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Minutes - Regular Meeting - 11/8/2007 NOVEMBER 8, 2007 The Round Rock Transportation System Development Corporation met at 6:30 p.m. on November 8, 2007 in the City Council Chamber, 221 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas. ROLL CALL: Those Boardmembers present were Nyle Maxwell, Joe Clifford, Alan McGraw, Laurie McAnally, Susan Moss, Mike Robinson, and James Kratz. Also present were Jim Nuse, City Manager, Assistant City Manager David Kautz, Steve Sheets, City Attorney, and Finance Director Cindy Demers. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mav 24, 2007 MOTION: Boardmember McGraw moved to approve the minutes as presented. 'Boardmember Robinson seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Boardmember Kratz Boardmember McGraw Boardmember Clifford Boardmember McAnally Boardmember Moss Boardmember Robinson Boardmember Maxwell Nays: None ACTION: The motion carried unanimously. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: None V PRESENTATIONS: 5A. Consider a presentation concerning the Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP) quarterly report.. Tom Martin, Transportation Services Directior made the staff presentation. The TCIP is a multi-year spending plan for improvements to major roads and arterials in the City. Funding for this plan is provided through the1/2aent sales tax established for the purpose of transportation system improvements that support economic development. Mr. Martin outline the accomplishments, activities, and potential changes in activities as it may relate to transportation system improvements for this quarter. 1 NOVEMBER 8, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6A. Consider public testimony to amend the Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP) to adjust funding for future proiects. Tom Martin, Transportation Services Director made the staff presentation. The TCIP is a multi-year spending plan for improvements to major roads and arterials in the City. ,Funding for this plan is provided through the1/zcent sales tax established for the purpose of transportation system improvements that support economic development. Mr. Martin outlined the following amendments to the TCIP: 1. Provide funding for Arterial M (Mays/Oakmont) extension in the amount of $3.55 million. The funds are required to fully fund design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and construction. The project limits are Old Settlers Boulevard to Jeffrey Way. 2. Provide funding for Wyoming Springsimprovements in the amount of $3.4 million. At the request of the City, Williamson County allocated $3.0 million of their 2006 Road and Parks Bond Issue for the construction of Wyoming Springs between RM 620 and Brightwater Boulevard. This project will construct the remaining two lanes of the proposed MAD 4 andincludes paving, curb, gutter, drainage and other associated appurtenances. This project will include a pedestrian crossing facility for students attending Fern Bluff Elementary School. The project limits are RM 620 to Brightwater Boulevard. 3. Provide funding for the US 79 Gap project in the amount of $550,000.00. These funds. will be used for right-of-way acquisition. 4. Provide additional funding for the Old Settlers Boulevard (Kiphen Road) Project in the amount of $411,792 for right-of-way expenses. The project limits are FM 1460 to Red Bud Lane (CR 122). _ 5. Reduce funding for SH 45 by $3,941,589.00 for project close out. 6. Reduce funding for Red Bud Lane (CR 122 Phase 3) by $300,000 for project closeout. 7. Reduce funding for the Forest Creek Project by $59,698.00 for project close out.. 8. Reduce funding for the Greenlawn project by $18,203.00 for project close out. 9. Reduce funding for Red Bud Lane, (CR 122 Phase 1 & 2) by $33,891.00 for project close out. President Maxwell opened the public hearing. There being no testimony, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTIONS: 7A. Consider a resolution approving an amendment to the Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP) to adjust funding for existing and proposed projects. Tom Martin, Transportation Services Department made the staff presenation for this item during the public,hearing held earlier in this meeting. This resolution adopts the amendments outlined during the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 2 NOVEMBER 8, 2007 WHEREAS, the Round Rock Transportation System Development Corporation ("RRTSDC") has previously adopted a Transportation Capital Improvement Plan ("Plan"), and WHEREAS, the RRTSDC wishes to amend said Plan, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ROUND ROCK TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, That the amendment to the Transportation Capital Improvement Plan for the Round Rock Transportation System Development Corporation, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby approved. The Board of Directors herebyfinds and declaresthat 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 8th day of November, 2007. MOTION: Boardmember McGraw moved to approve the resolution. Boardmember Moss seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Boardmember Kratz • Boardmember McGraw Boardmember Clifford Boardmember McAnally Boardmember Moss Boardmember Robinson Boardmember Maxwell Nays: None ACTION: The motion carried unanimously. 7B. Consider a resolution approving the Operating Budget for the Round Rock for FY 2007 - 2008. Cindy Demers, Finance Director made the staff presentation. This budget provides funding for debt service and administrative, financial, legal and engineering services to the Corporation. The budget is funded from a1/2/o sales tax established for the purposes of providing transportation improvements. The Corporation oversees those improvements with the further approval of the City Council. Ms. Demers outlined the budget. RESOLUTION NO. 3 NOVEMBER 8, 2007 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2007-2008 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ROUND ROCK TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Round Rock Transportation System Development Corporation wishes to adopt an operating budget for fiscal year 2007-2008 in accordance with the attached proposal, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ROUND ROCK TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, That the operating budget for fiscal year 2007-2008 be adopted as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. The Board of Directors 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 8th day of November, 2007. MOTION Boardmember Clifford moved to approve the resolution. Boardmember Kratz seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Boardmember Kratz Boardmember McGraw Boardmember Clifford. Boardmember McAnally Boardmember Moss Boardmember Robinson _ Boardmember Maxwell Nays: None ACTION: The motion carried unanimously. 7C. Consider a resolution authorizing the President of the Round Rock Transportation System Developmnet Corporation to execute a State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement with the State of Texas for the imporvements in the Resters Crossing area. Cindy Deniers, Finance Director made the staff presentation. Round Rock made an application to the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) for a loan not to exceed $16 million for the improvements in the Hester's Crossing area. The State will provide funding for actual project costs and for the construction projects in the Hester's Crossing area including a collector-distributor, modifications to the eastern intersection at Dell Way, reconstruction of 4 NOVEMBER 8, 2007 the existing bridge and other ancillary items in the City. The terms of the loans are as follows: 4.2% per annum to maturity, 15 yearamortization with equal annual principal and interest payments, no debt service reserve requirement, 'subordinate lien position, no additional bonds test. This loan will be repaid from they2% sales tax dedicated to transportation improvements. RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Round Rock Transportation System Development Corporation ("RRTSDC") wishes to enter into a State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement with the State of Texas for the improvements in the Hesters Crossing area, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ROUND ROCK TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, That the President is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Corporation a State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement with the State of Texas to borrow up to $16,000,000 for the improvements in the Hesters Crossing area. The Board of Directors 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 8th day of November, 2007. MOTION: Vice-Presient McGraw moved to approve the resolution. Boardmember Clifford seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes: Boardmember Kratz Boardmember McGraw Boardmember Clifford Boardmember McAnally Boardmember Moss Boardmember Robinson Boardmember Maxwell • Nays: None ACTION: The motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m. 5 NOVEMBER 8, 2007 Respectfully submitted, Sara White, City Secretary 6