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 $136,384.00 for Local Government Contributions to The North Street Bridge at Walnut Creek Project for Bridge Structure and Roadway Approaches (Street Bond Fund)
Requested Action
Consider the Resolution approving the Advance Funding Agreement and authorizing funding.
Recommendation
Approval of the Resolution.
Description/History
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has designated the bridge on North Street at Walnut Creek structurally deficient. TxDOT administers the Highway Bridge Program (HBP) Federal-aid Program to help fund deficiency corrections. This program replaces deficient structures that are not in TxDOT’s off-system bridge program, which will increase safety and efficiency. The Bridge on North Street at Walnut Creek qualifies for this program.
The Draft Advanced Funding Agreement (attached), contains the State required approximate reimbursements for its expenses related to Environmental ($34,095) and Engineering ($34,095) reviews, and for Construction inspection ($68,192).
Justification
North Street is a vital secondary link north of downtown. The safety of the bridge and maintaining this critical link is important to both the traveling public as well as Emergency Services. The City has funded the design of these improvements and agrees to cover any cost overruns.
Funding Source
Street Bond Fund
Prepared By
James M. Rogge, P.E., Transportation and Mobility Engineer, Engineering Services Department., 817-276-4233.