Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the FM270 Widening Project (Director of Budget & Project Management)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to submit an application for FM270 Widening Project to the Houston-Galveston Area Council in response to the FY 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program Call for Projects.
On January 9, 2018, City Council approved a resolution to authorize a professional services agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) for planning level and TIP Application services for the FM270 Widening project.
CIP Project ST1801, widening of FM 270, was identified in the approved Master Mobility Plan and is a part of the Phase I implementation plan. This project includes the widening of approximately 2.68 miles of FM 270 from Abilene Street through the SH 96 intersection from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway with curb and gutter. All widening will take place within the existing right-of-way.
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) has advertised the upcoming Call for Projects and will be accepting applications for transportation projects between July 2, 2018 to August 31, 2018. The City is interested in submitting applications for construction funding through partnership with HGAC/TxDOT under the Widening and New Construction project category.
LAN has prepared an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC), with construction anticipated to begin in 2021. The City will be applying for federal funding to pay for 80% of the construction cost.
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Aerial Map
4. Draft Letter of Support
5. Cross Section Rendering
6. Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
Funding:
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