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Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Vehicle Detection Project providing for the installation and integration of advanced traffic signal vehicle detection technology to improve reliability, safety analytics, and real-time signal responsiveness for a total estimated project cost of $10,995,550 with the City's share of the costs estimated to be up to $2,481,270 plus any cost overruns. Funding: $2,481,270 for the City's share of the cost is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.
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Austin Transportation and Public Works
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $2,481,270 for the City's share of the cost is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.
Prior Council Action:
June 19, 2019 - Ordinance No. 20190619-075 approving an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the design and installation of traffic signal detection was approved on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Harper-Madison absent.
December 14, 2017 - Resolution No. 20171214-056 authorizing the submittal of a list of potential transportation projects for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2019- 2022 Call for Projects was approved on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Troxclair off the dais.
For More Information:
Richard Mendoza, Director, 512-974-2488; Lewis Leff, Assistant Director, 512-974-6421; Brian Craig, Division Manager; 512 974-4061; Gilda Powers, Quality Consultant, 512-974-7092.
Additional Backup Information:
On December 14, 2017, Council authorized the submittal of potential transportation projects for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2019-2022 Call for Projects.
CAMPO awarded funding for this project's implementation in 2019, but it was deferred in 2...
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