MPOs. Coordination may include in- '6 person meetings, web meetings, conference calls, and/or email communication. MPOs shall be given an opportunity to provide comments on statewide targets one month prior to final statewide targets adoption. ii. If the MPO chooses to adopt their own target for any measure, I*t will develop draft MPO performance targets in coordination with TxDOT. Coordination methods will be at the discretion of the MPO, but TxDOT shall be provided an opportunity to provide comments on draft MPO performance targets prior to final approval. c. Reporting of performance targets i. TxDOT performance targets will be reported to FHWA and FTA, as applicable. The MPO will be notified when TxDOT has reported final statewide targets. ii. MPO performance targets will be reported to TxDOT. For each target, the MPO will provide the following information no later than 180 days after the date TxDOT or the Public Transportation Operator establishes performance targets, or the date specified by federal code: a. Written agreement to plan and program projects so that the Y contribute toward the accomplishment of TxDOT or Public Transportation Operator performance target, or* b. Written notification that the MPO will set a quantifiable target for that performance measure for the MPO s planning area. i. If a quantifiable target is set for the MPO planning area, the MPO will provide any supplemental data used in determining any such target. c,, Documentation of the MPO's target or support of the statewide or relevant public transportation provider target will be provided in the form of a resolution or meeting minutes. iii. TxDOT willincludeinfo ati*on outli'Onedi"n 23 CFR 450.216 (f) i"n any statewide transnortati'oon pamended or ado lanpted after May 27, 2018, and information outlined I*n 23 CFR 450.218 (q) in any statewide transportation improvement program amended or adopted after May 27, 20180 iv. The MPO will include information outlined in 23 CFR 450.324 (g) (3m4) ien any MTP amended or adopted after May 27, 2018, and information outlined in 23 CFR 450.326 (d) in any TIP amended or adopted after May 27, 2018. ve Reporting of targets and performance by TxDOT and the MPO shall conform to 23 CFR 490 49 CFR 625 and 49 CFR 673 d. Reporting of performance to be used in tracking progress toward attainment of critical outcomes for the region of the MPO I'D TxDOT will provide the MPO with an update of the subset for their MPA of the state performance data used I'*n developing statewide targets including prior performance data. e. The collection of data for the State asset management plans for the NHS 0 I'D TxDOT will be responsible for collecting bridge and pavement condition data for the State asset management plan for the NHS. 4. Responsibilities of the MPO The MPO will: a Work in consultation with the Transportation Policy Board that includes the City of Round Rock as a voting member and TxDOT i*n developing the financial plan for the MTP. b. Work i*n consultation with the Transportation Policy Board that includes the City of Round Rock as a voting member and TxDOT i*n developing the financial plan for the TIP. c. Conduct Technical Committee and Policy Board meetings as required and necessary. d In consultation with the Transportation Policy Board that includes the City of Round Rock as a voting member and TxDOT, update the MTP and TIP i*n accordance with State and Federal laws. e. Invite the City of Round Rock to participatei'on all public participation processes,, £ Conduct comprehensive, cooperative and continuous transportation planning for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. g. Establish necessary transportation performance targets, share information related to the perfloance data, and document the reporting of performance to be used i rmn tracking progress toward attainment of critical outcomes within the MPO MPA, i*f the MPO elects to develop quantifiable targets for performance measures for the MPO's planning area. h. Solicit public particIs ipation and input into the development of the long-range plan and the TIP. In its role as the City of Round Rock and a voting member on the Transportation Policy Board and the Technical Advisory Committee, the Public Transportation Operator(s) will: a Work i*n consultation with the MPO i*n developing short-range and long-range plans for transit for inclusion i*n the MTP. b. Assist in validation of data used as input into the transportation plan. c. Work i*n consultation with the MPO and TxDOT in developing the financial plan for the MTP. d Worki'en consultation with the MPO and TXDOT i*n developing the financial plan for the TIP. e. Provide the MPO with the annual list of transit obligated projects. E Serve on the MPO Technical Committee and Policy Board as applicable. g. Notify the MPO of changes to projects that would affect the MTP or TIP. he Inv ite the MPO to participate in all public participation processes. i Establish transit asset management performance targets and share with the MPO and other interested parties. a Work i*n consultation with Public Transportation Operators) and the MPO i*n developing the financial plan for the TIP and MTP. b. Assist I*n the validation of data used as input into the transportation plan. c. Provide the MPO with the annual list of obligated projects. CL Serve on the MPO Technical Committee and Policy Board. e. Notify the MPO of changes to projects that would affect the MTP or TIP. E In consultation with the MPO and Transit District, update the MTP and TIP i*n accordance with State and Federal laws. g. Work in consultation with the MPO and Public Transportation Operators) i*n developing short-range and long-range plans for transit for inclusion in the MTP and TIP. 7. Term. This Memorandum shall become effective as to each Party when fully executed by all parties,, It shall remain in full force and effect until such time it is terminated i*n wri*ti*nii by one or all the parties. 8. Yalidity and EnforceabIlity. If any current or future legal limitations affect the validity or enforceability of a provision of this MOU, then the legal limitations are made a part of this MOU and shall operate to amend this MOU to the minimum extent necessary to bring this MOU into conformity with the requirements of the limitations, and so modified, this MOU shall continue in full force and effect. 9. Governing Law and Venue. This MOU shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Venue for an action arising under this MOU shall lie exclusively in Travis County, Texas. 10'. Severahiitv.iIf a provision contained in this MOU is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity does not affect other provisions of the MOU and can b given effect without the invalid provision, and to this end the provisions of this MOU are severable. EXECUTED by the parties hereto, each respective entity acting by and through its duly authorized official as required by law. Chairperson of the MPO Policy Board Texas Department of Transportation District Engineer Craig Morgan, Mayor City of Round Rock Approved as to Content: Director Metropolitan Planning Organization Date0 : Date: Date: New Projects EXHIBIT „A„ TCIP-Arne'nd-......ent #43 Project Name Cast Transaction Description Bagdad Improvements Greenlawn Boulevard Widening Total Budget for New TCIP Projects Existing Projects -Significant Adjustments 11000,000 The Depot Townhomes 71500,000 The District $ 8500000 r.. . •4� S roject,Narescrit...... Kenney Fort Segment 4 Northeast Downtown Road Improvements Old Settlers Blvd (N Red Bud Ln to CR 110) 0 Total Significant Adjustments (net) Total Type B Impact (9,819,700) Budget decrease due to Meritage Homes contribution & lower estimated cost to construct bridge north of US 79 31162,400 Budget increase to capture construction costs 177125,000 $ 1094679700 $ 182967y700 Budget increase to capture construction & right- of-way costs *** All of the above projects are Road CO Bond eligible. Road CO Bond funds will be spent first.