TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to construct a hike and bike trail.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) TO CONSTRUCT A HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Public Works - Transportation Division
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On January 16, 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, issued a call for project nominations for the statewide Transportation Alternative Program (TAP). Under the program, 80% of eligible projects costs can be reimbursed with the nominating entity providing at least 20% of the projects' allowable costs. Cost-reimbursement programs require sponsors to pay for project costs up front with the funding agency providing reimbursement for costs throughout various stages of the project. Projects are funded through a statewide competitive process with funds limited to those authorized in the TAP.
On January 20, 2015, a special Council workshop was held to present the proposed Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail. The City Council indicated a consensus for the allocation of $1,300,000 for the Heritage Oaks Park project. City Council also authorized staff to enter into negotiation for the design of the proposed hike and bike trail portion of the project. City Council supports the submission of an application for the TxDOT 2015 TAP Call for Projects.
Subsequent to the Council workshop, TxDOT provided further guidance to nominating entities that indicated that, in order for projects to be eligible, they had to be constructed within the boundaries shown on Exhibit A - MPO Boundary Map. Therefore, staff is proposing a re-scope of the project to extend the proposed h...
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