Title
Approving Interlocal Cooperation Agreements by and between Travis County and the City of Pflugerville for Rowe Lane Roadway Improvements and Weiss Lane Roadway Improvements.
Summary
The projects were initiated by Travis County and approved among transportation projects in a 2011 Travis County bond election. Completion of the projects relies on Pflugerville's participation which was included in Pflugerville's Proposition No. 1 regarding roadway improvements, which was approved on November 4, 2014. Based on the agreements, Pflugerville staff will serve as the project lead throughout the entire process, from procurement of the engineering design through construction.
The Weiss Lane project consists of reconstruction of the existing 2 lane roadway and will incorporate 4-ft shoulders and construction of turn lanes at major intersections. The limits of the project are from E. Pecan Street to Cele Road.
The Rowe Lane project consists of reconstruction of the existing 2 lane roadway from SH130 to Martin Lane.
The agreements have been review and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Status
The agreements are scheduled for consideration by the Travis County Commissioners Court on November 25, 2014.
Prior City Council Action
On July 12, 2011, the City Council took action to authorize the City Manager to execute a letter of committment to Travis County pledging Pflugerville's portion of approved projects that fall within Pflugerville's City Limits if there is a successful referendum including those projects.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on November 18, 2014.
Projected Future City Council Action
Selection of Design Consultant
Fiscal Impact
Funding source for the City portions of the projects are from the November 4, 2014 General Obligation Bond Proposition No. 1.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
Drafter
Dan Franz, P.E.
City Engineer