(7)(e)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 11/16/2022
- Title:
- Advance Funding Agreement to Replace or Rehabilitate the Bridge at Eighth Ave. and Unnamed Lagoon
- Submitted For:
- Titilayo Smith
- Submitted By:
- Titilayo Smith, Community Development/ Grant Admin
- Department:
- Mayor's Office
Information
ACTION REQUEST
That the City Commission of the City of Texas City, Tx, hereby approves the advance funding agreement in the amount of $58,080.00 for Eighth Avenue at Unnamed Lagoon and authorizes the Mayor to execute this agreement on behalf of the Local Government.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
The federal off-system bridge program is administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (the State) to replace or rehabilitate structurally deficient and functionally obsolete (collectively referred to as deficient) bridges located on public roads and streets off the designated state system; and the City of Texas City owns a bridge located at Eighth Avenue at Unnamed Lagoon. A project to remedy this bridge is included in the currently approved program of projects, authorized by Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order Number 116292 dated August 30, 2022. The fund participation ratio for projects on this program is 80 percent federal, 10 percent state, and 10 percent Local Government; and the City of Texas City’s participation requirement for this bridge is $58,080.00.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended by the Public Works Director that the City enter into the advance funding agreement with the State of Texas Department of Transportation.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Y
- Amount Requested:
- 58,080
- Source of Funds:
- General Fund
- Account #:
- 101-301-53680
Fiscal Impact:
Funds are available and providing the match of $58,080 will allow the City to receive grant funds to complete the $580,080 project.