Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution supporting the City of Killeen's application for the 2023 KTMPO Call for projects for the Killeen - Ft. Hood Regional Trail.
Summary
DATE: October 3, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Snook, Executive Director of Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: Adopt a resolution in support of the application to the KTMPO Call for Projects for Killeen- Ft. Hood Regional Trail
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On August 31, 2023, the Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) held an area-wide Call for Projects. The Call for Projects is in preparation for the development of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) that show approved transportation projects. The KTMPO funds may be used for construction of all modes of transportation (roadway, bike/pedestrian, and transit). If selected, the grant would provide an additional $15,000,000 in funding for the Killeen-Ft. Hood Regional Trail project though KTMPO to be used for construction only costs but not costs associated with design, studies, or property acquisition.
This trail system will provide connectivity from the Texas A&M University - Central Texas located at South Clear Creek Road to the future Westside Regional Park to be located just beside the Pershing Lake (also known as Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Reservoir) near W Central Texas Expressway / I-14 and Fort Cavazos. Therefore, this project will provide hike and bike trail for residents in Killeen and Fort Cavazos and will improve mobility. The proposed trail is part of the City’s plan for a regional trail system.
The city is proposing to submit an application for this request that is due on October 27, 2023.
As part of the application, a resolution of support by the governing body is needed to be included in the application.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Alternative 1 - Do not approve the Resolution of Support for Killeen’s funding application.
Alternative 2 - Approve the Resolution of Support for Killeen’s application with KTMPO for funding through their 2023 Call for Projects for Killeen-Ft. Hood Regional Trail.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Alternative 2 - Approve the Resolution of Support for Killeen’s application with KTMPO for funding through their 2023 Call for Projects for Killeen-Ft. Hood Regional Trail is recommended.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to state, city, and local purchasing policies and regulations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The application is for $15,000,000 in grant funding for the Killeen-Ft. Hood Regional Trail project. The KTMPO Funds may be used only for construction of the project. The KTMPO fund requires a local match of 20% of the project cost, comprised of cash or Transportation Development Credits (TDC’s), if eligible. If approved the KTMPO funding will be $12,000,000 for the full amount of the request. The City of Killeen would be responsible for all non-reimbursable costs and 100% of overruns, if any.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time future expenditures
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, the twenty percent (20%) match of $3,000,000 is available in the 2023 Certificates of Obligation Fund for Park Development in account 327-8930-493.69-03.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approve the Resolution of Support for Killeen’s application with KTMPO for the 2023 call for projects for Killeen-Ft. Hood Regional Trail project.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Parks & Recreation
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Application
Optional Attachment
Location Map
Resolution