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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
Work Session Item 4.c.
City Council Work Session Agenda
Meeting Date:
05/01/2023
Item Title:
TxDOT Grant Application - Harbor Point Shoreline Trail
Submitted By:
Andy Hesser
Summary of Request/Problem
Staff will present to City Council the proposed Harbor Point Shoreline Trail (HPST) Plan for a grant being pursued as part of the TxDOT 2023 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Call for Projects. This is a proposed trail and boardwalk amenity that aims to create an extraordinary lakefront experience along Lake Ray Hubbard that improves safety, access, and modal optionality for bicyclists and pedestrians. Additionally, the project will enhance the quality of life for people of all ages and abilities and catalyze significant, positive economic growth and tourism in Garland. The HPST is a shared use path (SUP) that is part of a regional trail network identified on the NCTCOG Regional Veloweb, is identified as a priority linkage in the City of Garland’s 2021 Trails and Bikeways Master Plan, and will connect to proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities with the IH-30 expansion project. This grant provides Garland with the opportunity to partner with State and Federal agencies to construct a unique amenity that will be a regional hub for multi-modal transportation in the D/FW Metroplex.
Garland is applying under the “Large Scale Active Transportation Infrastructure” category, which is made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”. The target funding amounts within this category range between $5 million to $25 million per project. The City of Garland is applying for the maximum amount available in this category, and the local match requirement is 20% with the Federal match being 80%, which calculates to approximately $5 million for the local match. As part of the grant application, the project sponsor (City of Garland) is required to include a Funding Resolution that expresses the commitment for the project once awarded.
Unless otherwise directed, a Funding Resolution for the 20% local match ($5 million) will be brought to Council for consideration at the May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Staff recommends the City Council to hear any comments from the public on this proposed project and to provide support in pursuing this grant.
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