TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to construct Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail Segment 3A.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) TO CONSTRUCT HERITAGE OAKS HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL SEGMENT 3A.
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.
In recent project calls, the City of Killeen has successfully secured funding for several different hike and bike trail projects as well as one major roadway reconstr...
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