Resolution - Public Works: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement, Contract 16170, between the City of Lubbock and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Connectivity Project inside Loop 289, at various locations.
Item Summary
The Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) approved the use of Category 9 "Transportation Alternatives" Program (TAP) funding, for the construction of the City of Lubbock Pedestrian and Bicyclist connectivity project within Loop 289. This is an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) between the City of Lubbock and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), which will allocate federal funds for this purpose. The costs will be allocated based on 80% federal funding with the remaining 20% funded by the City of Lubbock. The total cost of the project is estimated at $1,000,962, and the City's 20% portion of the project is $222,369.
Fiscal Impact
The AFA allows for the use of MPO funding on this project through the City Capital Improvement Program.
Staff/Board Recommending
Jesica McEachern, Assistant City Manager L. Wood Franklin, P.E., Division Director of Public Works