Res 09-126
Res 09-126
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
- Meeting Date:
- 11/18/2009
- Title:
- Application for Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP) Project
- Submitted By:
- Doug Kneupper, Transportation and Planning
- Department:
- Transportation and Planning
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Consider approval of a Resolution supporting the City's application for a project under the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP).
BACKGROUND
The STEP is a Federally funded, State administered program for non-traditional transportation projects like landscaping and lighting. This particular project will provide significant landscaping improvements along EF Lowry Expressway at Century Blvd., and landscaping and lighting improvements along FM 1764 (Palmer Highway) within the raised medians between 14th Street and 21st Street.
The City has developed plans to improve various intersections along FM 1764, and the initial phase of the improvements has recently been completed around the longhorn statues. This project will be the next phase of the overall plan.
As a side note, previously the City used this program to construct Texas City Trails, Phases I and II.
The City has developed plans to improve various intersections along FM 1764, and the initial phase of the improvements has recently been completed around the longhorn statues. This project will be the next phase of the overall plan.
As a side note, previously the City used this program to construct Texas City Trails, Phases I and II.
ANALYSIS
Under this program the City will be liable for 20% of the estimated cost along with all additional expenses and overruns. The federal share is capped at 80% of the initial estimate. These numbers are as follows:
Total project estimate - $813,662
80% Federal Share - $650,929
20% City Share - $162,732