TITLE
Consider memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Surface Transportation Program Metropolitan Mobility (STPMM) application to the Killeen - Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) to compete for Category 7 funding to construct an extension to Rosewood Drive.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM METROPOLITAN MOBILITY APPLICATION TO THE KILLEEN - TEMPLE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO COMPETE FOR CATEGORY 7 FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT AN EXTENSION TO ROSEWOOD DRIVE.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Public Works - Transportation Division
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On September 25, 2015, the Killeen - Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, issued a call for project nominations for the Surface Transportation Program Metropolitan Mobility (STPMM) funding. Under the program, the KTMPO has received authority to allocate funds for qualifying transportation needs within the boundaries of designated metropolitan planning areas. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) refers to these funds as “Category 7."
Category 7 funds may be used for a variety of projects to include roadway, transit, or bicycle/pedestrian projects. Eligible projects are evaluated and ranked by the KTMPO Technical Advisory Committee. If awarded, the qualifying entity must provide a minimum of 20% matching funds with 80% of allowable project costs being reimbursable. Cost-reimbursement programs require sponsors to pay for project costs up front with the funding agency providing reimbursement for expenses throughout various stages of the project. Funds are available for obligation for a period of three (3) years after the last day of the fiscal year for which the funds are authorized.
In recent project calls, the City of Killeen has successfully secured ...
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