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 $86,900 for the Design and Construction of the HSIP Walnut Creek Drive and Broad Street Intersection Signal Improvements; 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 an existing intersection needing significant improvements to aid driver visibility upon approach, pedestrian accessibility and safety, and support the city in monitoring the state and network timing at Walnut Creek Drive and Broad Street. In response to these issues, installing new retroreflective back plates, vehicle detection devices, and constructing new ADA compliant pedestrian access ramps and pedestrian signals are proposed to mitigate these concerns. These proposed improvements aim to enhance safety for all users, boost driver visibility approaching the intersection, and efficiently monitor and adjust signal timing as necessary at the intersection.
The Draft Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) facilitates the design development of the proposed HSIP Walnut Creek Drive and Broad Street Intersection Signal Improvements. 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 $529,555. The City’s cost is anticipated to be $86,900 for design and payment of state direct costs for engineering review, inspection and general oversight. Federal and state participation will be $442,655. The City will also be responsible for any cost overruns.
Justification
This agreement will help facilitate the funding for this project that will design and construct new retroreflective back plates, vehicle detection devices, ADA compliant pedestrian access ramps and pedestrian signals. These proposed improvements aim to enhance safety for all users, boost driver visibility approaching the intersection, and efficiently monitor and adjust signal timing as necessary at the intersection.
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