Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing an application with TxDOT for the 2017 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program and committing the City's 20% local match requirement.

In May of this year, City Commission authorized an application with TxDOT, under the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program, for two shared-use paths as shown on the attached exhibit.  The City's application is receiving favorable consideration and TxDOT reviewers are suggesting amendments to the application.  The most notable suggestion is to increase the width of the shared-use paths from 10 ft to 12 ft.  Staff recommends acceptance of this suggestion and doing so increases the overall project cost.

The initial total project cost estimate was $394,000 and the City's local match amount was $82,631.  Now, with the suggested amendment to the project, the total project cost estimate is $456,207 and the City's 20% local match is $91,241.  In this updated Resolution, the TxDOT reviewers are recommending to not provide hard numbers for project cost and local match, but to refer to a 20% Local Match.