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Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the West Rundberg Lane Extension Project from Burnet Road to Metric Boulevard for a total estimated project cost of $17,528,685 with the City’s share of the costs estimated to be $3,790,563, plus any cost overruns. Funding: $3,790,563 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department for the City’s share of the cost.
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Fiscal Note
Funding for the City’s share of the cost in the amount of $3,790,563 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Prior Council Action:
December 17, 2017 - Resolution No. 20171214-056 authorizing the submittal of a list of potential transportation projects for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2019-2022 Call for Projects was approved on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Troxclair off the dais.
August 18, 2016 - Resolution No. 20160818-074 providing information on the projects to be included in the 2016 Mobility Bond Program was approved on a 7-1 vote with Council Member Houston voting nay, Council Members Garza, Troxclair, and Zimmerman abstaining.
August 17, 2012 - Ordinance No. 20120817-001 amending the order calling the November 6, 2012, Special Election to provide for general obligation bond propositions, and declaring an emergency on a 6-0 vote with Council Member Spelman absent.
November 1, 2007 - Ordinance No. 20071101-050 amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the North Burnet/ Gateway Master Plan, was approved on a 5-0 vote with Mayor Wynn absent and Council Member Kim off the dais.
For More Information:
Richard Mendoza, Director, 512-974-2488; Anna Martin, Assistant Director, 512-974-7105; Cody Stone, Acting Division Manager, 512-974-1150; Gilda Powers, Quality Consultant, 512-974-7092
Additional Backup Information:
The Transportation and Public Works Department is requesting authorization to execute an advance funding agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the West Rundberg Lane extension project. This AFA is for the award of construction funding from the Capital Area Metro Planning Organization (CAMPO) where CAMPO will fund 80% of the project and the City will fund the remaining 20% plus any cost overruns.
The West Rundberg Lane Extension Project improves connectivity between Burnet Road and Metric Boulevard by extending West Rundberg Lane to connect two major arterials and provide a needed east-west connection across north Austin. This extension is a Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2045 Regional Transportation Plan preferred east-west connection that will provide significant mobility and access improvements for the region. The connection is also called for in the North Burnet Gateway Master Plan and is denoted as integral to the connectivity of the district for all modes of transportation.
The West Rundberg Lane extension is a four-lane divided road with sidewalks and bike lanes that connect to the City’s larger network as well as water and wastewater infrastructure. The project also includes a new intersection at Burnet Road which is crucial for the safe movement of all modes across this busy segment of Burnet Road. This connection is a key recommendation included in the previously completed North Lamar/Burnet Road Corridor Mobility Plan and is being coordinated with the proposed Burnet Road Corridor improvements included in the Corridor Construction Program approved by Council in 2018.
This project is located within zip code 78717.