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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COMMUNICATION |
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| | | | | | | | | AGENDA DATE: | October 22, 2019 |
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| | | | | | | | | SUBJECT: | Adopt a Resolution Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the State of Texas, Acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation for Funding Traffic Signal Detection Improvements. |
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| | | | | | | | | STAFF RESOURCE: | Chris Flanigan, Director of Engineering |
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| | | | | | | | | PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: | On August 13, 2019, the City Council adopted a Resolution approving the Terms and Conditions of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the State of Texas, Acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation for Funding Traffic Signal Detection Improvements. |
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| | | | | | | | | ACTION PROPOSED: | Adopt a Resolution Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the State of Texas, Acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation for Funding Traffic Signal Detection Improvements. |
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| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
*TxDOT has requested the City approve a new resolution due to an error on their form, which was attached to the previous resolution approved on 8/13/19.*
The City of Allen is a recipient of a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant through the Texas Department of Transportation. The purpose of this program is to reduce instances of traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Ten (10) intersections were selected, based on crash occurrences at traffic signals in the City of Allen. Advance detection cameras will be installed to help reduce the possibility for future vehicular crashes. Advance detection can enhance the safety at signalized intersections by modifying traffic signal timing automatically. Modifications can be extensions of green time and/or queue detection during peak times allowing vehicles needed time to clear the intersection safely, based on traffic demand. As a result, this technology will facilitate efficient traffic signal timing to improve safety and mobility.
The following is a list of the ten (10) awarded intersections in the City of Allen:
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Locations
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EXCHANGE PARKWAY & ALLEN HEIGHTS
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EXCHANGE PARKWAY & GREENVILLE AVE
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EXCHANGE PARKWAY & RIVERCREST DR
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GREENVILLE AVE & RIVERCREST DR
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GREENVILLE AVE & MAIN DR
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GREENVILLE AVE & BETHANY DR
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GREENVILLE AVE & HIGHTRAIL Dr
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MCDERMOTT DR @ WATTERS
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MCDERMOTT Dr & TWIN CREEKS DR/ SUNCREEK DR
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EXCHANGE PARKWAY & ALMA RD
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| | | | | | | | BUDGETARY IMPACT
The project is estimated to cost $421,026 for the new traffic signal detection project. Of this, 10% of the construction cost and all TxDOT direct project costs will be the responsibly of the City to fund. Funding for this project will utilize GO bonds only.
In summary, the city's responsible project expenses associated with HSIP funding project are as follows:
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ST1908 - Traffic Signal Detection Improvement
Project Budget
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Description
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Costs
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City Design & Construction Cost (10%)
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$ 35,791.61
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TxDOT Design Direct Project Cost
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$ 22,500.00
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TxDOT Construction Direct Project Cost
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$ 20,336.00
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TOTAL
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$ 78,627.61
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| | | | | | | | STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the terms and conditions of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department Of Transportation for funding traffic signal detection improvements.
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| | | | | | | | MOTION
I make a motion to adopt Resolution No.____________ approving the
terms and conditions of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA)
with the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department Of Transportation
for funding traffic signal detection improvements.
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