R-07-04-26-12E3 - 4/26/2007 RESOLUTION NO. R-07-04-26-12133
WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, V.T. C.A. ,
authorizes local governments and agencies of the state to enter into
agreements with one another to perform governmental functions and
services, and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock wishes to enter into an Advance
Funding Agreement for a STP Metropolitan Mobility Project ("Agreement")
with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of
Transportation regarding the extension of Creek Bend Boulevard from
Creek Bend Circle to Wyoming Springs Drive, Now Therefore
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 said Agreement, a copy of same 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.
RESOLVED this 26th day of Apri2o
W L, ayor
City of Roun R
AST: ock, Texas
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City ecretary
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT Aftift
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT
For A
STP Metropolitan Mobility Project
THIS AGREEMENT (the Agreement) is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by
and 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, federal law establishes federally funded programs for transportation
improvements to implement its public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Sections 201.103 and 222.052 establish that
the State shall design, construct and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local
governments; and
WHEREAS, federal and state laws require local governments to meet certain contract
standards relating to the management and administration of State and federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order 110266, authorizing
the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement generally described as
construction of a new multilane roadway facility; and,
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Local Government has approved entering into this
Agreement by resolution or ordinance dated which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment A for construction of a four-lane divided urban
principal arterial roadway at the location shown on the Map in Attachment B hereinafter
referred to as the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as
hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows:
AGREEMENT
I. Period of the Agreement
This Agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes
the Agreement fully executed. This Agreement shall remain in effect until the Project is
completed or unless terminated as provided below.
EXHIBIT
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2. Scope of Work Creek Bend Blvd. Extension
Construct a four-lane divided urban principal arterial with a raised median, sidewalk and
bicycle facility as shown on Attachment B.
3. Local Project Sources and Uses of Funds
a. The total estimated cost of the Project is shown in the Project Budget -Attachment C
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The expected cash contributions
from the federal or State government, the Local Governments, or other parties is
shown in Attachment C. The State will pay for only those project costs that have been
approved by the Texas Transportation Commission. Any work done prior to federal
authorization will not be eligible for reimbursement. It is the Local Government's
responsibility to verify that the Federal Letter of Authority has been issued for the work
covered by this Agreement.
b. This project cost estimate shows how necessary resources for completing the project
will be provided by major cost categories. These categories may include but are not
limited to: (1) costs of real property; (2) costs of utility work; (3) costs of environmental
assessment and remediation; (4) cost of preliminary engineering and design; (5) cost
of construction and construction management; and (6) any other local project costs.
c. The State will be responsible for securing the Federal and State share of the funding
required for the development and construction of the local project. If the Local
Government is due funds for expenses incurred, these funds will be reimbursed to the
Local Government on a cost basis.
d. The Local Government will be responsible for all non-federal or non-State participation
costs associated with the Project, including any overruns in excess of the approved
local project budget unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement or approved
otherwise in an amendment to this Agreement.
e. Prior to the performance of any engineering review work by the State, the Local
Government will pay to the State the amount specified in Attachment C. At a
minimum, this amount shall equal the Local Government's funding share for the
estimated cost of preliminary engineering for the project. At least sixty (60) days prior
to the date set for receipt of the construction bids, the Local Government shall remit its
remaining financial share for the State's estimated construction oversight and
construction cost.
f. In the event that the State determines that additional funding by the Local Government
is required at any time during the Project, the State will notify the Local Government in
writing. The Local Government shall make payment to the State within thirty (30) days
from receipt of the State's written notification.
g. Whenever funds are paid by the Local Government to the State under this Agreement,
the Local Government shall remit a check or warrant made payable to the "Texas
Department of Transportation Trust Fund." The check or warrant shall be deposited
by the State in an escrow account to be managed by the State. Funds in the escrow
account may only be applied to the State Project.
h. Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the Project costs.
Any funds due by the Local Government, the State, or the Federal government will be
promptly paid by the owing party.
If, after final Project accounting, excess funds remain in the escrow account, those
funds may be applied by the State to the Local Government's contractual obligations
to the State under another advance funding agreement.
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i. The State will not pay interest on any funds provided by the Local G vernmentn
j. If a waiver has been granted, the State will not charge the Local Government for the
indirect costs the State incurs on the local project, unless this Agreement is terminated
at the request of the Local Government prior to completion of the project.
k. If the project has been approved for a "fixed price" or an "incremental payment" non-
standard funding or payment arrangement under 43 TAC §15.52, the budget in
Attachment C will clearly state the amount of the fixed price or the incremental
payment schedule.
I. If the Local government is an Economically Disadvantaged County and if the State
has approved adjustments to the standard financing arrangement, this Agreement
reflects those adjustments.
m. The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds
from the state directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the
contract. Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a
subcontract under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state
auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or
investigation in connection with those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or
.investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state
auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit.
The State will not execute the contract for the construction of the project until the required
funding has been made available by the Local Government in accordance with this
Agreement.
4. Termination of this Agreement
This Agreement shall remain in effect until the project is completed and accepted by all
parties, unless:
a. the Agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of the parties;
b. the Agreement is terminated by one party because of a breach, in which case any cost
incurred because of the breach shall be paid by the breaching party; or
c. the Local Government elects not to provide funding after the completion of preliminary
engineering, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and the Project does not proceed
because of insufficient funds, in which case the Local Government agrees to
reimburse the State for its reasonable actual costs incurred during the Project.
5. Amendments
Amendments to this Agreement due to changes in the character of the work or terms of
the Agreement, or responsibilities of the parties relating to the Project may be enacted
through a mutually agreed upon, written amendment.
6. Remedies
This Agreement shall not be considered as specifying the exclusive remedy for any
agreement default, but all remedies existing at law and in equity may be availed'of by
either party to this Agreement and shall be cumulative.
7. Utilities
The Local Government shall be responsible for the adjustment, removal, or relocation of
utility facilities in accordance with applicable State laws, regulations, rules, policies, and
procedures, including any cost to the State of a delay resulting from the Local
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Government's failure to ensure that utility facilities are adj sted,Bend removed, or relocated
before the scheduled beginning of construction. The Local Government will not be
reimbursed with federal or state funds for the cost of required utility work. The Local
Government must obtain advance approval for any variance from established procedures.
Before a construction contract is let, the Local Government shall provide, at the State's
request, a certification stating that the Local Government has completed the adjustment
of all utilities that must be adjusted before construction is completed.
8. Environmental Assessment and Mitigation
Development of a transportation project must comply with the National Environmental
Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which require
environmental clearance of federal-aid projects.
a. The Local Government is responsible for the identification and assessment of any
environmental problems associated with the development of a local project governed
by this Agreement.
b. The Local Government is responsible for the cost of any environmental problem's
Mitigation and remediation.
c. The Local Government is responsible for providing any public meetings or public
hearings required for development of the environmental assessment. Public hearings
will not be held prior to the approval of project schematic.
d. The Local Government is responsible for the preparation of the NEPA documents
required for the environmental clearance of this project.
e. The Local Government shall provide the State with written documentation from
appropriate regulatory agency(ies) that identified environmental clearances have been
obtained, prior to the advertising for bids.
9. Compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards and ADA
All parties to this Agreement shall ensure that the plans for and the construction of all
projects subject to this Agreement are in compliance with the Texas Accessibility
Standards (TAS) issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, under the
Architectural Barriers Act, Article 9102, Texas Civil StatutesThe TAS establishes
minimum accessibility requirements to be consistent with minimum accessibility
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336) (ADA).
10. Architectural and Engineering Services
The Local Government has responsibility for the performance of architectural and
engineering services.
The engineering plans shall conform to the AASHTO design standards and shall be
developed in accordance with the applicable State's Standard Specifications for
Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges, and the special
specifications and special provisions related thereto.
In procuring professional services, the parties to this Agreement must comply
with
requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 172 if the project is federally funded and ith Texas federal
Government Code 2254, Subchapter A, in all cases.
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Professional services contracts for federally funded projects must conform to federal
requirements, specifically including the provision for participation by Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises (DBEs), ADA, and environmental matters.
11. Construction Responsibilities
a. The Local Government shall advertise for construction bids, issue bid proposals,
receive and tabulate the bids and recommend award and administer the contract for
construction of the Project. Administration of the contract includes the responsibility
for construction engineering and for issuance of any change orders, supplemental
agreements, amendments, or additional work orders, which may become necessary
subsequent to the award of the construction contract. In order to ensure federal
funding eligibility, projects must be authorized by the State prior to advertising for
construction.
b. The Local Government will use its approved contract letting and award procedures to
let and award the construction contract.
C. Prior to their execution, the Local Government will be given the opportunity to review
contract change orders that will result in an increase in cost.
d. Upon completion of the Project, the party constructing the project will issue and sign a
"Notification of Completion" acknowledging the Project's construction completion.
e. For federally funded contracts, the parties to this Agreement will comply with federal
construction requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 635 and with requirements cited in 23
CFR Part 633, and shall include the latest version of Form "FHWA-1273" in the
effectiveness shall be made in compliance with 23 CFR 635, Subpart B.contract bidding documents. If force account work will be performed, a finding of cost
12. Project Maintenance
The Local Government shall be responsible for maintenance of locally owned roads after
completion of the work and the State shall be responsible for maintenance of state
highway system after completion of the work if the work was on the state highway system,
unless otherwise provided for in existing maintenance agreements with the Local
Government.
13. Right of Way and Real Property
The Local Government is responsible for the provision and nee
of way or real property. acquisition of an Y ded right
14. Notices
All notices to either party by the other required under this Agreement shall be delivered
personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such party at
the following addresses:
Local Government:
State:
S :
Nyle Maxwell Robert B. Daigh, P.E.
Mayor
221 E. Main Street Austin District Engineer
Round Rock, Texas 78664 P Drawer 15426
Austin, Texas 78761-5426
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All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail,
unless otherwise provided herein. Either party may change the above address by
sending written notice of the change to the other party.
Either party may request in writing that such notices shall be delivered personally or by
certified U.S. mail and such request shall be honored and carried out by the other party.
15. Legal Construction
If one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability
shall not affect any other provisions and this Agreement shall be construed as if it did not
contain the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision.
16. Responsibilities of the Parties
The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or
employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts
and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives,
and agents.
17. Ownership of Documents
Upon completion or termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared by the State
shall remain the property of the State. All data prepared under this Agreement shall be
made available to the State without restriction or limitation on their further use. All
documents produced or approved or otherwise created by the Local Government shall be
transmitted to the State in the form of photocopy reproduction on a monthly basis as
required by the State. The originals shall remain the property of the Local Government.
18. Compliance with Laws
The parties shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, ordinances,
rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies
or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this Agreement. When required,
the Local Government shall furnish the State with satisfactory proof of this compliance.
19. Sole Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties and
supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting the
Agreement's subject matter.
20. Cost Principles
In order to be reimbursed with federal funds, the parties shall comply with the Cost
Principles established in OMB Circular A-87 that specify that all reimbursed costs are
allowable, reasonable and allocable to the Project.
21. Procurement and Property Management Standards
The parties shall adhere to the procurement standards established in Title 49 CFR §18.36
and with the property management standard established in Title 49 CFR §18.32.
22. Inspection of Books and Records
The parties to this Agreement shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting
records and other documentation relating to costs incurred under this Agreement and
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shall make such materials available to the State, the Local Government, and,tension if federal)
funded, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the U.S. Office of the Inspector
General, or their duly authorized representatives for review and inspection at its office
during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of completion of work
defined under this contract or until any impending litigation, or claims are resolved.
Additionally, the State, the Local Government, and the FHWA and their duly authorized
representatives shall have access to all the governmental records that are directly
applicable to this Agreement for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts,
and transcriptions.
23. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Audit Requirements
The parties shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984, P.L. 98-
502, ensuring that the single audit report includes the coverage stipulated in OMB
Circular A-133.
24. Civil Rights Compliance
The Local Government shall comply with the regulations of the Department of
Transportation as they relate to nondiscrimination (49 CFR Chapter 21 and 23 CFR
§710.405(B)), and Executive Order 11246 titled Equal Employment Opportunity," as
amended by Executive Order 11375 and supplemented in the Department of Labor
Regulations (41 CFR Part 60).
25. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Requirements
The parties shall comply with the Disadvantaged/Minority Business Enterprise Program
requirements established in 49 CFR Part 26.
26. Debarment Certifications
The parties are prohibited from making any award at any tier to any party that is debarred
or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal
Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549, "Debarment and Suspension."
The parties to this contract shall require any party to a subcontract or purchase order
awarded under this contract to certify its eligibility to receive Federal funds and, when
requested by the State, to furnish a copy of the certification in accordance with Title 49
CFR Part 29 (Debarment and Suspension).
27. Lobbying Certification
In executing this Agreement, the signatories certify to the best of his or her knowledge
and belief, that:
a. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the
parties to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal
contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering
into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
b. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
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agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Cong ess, or an employee
of a Member of Congress in connection with federal contracts, grants, loans, or
cooperative agreements, the signatory for the Local Government shall complete and
submit the federal Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions.
c. The parties shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly.
By executing this Agreement, the parties affirm this lobbying certification with respect to
the individual projects and affirm this certification of the material representation of facts
upon which reliance will be made. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this transaction imposed by Title 31 U.S.C. §1352.
Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of
not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
28. Insurance
If this agreement authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any work
on State right of way, before beginning work the entity
performing
the State with a fully executed copy of the State's Fo m1560 Certifi at work
Insulrance�de
verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and
tyes specified on
of Insurance for all persons and entities working on State right of ay. This the
cove ageate
shall be maintained until all work on the State right of way is complete. If coverage is not
maintained, all work on State right of way shall cease immediately, and the State may
recover damages and all costs of completing the work.
29. Signatory Warranty
The signatories to this Agreement warrant that each has the authority to enter into this
Agreement on behalf of the party represented.
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IN TESTIMONY HEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in
duplicate counterparts.
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Name
Printed Name and Title
Date
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.
Janice Mullenix
Director of Contract Services Section
Office of General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Date
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ATTACHMENT A
Resolution or Ordinance
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ATTACHMENT B
Location Map Showing Project
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ATTACHMENT C
The Local Government will participate in the cost of the construction of a four-lane divided urban principal
median, sidewalk and bicycle facility as an extension of Creek Bend Boulevard which is an off-system location.
Government's participation is 20% of the cost of this particular improvement p cipal arterial roadway with a raise
The Local
the maximum federal amount of$1,500,000.00 for construction. The Local tGovernment's estimated cost be 'of or with federal funds up to
$6,675,000, including surveying, right of way and easement acquisition, the entire project is
construction items, administration costs and engineering and contingences. The State has estimated the preliminary o project to b engineering,
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Description Total Federal
State Local
Estimate Participation Partici-
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Construction for 4-In divided roadway $11,,5000000 20% Partici ation Participation
with raised median, sidewalk and $6608,911 , $0 $375,000
$4,733,911 $5,108,911
bicycle facility
Subtotal $6,608,911 $1,500,000 $0
Administration Costs (including plan $5,108,911
review and seconds oversi ht 1% $66,089 $0 $0
$66,089
$6,675;0011 $9500;000" ° $0
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Direct State Cost will be based on actual charges.
Total participation required from the Local Government= $�
It is further understood that the State will include only those items for the improvements as requested and required b
Government. This is an estimate only; final participation amounts will be based on actual charges to the project. y the Local
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DATE: April 19, 2007
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - April 26, 2007
ITEM: 12.E.3. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
for the extension of Creek Bend Boulevard from Creek Bend Circle
to Wyoming Springs Drive.
Department: Transportation Services
Staff Person: Thomas G. Martin, P.E., Director
Justification:
The City was awarded $1.5 million in Federal funds by the Capital Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization. To meet the conditions of the award, the City must enter into an
agreement with TxDOT, which includes plan review and secondary oversight by TxDOT. In
addition, the agreement requires the City to comply with the National Environmental Policy
Act and other applicable Federal and State laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
The Federal funds will be reimbursed to the City on a cost basis.
Funding:
Cost: $ 66,089
Source of funds: 2001 G.O. Bond
Outside Resources: TXDOT and CAMPO
Background Information•
The extension of Creek Bend Blvd. includes construction of a 4-lane divided arterial
roadway, a bridge over Brushy Creek, bicycle/pedestrian facilities within the right-of-way,
drainage and utility adjustment. This project also includes the necessary surveying and
engineering, ROW and easement acquisition, permits and condemnation, utility
replacement/rehabilitation and contingency. The roadway extension will provide a new
north-south crossing of Brushy Creek west of IH 35 that will improve access to Round Rock
Hospital and Round Rock High School and provide access for emergency services.
Public Comment: N/A
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT 40
For A q16140
STP Metropolitan Mobility Project
THIS AGREEMENT (the Agreement) is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by
and 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, federal law establishes federally funded programs for transportation
improvements to implement its public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Sections 201.103 and 222.052 establish that
the State shall design, construct and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local
governments; and
WHEREAS, federal and state laws require local governments to meet certain contract
standards relating to the management and administration of State and federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order 110266, authorizing
the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement generally described as
construction of a new multilane roadway facility; and,
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Local Government has approved entering into this
Agreement by resolution or ordinance dated [, -(1)`Z which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment A for construction of a four-lane divided urban
principal arterial roadway at the location shown on the Map in Attachment B hereinafter
referred to as the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as
hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Period of the Agreement
This Agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes
the Agreement fully executed. This Agreement shall remain in effect until the Project is
completed or unless terminated as provided below.
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2. Scope of Work
Construct a four-lane divided urban principal arterial with a raised median, sidewalk and
bicycle facility as shown on Attachment B.
3. Local Project Sources and Uses of Funds
a. The total estimated cost of the Project is shown in the Project Budget - Attachment C
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The expected cash contributions
from the federal or State government, the Local Governments, or other parties is
shown in Attachment C. The State will pay for only those project costs that have been
approved by the Texas Transportation Commission. Any work done prior to federal
authorization will not be eligible for reimbursement. It is the Local Government's
responsibility to verify that the Federal Letter of Authority has been issued for the work
covered by this Agreement.
b. This project cost estimate shows how necessary resources for completing the project
will be provided by major cost categories. These categories may include but are not
limited to: (1) costs of real property; (2) costs of utility work; (3) costs of environmental
assessment and remediation; (4) cost of preliminary engineering and design; (5) cost
of construction and construction management; and (6) any other local project costs.
c. The State will be responsible for securing the Federal and State share of the funding
required for the development and construction of the local project. If the Local
Government is due funds for expenses incurred, these funds will be reimbursed to the
Local Government on a cost basis.
d. The Local Government will be responsible for all non-federal or non-State participation
costs associated with the Project, including any overruns in excess of the approved
local project budget unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement or approved
otherwise in an amendment to this Agreement.
e. Prior to the performance of any engineering review work by the State, the Local
Government will pay to the State the amount specified in Attachment C. At a
minimum, this amount shall equal the Local Government's funding share for the
estimated cost of preliminary engineering for the project. At least sixty (60) days prior
to the date set for receipt of the construction bids, the Local Government shall remit its
remaining financial share for the State's estimated construction oversight and
construction cost.
f. In the event that the State determines that additional funding by the Local Government
is required at any time during the Project, the State will notify the Local Government in
writing. The Local Government shall make payment to the State within thirty (30) days
from receipt of the State's written notification.
g. Whenever funds are paid by the Local Government to the State under this Agreement,
the Local Government shall remit a check or warrant made payable to the "Texas
Department of Transportation Trust Fund." The check or warrant shall be deposited
by the State in an escrow account to be managed by the State. Funds in the escrow
account may only be applied to the State Project.
h. Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the Project costs.
Any funds due by the Local Government, the State, or the Federal government will be
promptly paid by the owing party.
If, after final Project accounting, excess funds remain in the escrow account, those
funds may be applied by the State to the Local Government's contractual obligations
to the State under another advance funding agreement.
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i. The State will not pay interest on any funds provided by the Local Government.
j. If a waiver has been granted, the State will not charge the Local Government for the
indirect costs the State incurs on the local project, unless this Agreement is terminated
at the request of the Local Government prior to completion of the project.
k. If the project has been approved for a "fixed price" or an "incremental payment" non-
standard funding or payment arrangement under 43 TAC §15.52, the budget in
Attachment C will clearly state the amount of the fixed price or the incremental
payment schedule.
I. If the Local government is an Economically Disadvantaged County and if the State
has approved adjustments to the standard financing arrangement, this Agreement
reflects those adjustments.
m. The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds
from the state directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the
contract. Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a
subcontract under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state
auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or
investigation in connection with those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or
investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state
auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit.
The State will not execute the contract for the construction of the project until the required
funding has been made available by the Local Government in accordance with this
Agreement.
4. Termination of this Agreement
This Agreement shall remain in effect until the project is completed and accepted by all
parties, unless:
a. the Agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of the parties;
b. the Agreement is terminated by one party because of a breach, in which case any cost
incurred because of the breach shall be paid by the breaching party; or
c. the Local Government elects not to provide funding after the completion of preliminary
engineering, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and the Project does not proceed
because of insufficient funds, in which case the Local Government agrees to
reimburse the State for its reasonable actual costs incurred during the Project.
5. Amendments
Amendments to this Agreement due to changes in the character of the work or terms of
the Agreement, or responsibilities of the parties relating to the Project may be enacted
through a mutually agreed upon, written amendment.
6. Remedies
This Agreement shall not be considered as specifying the exclusive remedy for any
agreement default, but all remedies existing at law and in equity may be availed of by
either party to this Agreement and shall be cumulative.
7. Utilities
The Local Government shall be responsible for the adjustment, removal, or relocation of
utility facilities in accordance with applicable State laws, regulations, rules, policies, and
procedures, including any cost to the State of a delay resulting from the Local
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Government's failure to ensure that utility facilities are adjusted, removed, or relocated
before the scheduled beginning of construction. The Local Government will not be
reimbursed with federal or state funds for the cost of required utility work. The Local
Government must obtain advance approval for any variance from established procedures.
Before a construction contract is let, the Local Government shall provide, at the State's
request, a certification stating that the Local Government has completed the adjustment
of all utilities that must be adjusted before construction is completed.
8. Environmental Assessment and Mitigation
Development of a transportation project must comply with the National Environmental
Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which require
environmental clearance of federal-aid projects.
a. The Local Government is responsible for the identification and assessment of any
environmental problems associated with the development of a local project governed
by this Agreement.
b. The Local Government is responsible for the cost of any environmental problem's
mitigation and remediation.
c. The Local Government is responsible for providing any public meetings or public
hearings required for development of the environmental assessment. Public hearings
will not be held prior to the approval of project schematic.
d. The Local Government is responsible for the preparation of the NEPA documents
required for the environmental clearance of this project.
e. The Local Government shall provide the State with written documentation from
appropriate regulatory agency(ies) that identified environmental clearances have been
obtained, prior to the advertising for bids.
9. Compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards and ADA
All parties to this Agreement shall ensure that the plans for and the construction of all
projects subject to this Agreement are in compliance with the Texas Accessibility
Standards (TAS) issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, under the
Architectural Barriers Act, Article 9102, Texas Civil Statutes. The TAS establishes
minimum accessibility requirements to be consistent with minimum accessibility
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336) (ADA).
10. Architectural and Engineering Services
The Local Government has responsibility for the performance of architectural and
engineering services.
The engineering plans shall conform to the AASHTO design standards and shall be
developed in accordance with the applicable State's Standard Specifications for
Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges, and the special
specifications and special provisions related thereto.
In procuring professional services, the parties to this Agreement must comply with federal
requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 172 if the project is federally funded and with Texas
Government Code 2254, Subchapter A, in all cases.
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Professional services contracts for federally funded projects must conform to federal
requirements, specifically including the provision for participation by Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises (DBEs), ADA, and environmental matters.
11. Construction Responsibilities
a. The Local Government shall advertise for construction bids, issue bid proposals,
receive and tabulate the bids and recommend award and administer the contract for
construction of the Project. Administration of the contract includes the responsibility
for construction engineering and for issuance of any change orders, supplemental
agreements, amendments, or additional work orders, which may become necessary
subsequent to the award of the construction contract. In order to ensure federal
funding eligibility, projects must be authorized by the State prior to advertising for
construction.
b. The Local Government will use its approved contract letting and award procedures to
let and award the construction contract.
c. Prior to their execution, the Local Government will be given the opportunity to review
contract change orders that will result in an increase in cost.
d. Upon completion of the Project, the party constructing the project will issue and sign a
"Notification of Completion" acknowledging the Project's construction completion.
e. For federally funded contracts, the parties to this Agreement will comply with federal
construction requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 635 and with requirements cited in 23
CFR Part 633, and shall include the latest version of Form "FHWA-1273" in the
contract bidding documents. If force account work will be performed, a finding of cost
effectiveness shall be made in compliance with 23 CFR 635, Subpart B.
12. Project Maintenance
The Local Government shall be responsible for maintenance of locally owned roads after
completion of the work and the State shall be responsible for maintenance of state
highway system after completion of the work if the work was on the state highway system,
unless otherwise provided for in existing maintenance agreements with the Local
Government.
13. Right of Way and Real Property
The Local Government is responsible for the provision and acquisition of any needed right
of way or real property.
14. Notices
All notices to either party by the other required under this Agreement shall be delivered
personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such party at
the following addresses:
Local Government: State:
Nyle Maxwell Robert B. Daigh, P.E.
Mayor Austin District Engineer
221 E. Main Street P.O. Drawer 15426
Round Rock, Texas 78664 Austin, Texas 78761-5426
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All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail,
unless otherwise provided herein. Either party may change the above address by
sending written notice of the change to the other party.
Either party may request in writing that such notices shall be delivered personally or by
certified U.S. mail and such request shall be honored and carried out by the other party.
15. Legal Construction
If one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability
shall not affect any other provisions and this Agreement shall be construed as if it did not
contain the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision.
16. Responsibilities of the Parties
The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or
employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts
and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives,
and agents.
17. Ownership of Documents
Upon completion or termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared by the State
shall remain the property of the State. All data prepared under this Agreement shall be
made available to the State without restriction or limitation on their further use. All
documents produced or approved or otherwise created by the Local Government shall be
transmitted to the State in the form of photocopy reproduction on a monthly basis as
required by the State. The originals shall remain the property of the Local Government.
18. Compliance with Laws
The parties shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, ordinances,
rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies
or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this Agreement. When required,
the Local Government shall furnish the State with satisfactory proof of this compliance.
19. Sole Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties and
supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting the
Agreement's subject matter.
20. Cost Principles
In order to be reimbursed with federal funds, the parties shall comply with the Cost
Principles established in OMB Circular A-87 that specify that all reimbursed costs are
allowable, reasonable and allocable to the Project.
21. Procurement and Property Management Standards
The parties shall adhere to the procurement standards established in Title 49 CFR §18.36
and with the property management standard established in Title 49 CFR §18.32.
22. Inspection of Books and Records
The parties to this Agreement shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting
records and other documentation relating to costs incurred under this Agreement and
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shall make such materials available to the State, the Local Government, and, if federally
funded, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the U.S. Office of the Inspector
General, or their duly authorized representatives for review and inspection at its office
during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of completion of work
defined under this contract or until any impending litigation, or claims are resolved.
Additionally, the State, the Local Government, and the FHWA and their duly authorized
representatives shall have access to all the governmental records that are directly
applicable to this Agreement for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts,
and transcriptions.
23. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Audit Requirements
The parties shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984, P.L. 98-
502, ensuring that the single audit report includes the coverage stipulated in OMB
Circular A-133.
24. Civil Rights Compliance
The Local Government shall comply with the regulations of the Department of
Transportation as they relate to nondiscrimination (49 CFR Chapter 21 and 23 CFR
§710.405(6)), and Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity," as
amended by Executive Order 11375 and supplemented in the Department of Labor
Regulations (41 CFR Part 60).
25. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Requirements
The parties shall comply with the Disadvantaged/Minority Business Enterprise Program
requirements established in 49 CFR Part 26.
26. Debarment Certifications
The parties are prohibited from making any award at any tier to any party that is debarred
or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal
Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549, "Debarment and Suspension."
The parties to this contract shall require any party to a subcontract or purchase order
awarded under this contract to certify its eligibility to receive Federal funds and, when
requested by the State, to furnish a copy of the certification in accordance with Title 49
CFR Part 29 (Debarment and Suspension).
27. Lobbying Certification
In executing this Agreement, the signatories certify to the best of his or her knowledge
and belief, that:
a. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the
parties to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal
contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering
into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
b. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
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agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee
of a Member of Congress in connection with federal contracts, grants, loans, or
cooperative agreements, the signatory for the Local Government shall complete and
submit the federal Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions.
c. The parties shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly.
By executing this Agreement, the parties affirm this lobbying certification with respect to
the individual projects and affirm this certification of the material representation of facts
upon which reliance will be made. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this transaction imposed by Title 31 U.S.C. §1352.
Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of
not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
28. Insurance
If this agreement authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any work
on State right of way, before beginning work the entity performing the work shall provide
the State with a fully executed copy of the State's Form 1560 Certificate of Insurance
verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and types specified on the Certificate
of Insurance for all persons and entities working on State right of way. This coverage
shall be maintained until all work on the State right of way is complete. If coverage is not
maintained, all work on State right of way shall cease immediately, and the State may
recover damages and all costs of completing the work.
29. Signatory Warranty
The signatories to this Agreement warrant that each has the authority to enter into this
Agreement on behalf of the party represented.
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IN TESTIMONY HEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in
duplicate counterparts.
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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
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irector of Contract Services Section
Office of General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
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ATTACHMENT A
Resolution or Ordinance
Page 1 of 1 Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO. R-07-04-26-12E3
WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, V.T.C.A. ,
authorizes local governments and agencies of the state to enter into
agreements with one another to perform governmental functions and
services, and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock wishes to enter into an Advance
Funding Agreement for a STP Metropolitan Mobility Project ("Agreement")
with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of
Transportation regarding the extension of Creek Bend Boulevard from
Creek Bend Circle to Wyoming Springs Drive, Now Therefore
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 said Agreement, a copy of same 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.
RESOLVED this 26th day of April,
L, ayor
AST; City of Rouncl Rock, Texas
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CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City ecretary
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ATTACHMENT B
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ATTACHMENT C
The Local Government will participate in the cost of the construction of a four-lane divided urban principal arterial roadway with a raise
median, sidewalk and bicycle facility as an extension of Creek Bend Boulevard which is an off-system location. The Local
Government's participation is 20% of the cost of this particular improvement and the other 80% will be paid for with federal funds up to
the maximum federal amount of $1,500,000.00 for construction. The Local Government's estimated cost of the entire project is
$6,675,000, including surveying, right of way and easement acquisition, permits, utility adjustments, preliminary engineering,
construction items, administration costs and engineering and contingencies. The State has estimated the project to be as follows:
Description Total Federal State Local
Estimate Participation Partici- Participation
Cost pation
(STP) (STP) Add'I Local Total
80% 20% Participation Participation
Construction for 4-In divided roadway $6,608,911 $1,500,000 $0 $375,000 $4,733,911 $5,108,911
with raised median, sidewalk and
bicycle facility
Subtotal $6,608,911 $1,500,000 $0 $5,108,911
Administration Costs (including plan $66,089 $0 $0 $66,089
review and secondary oversight) 1
Total $6,675,000 $1,500,000 $0 $5,175,000
Direct State Cost will be based on actual charges.
Total participation required from the Local Government= 5.175.000
It is further understood that the State will include only those items for the improvements as requested and required by the Local
Government. This is an estimate only; final participation amounts will be based on actual charges to the project.
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