TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to design and construct an extension to Rosewood Drive and Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail, Segment 3.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT AN EXTENSION TO ROSEWOOD DRIVE AND HERITAGE OAKS HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL SEGMENT 3
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, 80% of eligible project costs can be reimbursed with the nominating entity providing at least 20% of the project’s allowable costs.
On October 27, 2015, the City Council authorized the City Manager to submit a STPMM application for the extension of Rosewood Drive and Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail, Segment 3, hereinafter called Rosewood Extension (CCM/R 15-123R). On November 10, 2015, the City of Killeen submitted an application to KTMPO requesting $6,000,000 for the 2015 STPMM call for projects. The City was awarded a total amount of $5,003,585 for the Rosewood Extension project.
This project provides for improved access and more transportation choices for the community, especially to commercial areas by building a continuous direct connection from the southernmost City limits to La Cascata and US 190, as well as creating another half-loop around the City from US 190 to SH 195 via Chaparral. This project enhances mobility within the City of Killeen as well as for the region and will shorten public safet...
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