Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution supporting the City of Killeen’s application for the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Grant for Chaparral Road.
Summary
DATE: August 15, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Adopt a resolution in support of the application to the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Grant for Chaparral Road
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On December 2, 2022, TXDOT held an area wide call for 2023 Transportation Alternatives (TA) projects. The TA program provides funding for a variety of alternative projects, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure for non-driver access to public transportation, projects that enhance mobility, and Safe Routes to School.
On January 27, 2023, the City of Killeen submitted a preliminary application for the TA grant for the pedestrian and bicycle features on Chaparral Road in the amount of $14,252,932.00. The project includes shared use pathways along the corridor that support the KTMPO regional trail alignment and will help provide non-driver access to Chaparral High school, new middle school, and proposed elementary that are all along, or near, the proposed project.
On March 24, 2023, the City was notified that its preliminary application was selected to move forward in the process to a formal application. On June 1, 2023, the City submitted the formal application for the Chaparral Road project.
To proceed with the application review, TXDOT requested a resolution of support be submitted.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Alternative 1 - Do not approve the Resolution of Support for Killeen’s grant application. Doing so will forfeit the current application and disqualify it for future review.
Alternative 2 - Approve the Resolution of Support for Killeen’s application with TXDOT for the Transportation Alternatives Grant for Chaparral Road.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
City staff recommends Alternative 2 - Approve the Resolution of Support of Killeen’s application with TXDOT for the Transportation Alternatives Grant for Chaparral Road. This will assist in the funding for the construction of the Chaparral Road Widening project.
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 $14,252,932.00 in additional grant funding for the Chaparral Road project. The TA funds may be used for development of preliminary engineering and construction of pedestrian and/or bicycle infrastructure. The TA funds require a local match, comprised of cash or Transportation Development Credits (TDCs), if eligible. The City of Killeen would be responsible for all non-reimbursable costs and 100% of overruns, if any, for TA funds.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time future expenditures
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, $3,000,000 is available in the Governmental CIP Fund in account 349-8934-493.69-01 and $500,000 is available in the Drainage Utility CIP Fund in account 375-8934-493.69-03.
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:
City staff recommends approval of the Resolution of Support of Killeen’s application with TXDOT for the Transportation Alternatives Grant for Chaparral Road. This will assist in the funding for the construction of the Chaparral Road Widening project.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Development Services
Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Resolution