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Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District to increase available funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for cost sharing on infrastructure improvements such as the construction and improvement of sidewalks, shared-use paths, and pedestrian crossings within the City's right-of-way.
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Lead Department
Transportation and Public Works Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
March 23, 2020 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the development and cost-sharing of projects related to improving shared-use paths, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossing within the City right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. The motion was approved on an 11-0 vote.
August 18, 2016 - Ordinance No. 20160818-023, which ordered a special election for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for transportation and mobility was approved on a 7-1 vote with Council Member Houston voting nay, Council Members Garza, Troxclair, and Zimmerman abstaining.
For More Information:
Richard Mendoza, Director, 512-974-2488; Pirouz Moin, Assistant Director, 512-974-8769; Amir Emamian, Division Manager, 512-974-9319; Gilda Powers, Quality Consultant, 512-974-7092; Stella Deshotel, Business Process Consultant, 512-974-8054.
Additional Backup Information:
In March 2020, Council authorized staff to negotiate an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) to develop a cost-sharing framework for Safe Routes to Schools enhancements to AISD school bond-funded projects. In the executed interlocal agreement, the City agreed to contribute $1,000,000 to infrastructure enhancements identified in local plans, such as wider sidewalks and shared-use paths that exceed the improvements planned through AISD bond projects.
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