Title
Approving a resolution authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $42,003 associated with the E. Pecan and SH 130 project, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
This agenda item requests City Council approval of an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the planning of E. Pecan and SH 130 and on-system and off-system project.
The project scope includes widening existing E. Pecan St. roadway from three to six lanes, including up to an eight-lane width bridge over SH 130, curb and gutter, intersection and signal improvements, street lighting, underground storm infrastructure, and shared-use paths. This item is supported by the infrastructure pillar of the Strategic Plan.
The AFA will memorialize the roles and responsibilities of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Pflugerville for the planning phase of the project. The planning phase will include the work efforts related to the preliminary design phase of the project such as: the development of the design plans and schematics, specifications and opinion of probable construction costs, identification of preliminary right-of-way needs, environmental requirements and public involvement, related to the project.
TxDOT has authorized the City to proceed with the approval of the AFA, and will submit this AFA for approval to the Transportation Commission upon approval by the City. The City must provide an approved resolution for TxDOT in order to execute the AFA. This initial AFA does require the City to submit a fee to allow TxDOT team to review. The proposed costs included in the AFA will require the City to pay $42,003 to TxDOT for direct and indirect costs as fees for the project, which is a minimal amount required by TxDOT. The AFA will need to be amended for a traffic and revenue study (T&R) and depending on the results of the T&R study. Central Texas Toll Authority (CTTA) will confirm a consultant to perform a T&R Study and if the results reflect a loss of revenue, there is a possibility of CTTA to require a revenue compensation fee from the City.
The E. Pecan at SH 130 project is funded by the 2020 Transportation Bond Program. City staff has been coordinating with the TxDOT North Austin Area Office on the project for the conceptual plans and scope. The AFA will help prepare the project for potential future state or federal funding.
Prior City Council Action
Pflugerville City Council called November 3, 2020, bond election for three propositions totaling $191.3 million at the August 11, 2020, meeting.
Pflugerville City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with KHA totaling $791,024.30 at the July 27, 2021, meeting.
Pflugerville City Council approved an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with KHA totaling $92,307.89 at April 26, 2022, meeting.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on October 11, 2022.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A _X*
*This project is approved in the FY23 Transportation CIP Budget, noted as E. Pecan Street Design.
Amount: $42,003.00
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: June 1, 2022
Supporting documents attached:
Proposed Resolution
Substantially Complete AFA E Pecan
Draft Presentation
Recommended Action
Approve a resolution authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $42,003 for the E. Pecan and SH 130 project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.