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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal agreement with the City of Harker Heights to construct a portion of the Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail Segment, 3A within the City of Harker Heights jurisdiction.
SUMMARY
DATE: October 17, 2017
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: David A. Olson, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to execute an inter-local agreement with the City of Harker Heights to construct a portion of the Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail, Segment 3A within the City of Harker Heights Jurisdiction.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In January 2016, the City of Killeen submitted an application for federal funding associated with the Rosewood Drive Extension and Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail projects. A portion of that plan included a connection from the trail along Rosewood Drive to Purser Park in Harker Heights. This segment was included in the project to increase the project score for federal funding by including a regional connection. The estimated construction cost of this connection within the City of Harker Heights city limits is approximately $18,500 of which the City of Killeen was awarded 80% ($14,800) federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program.
The interlocal agreement (ILA) states the terms and conditions associated with the construction, contract administration, and dedication of the project. The City of Killeen will be responsible for designing, bidding, and constructing the project. The City of Harker Heights (COHH) will be responsible for furnishing necessary easements/rights-of way, issuing required COHH permits, and accepting long term maintenance of facilities located within their corporate limits.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
City staff considered two alternatives: 1) Enter into an ILA for the c...
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