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Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the City to contribute $15,445,000, for 30% of the design and other associated costs of cap and stitch structures to be integrated into the IH-35 Capital Express Central Project. Related to Item #62.
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Transportation and Public Works Department
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Prior Council Action:
November 7, 2023 - Staff presentation to the City Council during Work Session regarding IH-35 design fees and potential Cap and Stitch costs. No action taken.
September 21, 2023 - Resolution No. 20230921-097 authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the United States Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Notice of Funding Opportunity for construction of improvements associated with the I-35 Cap and Stitch Program was approved on consent an 11-0 vote.
September 21, 2023 - Resolution No. 20230921-098 authorizing negotiation and execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Transportation for $1,120,000 for the Our Future 35: Connecting Austin Equitably Mobility Study was approved on consent on an 11-0 vote.
February 23, 2023 - Resolution 20230223-044 regarding the I-35 Capital Express Projects, including official comments from the City Council to the Texas Department of Transportation on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the I-35 Capital Express Central Project was approved as amended by a 10-1 vote with Mayor Watson voting no.
December 8, 2022 - Ordinance No. 20221208-054 authorizing an advance funding agreement between the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Transportation to support design and engineering of highway caps and stitches over IH-35 and development of community benefits and amenities al...
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