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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21862: TXDOT GRANTS PROGRAM - 2021 BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN FUNDING PROGRAM/TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES )1 _— nrt rtltti / www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: May 29,2021 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, City Manager From: Alberto Elefano, P.E.—Director of Public Works RE: PR 21862—Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT)Grants Program—2021 Bicycle& Pedestrian Funding Program/Transportation Alternatives. Introduction: This Agenda Item is to inform City Council that the City of Port Arthur is pursuing infrastructure grants from the Texas Department of Transportation 2021 Transportation Alternatives(TA)and is requesting a 20%match of funds. The City submitted the following projects— • Thomas Boulevard Bike/Walking Path(TA)—replace existing path,add trail markings,striping,lighting, signage. Estimated project cost is$1,391,433.00;20%match is$278,286.60. • Seawall Drive/Downtown Port Arthur—resurface road, restripe walking and bike paths, add rest areas, shade structures,trash receptacles. Estimated project cost is$1,209,302.75;20%match is $241,860.55. Background: It is the City of Port Arthur's desire to pursue funding opportunities that will improve infrastructure,enhance the quality of life, and work toward revitalization of communities. To that end, the TxDOT grant program presents an ideal opportunity for community wide improvements. Budget Impact: Participation in the Thomas Boulevard Project and the Seawall Drive Project is 80-20 meaning that the City of Port Arthur will need to provide a 20%match in funds. Recommendation: This is an informational resolution for City Council review. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 S:\Engineering\PUBLIC WORKS\GRANT REQUESTS\TA 2021\Agenda Memo TA 2021.docx P.R. 21862 5/29/2021 mje Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF NOTIFICATION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S (TxDOT) 2021 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES (TA) GRANTS PROGRAM WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE THOMAS BOULEVARD BIKE AND WALKING PATH AND THE SEAWALL DRIVE SHARED USE PATH AND IS REQUESTING A 20% MATCH IN FUNDS. WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur (City) is aggressively seeking funding opportunities for infrastructure projects that improves the ability of its citizens to navigate safely through the community; and, WHEREAS, the City has identified those areas that citizen have indicated were in need of infrastructure development, that includes bike paths, walking paths and sidewalks; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has allotted funds, that are an 80-20 match, to provide for bicycle paths, shared use paths, sidewalks, and walking paths for interested cities in the form of grants; and, WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur submitted projects for consideration to TxDOT, they are as follows: Thomas Boulevard Bike/Walking Path (TA), Exhibit A, and the Seawall Drive Shared Use Path, Exhibit B; WHEREAS, the estimated construction cost of the Thomas Boulevard Bike/Walking Path is $1,391,433.00 with the 20% match for the City being $278,286.60; and, WHEREAS, the estimated construction cost of the Seawall Drive Shared Use Path is $1,209,302.75 with the 20% match for the City being $241,860.55; now, therefore, P.R. 21862 5/29/2021 mje Page 2 of 3 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and, THAT, the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur is hereby notified of the projects the City is recommending for the TxDOT TA Grants Program on behalf of the City of Port Arthur and invites input from City Council and the City Manager; and, THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution No. be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2021 at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor: Councilmembers: Noes: Thurman "Bill" Bartle Mayor Attest: Sherri Bellard City Secretary P.R. 21862 5/29/2021 mje Page 3 of 3 APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: �2 6 lecia Tize�o Ron Burton City Attorney City Manager APPROVED AS FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Cam_ , i Y Kand K. Dan'el Interim Director of Finance Alberto Elefano, P.E. Director of Public Works 1. Clifton illiams, CPPB Purchasing Manager EXHIBIT A * ® 2021 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Call for Projects Texas F epartmentransportation Preliminary Application (PA) Deadline to Submit PA:March 1, 2020 Project Sponsor Link to PA Instructions 1. Contact information Local Government/Project Sponsor Name: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR/PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING Contact Person: ALBERTO ELEFANO Title: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Street Address: 444 4TH STREET City: PORT ARTHUR Zip Code:77840 Office Phone Number: 409-983-8189 Email: alberto.elefano@portarthurtx.gov 2. Identify population area (based on project location) An eligible project sponsor may represent a population sub-area within its jurisdictional boundaries. Example: a county project is located within the boundaries of a City, Census Designated Place, Village, or Unincorporated Area - select the smaller population area where the project is located. For population numbers, use Census data from the 2010 Decennial Census. Location Name: PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS Population size: 53,818 3. Is the project within the boundaries of a Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO)? ®Yes ❑No If the project is within a MPO boundary, is the project within a Census Urbanized Area greater than 200,000, designated as a Transportation Management Area? ❑Yes No Project Information 4. Project name: THOMAS BOULEVARD BIKE&WALKING PATH Be concise and logical. 5. Eligible project type Projects may include multiple project types; select all types that apply. (See instructions for details.) El Bikeway improvements 0 Improvements for non-motorized 0 Shared use paths transportation safety ❑ Sidewalk improvements 6. Project location ❑ On/along a TxDOT maintained roadway ❑ On/along a non-TxDOT roadway ❑ Not within the right-of-way of any roadway Proiect location notes: Projects or components of projects located entirely within school or park property that are for internal circulation only are not eligible for TxDOT's TA funding. 7. Provide a Google map link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=ldRgXgl7rpWvYJYtzyzfesYblinCuSgHG&usp=sharing See PA instructions for recommended tutorial links and minimum requirements. 8. Preliminary Scope of Work Briefly describe the project, including project location, limits,facility type,and width. Descriptions that exceed the space provided below are not acceptable. (See instructions for details.) The City of Port Arthur proposes to upgrade and repair 10,560LF of the existing SUP inside the Thomas Blvd. esplanade from Houston Avenue to Woodworth Blvd. This upgrade includes signage, trail markings, lighting, and citizen education. 9. Funding opportunities Select funding opportunity the Project Sponsor is interested in pursuing for this project. Transportation Alternatives Program • For small urban and nonurban areas: State and/or federal funding for construction activities(and development activities when applicable)with a minimum 20%local match required. Project sponsors may be eligible for a reduction in the local match. Refer to the Program Guide for details. • TxDOT administers TA funds for projects located outside Transportation Management Areas (TMAs). TMAs are identified by the smoothed 2010 U.S. Census Urbanized Area boundaries for population areas greater than 200,000. NONURBAN-Population area of 5,000 or less(outside a TMA) ❑ Current funding or Conditional Project List SMALL URBAN-Population area between 5,001 and 200,000 (outside a TMA) Conditional Project List only 10. Project costs Provide a planning cost estimate for the total estimated cost for the following project activities: Estimated cost to prepare construction plans, specifications, and estimates: $ 125,600.00 Estimated cost to prepare environmental documentation: $ 3,500.00 Estimated construction cost: $1,262,333.00 Attach a copy of the cost estimate. The breakdown of federal, state, and local percentages will be determined in Step 2 of the application process, if authorized to proceed. 11. Local match of Port Arthur General Fund/Capital Improvement Fund Identify source(s) of local matching funds:City Examples include: municipal budget, Transportation Development Credits, or donated funds from a third- party. 12. Transportation Development Credits If a project sponsor's population is less than 50,000 and meets certain economic criteria, they may request the use of Transportation Development Credits that allow for 100%federal TA funds to be applied to the project in lieu of a local match. Does the project sponsor request the use of Transportation Development Credits for this project? 0 Yes ® No 13. Project complexity Is this project in a locally or regionally approved planning document? ® Yes 0 No 0 Unk (May include City/County/MPO, master/comprehensive, bicycle/pedestrian, capital improvement, or other transportation plans.) Will the project reduce automobile traffic capacity? ® Yes 0 No 0 Unk Does the project cross a railroad (RR) or is the project within 50' of RR right-of-way? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Will the project involve relocation of utilities? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk TA/SRTS Preliminary Application 2 Will this project involve acquisition of right-of-way or require an easement(including railroad), access change, or relocation? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Does the project use land purchased or improved with Land and Water Conservation Funds? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Does the project use land in: (Check all appropriate boxes) Publicly owned: 0 Park(s), 0 Recreation area(s), 0 Wildlife/waterfowl refuge(s), OR 0 Publicly/privately owned historical or archeological sites? 0 Yes 0 No 0 Unk Does the project occur within or around properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Is the project located within range and/or potential habitat of state or federally protected species? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Is there a likely possibility of encountering hazardous materials? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Does the project involve placement of fill in wetlands or waters of the U.S.? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Is the project located in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge/Contributing Zone or Coastal Management Zone? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unk TA/SRTS Preliminary Application 3 THOMAS BOULEVARD BIKE & WALKING PATH CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Attachment A PLANNING ESTIMATE THOMAS BOULEVARD SHARED USE PATH THOMAS BOULEVARD Description Qty. Unit Measure Amount Construction Sidewalks/Shared Use Path Costs 6" D x 10'W 11733.33 SY $85.00 $997,333.00 Lighting Along Pathway 10560 LS $5.68 $60,000.00 Conduit-3"Along Pathway 10560 LS 11.93 $126,000.00 Signage, Striping and Citizen Education 1 LS $79,000.00 Total $1,262,333.00 Estimates Design: Construction Plans and Specifications 1 LS 1 $113,600.00 GeoTech 1 LS 1 $7,000.00 Survey 1 LS 1 $5,000.00 Total $125,600.00 Environmental Prep 1 LS $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Estimated Project Cost $1,391,433.00 Scope: The City of Port Arthur proposes to upgrade and repair 10,560LF of the existing SUP inside the Thomas Blvd. esplanade from Houston Avenue to Woodworth Blvd. This upgrade includes signage,trail markings, lighting,and citizen education. EXHIBIT B ° 2021 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Call for Projects Texas F epartment ransportation Preliminary Application (PA) Deadline to Submit PA:March 1. 2020 Project Sponsor Link to PA Instructions 1. Contact information Local Government/Project Sponsor Name: Port Arthur Transit Contact Person: Ivan Mitchell Title: Transit Director Street Address: 344 Procter Street City: Port Arthur Zip Code:77640 Office Phone Number: 409-983-8793 Email: ivan.mitchell@portarthurtx.gov 2. Identify population area (based on project location) An eligible project sponsor may represent a population sub-area within its jurisdictional boundaries. Example: a county project is located within the boundaries of a City, Census Designated Place, Village, or Unincorporated Area - select the smaller population area where the project is located. For population numbers, use Census data from the 2010 Decennial Census. Location Name: Port Arthur Population size: 53,818 3. Is the project within the boundaries of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)? ®Yes ❑No If the project is within a MPO boundary, is the project within a Census Urbanized Area greater than 200,000, designated as a Transportation Management Area? ❑Yes ❑No Project Information 4. Project name: Downtown Port Arthur SUP/Seawall Drive Be concise and logical. 5. Eligible project type Projects may include multiple project types; select all types that apply. (See instructions for details.) ❑ Bikeway improvements 0 Improvements for non-motorized 0 Shared use paths transportation safety ❑ Sidewalk improvements 6. Project location ❑ On/along a TxDOT maintained roadway 0 On/along a non-TxDOT roadway ❑ Not within the right-of-way of any roadway Project location notes: Projects or components of projects located entirely within school or park property that are for internal circulation only are not eligible for TxDOT's TA funding. 7. Provide a Google map link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=lyKHr9HHYvjDQ38HKWhMweTSwfbBFDK5L&usp=sharing See PA instructions for recommended tutorial links and minimum requirements. 8. Preliminary Scope of Work Briefly describe the project, including project location, limits,facility type, and width. Descriptions that exceed the space provided below are not acceptable. (See instructions for details.) This proposed project will construct enhancements to the Seahawk Drive shared use path(SUP). The SUP along Seawall Drive will be resurfaced along with new surface striping to delineate the between the road sections. The existing shared use path(SUP)will be maintained along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway side.but the SUP will have space for three or four new rest areas with benches,trash receptacles and shade structures. In addition,branding banner poles will be installed along Seawall Drive. 9. Funding opportunities Select funding opportunity the Project Sponsor is interested in pursuing for this project. Transportation Alternatives Program • For small urban and nonurban areas: State and/or federal funding for construction activities(and development activities when applicable)with a minimum 20% local match required. Project sponsors may be eligible for a reduction in the local match. Refer to the Program Guide for details. • TxDOT administers TA funds for projects located outside Transportation Management Areas (TMAs). TMAs are identified by the smoothed 2010 U.S. Census Urbanized Area boundaries for population areas greater than 200,000. NONURBAN-Population area of 5,000 or less(outside a TMA) ❑ Current funding or Conditional Project List SMALL URBAN- Population area between 5,001 and 200,000 (outside a TMA) Conditional Project List only 10. Project costs Provide a planning cost estimate for the total estimated cost for the following project activities: Estimated cost to prepare construction plans, specifications, and estimates: $ 105,627.75 Estimated cost to prepare environmental documentation: $ 3,500.00 Estimated construction cost: $1,100,175.00 Attach a copy of the cost estimate. The breakdown of federal, state, and local percentages will be determined in Step 2 of the application process, if authorized to proceed. 11. Local match Identify source(s) of local matching funds:Muncipal Budget and CDBG Funds Examples include: municipal budget, Transportation Development Credits, or donated funds from a third- party. 12. Transportation Development Credits If a project sponsor's population is less than 50,000 and meets certain economic criteria, they may request the use of Transportation Development Credits that allow for 100%federal TA funds to be applied to the project in lieu of a local match. Does the project sponsor request the use of Transportation Development Credits for this project? ❑ Yes ® No 13. Project complexity Is this project in a locally or regionally approved planning document? IN Yes 0 No 0 Unk (May include City/County/MPO, master/comprehensive, bicycle/pedestrian, capital improvement, or other transportation plans.) Will the project reduce automobile traffic capacity? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Does the project cross a railroad (RR) or is the project within 50' of RR right-of-way? 0 Yes ® No ❑ Unk Will the project involve relocation of utilities? 0 Yes 0 No ® Unk TA/SRTS Preliminary Application 2 Will this project involve acquisition of right-of-way or require an easement(including railroad), access change, or relocation? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Does the project use land purchased or improved with Land and Water Conservation Funds? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Does the project use land in: (Check all appropriate boxes) Publicly owned: 0 Park(s), 0 Recreation area(s), 0 Wildlife/waterfowl refuge(s), OR 0 Publicly/privately owned historical or archeological sites? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Does the project occur within or around properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places? ❑Yes ID No 0 Unk Is the project located within range and/or potential habitat of state or federally protected species? ❑ Yes 0 No IN Unk Is there a likely possibility of encountering hazardous materials? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Does the project involve placement of fill in wetlands or waters of the U.S.? 0 Yes ® No 0 Unk Is the project located in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge/Contributing Zone or Coastal Management Zone? ❑Yes ❑ No ® Unk TA/SRTS Preliminary Application 3 SEAWALL DRIVE SHARED USE PATH CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Attachment A PLANNING ESTIMATE SEAWALL DRIVE SHARED USE PATH SEAWALL DRIVE Description Qty. Unit Measure Amount Construction Sidewalks/Shared Use Path Costs 10 foot wide 9211.111 SY $85.00 $782,944.44 Lighting(10%of Sidewalk Costs) 1 LS 1 $78,294.44 Signage,Striping and Citizen Education(15%of Sidewalk Costs) 1 1_.S 1 $117,441.67 Contingency(10%of Sidewalk Costs) 1 LS 1 $78,294.44 Total $1,056,975.00 Estimates Design:Construction Plans and Specifications 1 LS 1 $95,127.75 GeoTech 1 LS 1 $7,000.00 Survey 1 LS 1 $3,500.00 Total $105,627.75 Amenities Strap Metal Benches 12 EA $ 800.00 $9,600.00 Strap Metal Trash Cans 12 EA $ 300.00 $3,600.00 Shade Structures 2 EA $ 15,000.00 $30,000.00 Total $43,200.00 Environmental Prep 1 LS $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Estimated Project Cost $1,209,302.75 Scope: The City of Port Arthur's 2015 Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Plan(hereinafter called the Downtown Plan)establishes a common image for Downtown Port Arthur as a once again livable,healthy and economically vibrant community destination. Elements of the adopted Downtown Plan focus on making Downtown Port Arthur a more walkable urban center as an attractive place for residents, businesses,city services and visitors. Seawall Drive is a unique linear trail extending south of Lamar State College,adjacent to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.Seawall Drive provides vehicular and pedestrian access along with parking. However,no significant urban design improvements or site amenities are provided. The Downtown Plan calls for the existing Seawall Drive trail to be incorporated into a future downtown trail network encompassing the existing boardwalk and Thomas Boulevard trail,with new trails along Stilwell Boulevard and a side path trail along 4th Street. Specifically,this proposed project will construct enhancements to the Seahawk Drive shared use path (SUP). The SUP along Seawall Drive will be resurfaced along with new surface striping to delineate the between the road sections. The existing shared use path(SUP)will be maintained along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway side,but the SUP will have space for three or four new rest areas with benches, trash receptacles and shade structures. In addition,branding banner poles will be installed along Seawall Drive. The SUP along Seawall Drive is the most heavily utilized path in the City for bikers and