HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-12-2e - Resolution - 11/08/2012 RESOLUTION NO. 8-(39-/2-2e
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, ENDORSING THE UNIVERSITY DRIVE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT
PHASE II PROJECT (PROJECT) APPLICATION AND RESPONSE TO THE 2012
PROGRAM CALL FOR CANDIDATE PROJECTS FOR THE TXDOT
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR REIMBURSEMENT
FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas, held a bond election in 2008; and the citizens
approved a number of transportation projects, which included the University Drive Pedestrian
Improvement Phase II Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands improvements to University Drive are essential in
providing safe pedestrian movements along and across University Drive to the Texas A &M
University campus; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on May 24 approved the expenditure for a preliminary
engineering report to include public engagement and preliminary engineering
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $7,055,000 are budgeted for the Phase II improvements and
• the amount of $243,145.20 have been expended or committed to date, leaving a balance of
$6,811,854.81 for completion of the preliminary engineering report, easement acquisition,
environmental clearance, design, and construction.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby endorses the University Drive Pedestrian
Improvement Project Phase II application and in response to the 2012 Program
call for candidate projects, of the Texas Transportation Enhancement Program for
construction costs reimbursement funding for the Project.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby endorses the application to the TXDOT
Transportation Enhancement Program for funding to reimburse the City of
College Station for 80% of the construction costs of the Project if awarded.
PART 3: That the City Council herby authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
execute all documents related to the application for TXDOT Transportation
Enhancement Program.
PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
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TXDOT Transportation Enhancement Program Resolution 2
ADOPTED this 2 day of A/eaginheA__ 2012.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secretar Mayor
APPROVED:
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City Attorney