TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Mitchell and Associates, Inc. for the design of Segment 4 of the Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
CONSIDER A MEMORANDUM/RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MITCHELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF SEGMENT 4 OF THE HERITAGE OAKS HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL PROJECT
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 projects costs can be reimbursed with the nominating entity providing at least 20% of the projects 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 of existing bond funds 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.
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.
On December 15, 2015, City Council authorized entering into an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Segment 4 of the Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail accepting the...
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