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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for funding related to the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) (Executive Director of Developmental Services)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize the submission of three separate project applications to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Call for Projects.
The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) program, administered through H-GAC, provides Category 9 federal funding dedicated to the development of active transportation infrastructure. This program supports various project phases, including environmental clearance, preliminary design, engineering, and construction. Eligible projects must demonstrate a primary benefit to the general public by contributing to a safe, contiguous, and accessible walking or bicycling network that integrates effectively into the regional system.
City Staff has identified three priority active transportation projects and is requesting them as three separate applications for the 2025 TASA grant cycle as listed below:
1. Smith Lane Sidewalk (CIP 2027-2031 - RE1901A): Construction of a proposed 2,171-foot sidewalk between Webster St and Abilene St. The City will handle the design phase internally; therefore, grant funding is being requested exclusively for the construction phase of this project. The estimated total project cost is $389,375
2. FM 2094 Sidewalk (CIP 2027-2031 - PK2607): Design and construction of 2,700 linear feet of 8-foot sidewalk on FM 2094/Marina Bay between Glen Cove Blvd and Lawrence Rd. Grant funding is being requested for both the design and construction phases. The estimated total project cost is $1,024,275. Please note that this cost does not include land acquisition.
3. Texas Avenue & Webster Street Sidewalk & Bridge (CIP 2027-2031 - Parks Program Priority 13): Design and c...
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