TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application to the Killeen - Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) to compete for Category 9 funding to construct a portion of Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail, Segment 3.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) APPLICATION TO THE KILLEEN - TEMPLE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO COMPETE FOR CATEGORY 9 FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF HERITAGE OAKS HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL, SEGMENT 3
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Public Works - Transportation Division
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On January 25, 2016, the Killeen - Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, issued a call for project nominations for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding. Under the program, the KTMPO has received authority to allocate funds for qualifying non-motorized transportation alternative needs within the boundaries of designated metropolitan planning areas. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) refers to these funds as “Category 9.”
Category 9 funds may be used for the construction of a variety of projects to include pedestrian/bicycle facilities, overlooks, trail heads, and viewing areas. 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 upfront 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...
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