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Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the design and implementation of an Emergency Vehicle Preemption system; amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20180911-001) to accept funds from the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $5,824,000; and amending the Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20180911-001) to transfer in and appropriate $5,824,000 for design and implementation of this project.
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Lead Department
Austin Transportation Department
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $5,824,000 is available from the Texas Department of Transportation. A City funding match of $1,456,000 is required and available in the FY2018-2019 Austin Transportation Department's Capital Budget. A fiscal note is attached.
Prior Council Action:
Resolution No. 20171214-056 authorized the submittal of a list of potential transportation projects for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2019-2022 Call for Projects. Approved on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Troxclair off the dais.
For More Information:
Robert Spillar, 512-974-2488; Jim Dale, 512-974-4070; Jen Duthie, 512-974-3508; Gilda Powers, 512-974-7092.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
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Additional Backup Information:
The purpose of this item before Council is to authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement and to accept and appropriate funds to complete design and implement citywide Emergency Vehicle Preemption and allow for broader deployment of transit signal priority.
This project will provide for preemption capabilities at all city-controlled signalized intersections within the city (approximately 1,000 signals). With this preemption system, an emergency vehicle will send a message to ...
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