Title
Approving a resolution of the City of Pflugerville, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for a Local On-System Improvement Project (LOSA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for roadway work associated with the Heatherwilde at Pecan Street intersection improvement project.
Summary
The intersection improvements at Pecan Street/Heatherwilde Boulevard design was initiated in February 2019, the project has $363,000.00 allocated as a part of the 2018 Certificate of Obligation (CO) Bond Program for design and construction. The Project consists of the engineering and construction of intersection and operational improvements including; pavement markings, traffic signal improvements, and the addition of turn lanes at FM 1825 (W. Pecan Street) and Heatherwilde Boulevard.
The Texas Department of Transportation requires approval of a Resolution and execution of a Local On-System Agreement (LOSA) prior to authorizing the City to perform work within the State right of way. The LOSA is used by TxDOT for construction projects within State right of way when the local government proposes to perform and fund all elements of the project. TxDOT approval grants the City of Pflugerville the ability to work within the State right of way to construct the intersection improvements on Heatherwilde at Pecan Street, Pecan Street is a TxDOT roadway known as FM 1825.
City staff has been coordinating with the TxDOT North Austin Area Office on the project for concurrent reviews of approval of the project plans and specifications prior to authorization of work. A majority of the roadway improvements will be performed on Heatherwilde Boulevard with support sidewalks and traffic signals in the TxDOT right-of-way. The agreement specifies that the City will pay TxDOT review fees in the amount of $8,119.00. The City is responsible for the full cost of managing and performing all engineering and construction activities for the project. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the LOSA allows TxDOT to approve the proposed improvements prior to commencement of construction. The City will be required to obtain TxDOT approval prior to selection of the contractor and award of the construction contract for the project. The project will be bid upon TxDOT approval.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the LOSA allows TxDOT to approve the proposed improvements prior to commencement of construction.
Prior City Council Action
City Council approved a professional services supplemental agreement with Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $213,650.00 for professional engineering services associated with the Pecan Street Intersection Improvements on February 26, 2019.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on December 8, 2020.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A _X*
*This portion of the capital improvement project is funded from the 2018 Certificate of Obligation Bond Program.
Amount: _$8,119.00___
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: _11/30/2020__
Supporting documents attached:
Proposed Resolution
Agreement For a local on-system improvement project
Recommended Action
Approve a resolution of the City of Pflugerville, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for a Local On-System Improvement Project (LOSA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for roadway work associated with the Heatherwilde at Pecan Street intersection improvement project.