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Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of two "Agreements to Contribute Right of Way Funds" with the Texas Department of Transportation in a total amount not to exceed $3,301,401 for the Oak Hill Parkway project. Related to items #31 and #32.
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Lead Department
Austin Transportation Department
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the 2018-19 Austin Transportation Capital Budget.
Prior Council Action:
Resolution No. 20140828-091 - Council directed the City Manager to recommend to CTRMA, TXDOT, and the Federal Highway Administration that a non-elevated and non-tolled "parkway" design with minimal frontage roads be advanced as an option for full and fair consideration under the Environmental Impact Statement in the final design phases for the US 290/SH71 Oak Hill Parkway project.
For More Information:
Robert Spillar, 512-974-2488; Paul Terranova, 512-974-7163; Gilda Powers, 512-974-7092
Additional Backup Information:
The purpose of this action is to authorize funding of $3,301,401 to supplement right of way acquisition and utility adjustment funds provided by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to reconstruct controlled access highways and frontage road on US 290 from west of RM 1826 to SL 1 and on SH 71 from US 290 West to Silvermine Drive, also known as the Oak Hill Parkway project, from four-lanes to six-lanes. The City's required 10% local participation is $3,301,401 and the State's contribution is estimated at $29,712,609. The project will be managed by TxDOT and the construction letting year anticipated FY 2020. The State will be responsible for 100% of the costs in excess of the City's $3,301,401 participation.
The City's funding is from the 2016 Mobility Bond funds approved by the voters. This action is consistent with the contract with the voters as set forth in Resolution No. 20160818-074. This resolution identified $8.0 million for the Regional Mobility project to make improvements to the Old Bee Ca...
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