TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to construct Segment 4 of the Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
CONSIDER A MEMORANDUM/RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) TO CONSTRUCT SEGMENT 4 OF THE HERITAGE OAKS HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Public Works - Transportation Division
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On January 16, 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, issued a 2015 Call for Project nominations for the statewide Transportation Alternative Program (TAP). Under the program, 80% of eligible project costs can be reimbursed with the nominating entity providing at least 20% of the project's allowable costs.
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. Finally, City Council supported the submission of an application for the TxDOT 2015 TAP Call for Projects.
On April 28, 2015, the City Council authorized the City Manager to submit a TAP application for Segment 4 of the Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail (CCM/R 15-044R). On May 4, 2015, the City of Killeen submitted an application to TxDOT requesting $2,448,282 for the 2015 TAP Call for Projects. On September 24, 2015, the City of Killeen was awarded $2,448,281 for Segment 4 of the Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail. The Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail plan ultimately provides for over 6.5 miles...
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