Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving an Advance Funding Agreement Between the City of Mansfield, TX and The Texas Department of Transportation in an Amount of $77,507 for the Design and Construction of the HSIP Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements (Backplates); Finding That The Meeting At Which This Resolution Is Passed Is Open To The Public As Required By Law; And Declaring An Effective Date (Street Bond Fund)
Requested Action
Consider the Resolution approving the Advance Funding Agreement.
Recommendation
Approval of the Resolution.
Description/History
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a federally grant program managed by TxDOT. HSIP, directed by Texas’ Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), works to achieve the main objective of significantly reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads by providing a standardized approach for identifying and reviewing specific traffic safety concerns throughout the State. The City of Mansfield applied for grant money in 2023 and was awarded funds. The grant will provide 84% of the funding for a project through federal funds and a 16% local match is required.
The City of Mansfield, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), has identified thirty-six existing traffic signalized intersections needing signal head improvements to aid with driver visibility upon their approach. Three of these thirty-six intersections are to be evaluated due to improvements being completed two years prior. These intersections are located throughout the City of Mansfield and include:
● To Be Evaluated: Walnut Creek at Debbie
● To Be Evaluated: Walnut Creek at Country Club
● Country Club at NB Golf Course Crossing
● Country Club at SB Golf Course Crossing
● To Be Evaluated: Walnut Creek at Saving Place
● Walnut Creek at Pleasant Ridge
● Main at Pleasant Ridge
● Main at Oak
● Main at Broad
● Main at Hunt
● Matlock at Mansfield Webb
● Matlock at Debbie
● Matlock at Country Club
● Matlock at Ragland
● Matlock at Cannon
● Matlock at Broad
● Matlock at Heritage
● Broad at Mitchell
● Broad at Regency
● Broad at Cannon (E)
● Broad at Miller
● Broad at Cannon (W)
● Broad at Holland
● Broad at Day Mar
● Broad at SBFR 360 (Toll)
● Broad at NBFR 360 (Toll)
● Holland at SBFR 360 (Toll)
● Holland at NBFR 360 (Toll)
● Holland at Grand Meadow
● Heritage at SBFR 360 (Toll)
● Heritage at NBFR 360 (Toll)
● Heritage at Commerce
● Lone Star at SBFR 360 (Toll)
● Lone Star at NBFR 360 (Toll)
● Debbie at Ben Barber
● Debbie at Towne Crossing
In response to this issue, installing new retroreflective back plates on all signal heads at all prior listed intersections has been proposed to mitigate this concern. These proposed improvements aim to enhance safety for all users throughout various corridors located within the city limits.
The Draft Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) facilitates the design development of the proposed HSIP Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements (Backplates). This collaboration ensures the project aligns with TxDOT's standards, contributing to regional mobility and safety. A copy of the agreement in its substantially final form is attached.
The total estimated design and construction cost is $477,089. The City’s cost is anticipated to be $77,507 for design and payment of state direct costs for engineering review, inspection and general oversight. Federal and state participation will be $399,582. The City will also be responsible for any cost overruns.
Justification
This agreement will help facilitate the funding for this project that will construct new retroreflective back plates for all signal heads located at thirty-three intersections throughout the City of Mansfield. These proposed improvements aim to enhance safety for all users throughout various corridors located within the city limits.
The Director of Engineering Services will attend the meeting to answer Council’s questions.
Funding Source
Street Bond Fund
Prepared By
Taylor Derden, P.E., ENV SP, Transportation and Mobility Engineer, Engineering Services Department., 817-276-4249