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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-03RESOLUTION NO. R2008-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE, AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, AN "ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT" WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PAY FOR UPGRADING THE EMERGENCY PREEMPTION TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON FM 528 AT WHITAKER. WHEREAS, the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, is scheduled to begin work on a project that includes the installation of an emergency preemption traffic signal on FM 528 at Whitaker; and WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood has requested that the State allow the City to participate in the project by funding the upgrade of the emergency preemption traffic signal from a steel strain pole traffic signal design to a mast arm design; and WHEREAS, the State is amenable to this request and will proceed once the City has executed an "Advanced Funding Agreement for Voluntary Local Government contributions to Transportation Improvement Projects with No Required Match"; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS: Section 1. That the Mayor and City Secretary be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to execute and attest, respectively, the "Advanced Funding Agreement for Voluntary Local Government contributions to Transportation Improvement Projects with No Required Match" with the State of Texas- TXDOT in substantially the same form as the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes. PASSED, APPROVED AND RESOLVED on this 14th day of January, 2008. ';Z� - i JX�- % D avi'dT ff Smith Mayor ATTEST: .10-ela- F Deoris McKenzie, TRMC \t \ CitySecretary P 2008-03 2 CSJ: District #: Code Chart 64: Project: THE STATE OF TEXAS THE COUNTY OF TRAVIS § 0912-00-318 12 — Houston 15320 VA: Various Locations Districtwide ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE BY AND BETWEEN the State of Texas, acting by and. through the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the "State", and the City of Friendswood, acting by and through its duly authorized officials, hereinafter called the "Local Government." WITNESSETH WHEREAS, 'Transportation Code, Chapters 201, 221, 227, and 361, authorize the State to lay out, construct, maintain, and operate a system of streets, roads, and highways that comprise the State Highway System; and, WHEREAS, Government Code, Chapter 791, and Transportation Code, §201.209 and Chapter 221, authorize the State to contract with municipalities and political subdivisions; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order 110109 awarding funding for Projects in the 2006. Statewide Preservation Program, including this Project generally described as the installation of an Emergency, Preemption Traffic Signal on FM 528 at Whitaker in Friendswood, Texas; and WHEREAS, the Local Government has requested that the State allow the Local Government to participate in said improvement by funding that portion of the improvement described as upgrading the Emergency Preemption Traffic Signal from a steel strain pole traffic signal design to a mast arm design, hereinafter called the "Project"; and, WHEREAS, the State has determined that such participation is in the best interest of the citizens of the State; AFA-AFA VoITIP Page 1 of 7 12/7/2007 Revised 11/20/2007 CSJ: 0912-00-318 District #: 12 — Houston Code Chart 64: 15320 Project: VA: Various Locations Districtwide NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set forth, the State and the Local Government do agree as follows: AGREEMENT Article 1. Time Period Covered This agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the agreement fully executed, and the State and the Local Government will consider it to be in full force and effect until the Project described herein has been completed and accepted by all parties or unless terminated, as hereinafter provided: Article 2. Project Funding and Work Responsibilities The State will authorize the performance of only those Project items of work which the Local Government has requested and has agreed to pay for as described in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities which is attached to and made a part of this contract. . In addition to identifying those items of work paid for by payments to the State, Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, also specifies those Project items of work that are the responsibility of the Local Government and will be carried out and completed by the Local Government, at no cost to the State. Upon final execution of this agreement, the Local Government shall remit its financial share for the State's estimated construction oversight and construction costs. In the event that the State determines that additional funding by the Local Government is required at any time during the Project, the State will notify the Local Government in writing. 'The Local Government shall make payment to the State within thirty (30) days. from receipt of the State's written notification. Whenever funds are paid by the Local Government to the State under this Agreement, the Local Government shall remit a check or warrant made payable to the "Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund." The check or warrant shall be deposited by the State in an escrow account to be managed by the State. Funds in the escrow account may only be applied by the State to the Project. If, after final Project accounting, excess funds remain 16 the escrow account, those funds may be applied by the State to the Local Government's contractual obligations to the State under another advance funding agreement. AFA-AFA VoITIP Page 2 of 7 12/7/2007 Revised 11/20/2007 CSJ: 0912-00-318 District #: 12 — Houston Code Chart 64: 15320 Project: VA: Various Locations Districtwide Article 3. Right of Access If the Local Government is the owner of any part of the Project site, the Local Government shall permit the State or its authorized representative access to the site to perform any activities required to execute the work. Article 4. Adjustments Outside the Project Site The Local Government will provide for all necessary right-of-way and utility adjustments needed for performance of the work on sites not owned or to be acquired by the State. Article 5. Responsibilities of the Parties The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees; representatives, and agents. Article 6. Document and Information Exchange The Local Government agrees to electronically deliver to the State all general notes, specifications, contract provision requirements and related documentation in a Microsoft@ Word or similar document. If requested by the State, the Local Government Will use the State's document template. The Local Government. shall also provide a detailed construction time estimate including types of activities and month in the format required by the State. This requirement applies whether the local government creates the documents with its own forces or by hiring a consultant or professional provider. Article 7. Interest The State will not pay interest on funds provided by the Local Government. Funds provided by the Local Government will be deposited into, and retained in; the State Treasury. Article 8. Inspection and Conduct of Work Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, to this contract, the State will supervise and inspect all.work performed hereunder and provide such engineering inspection and testing services as may be required to ensure that the Project is accomplished in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. All correspondence and instructions to the contractor performing the work will be the.sole responsibility of the State. Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A to this contract, all work will be performed in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges adopted by the State and incorporated herein by reference, or special specifications approved by the State. AFA-AFA_VoITIP Page 3 of 7 12/7/2007 Revised 11/20/2007 CSJ: 0912-00-318 District M 12 — Houston Code Chart 64: 15320 Project: VA: Various Locations Districtwide Article 9. Increased Costs In the event it is determined that the funding provided by the Local Government will be insufficient to cover the State's cost for performance of the Local Government's requested work, the Local Government will pay to the State the additional funds necessary to cover the anticipated additional cost. The State shall send the Local Government a written notification stating the amount of additional funding needed and stating the reasons for the needed additional funds. The Local Government shall pay the funds to the State within 30days of the written notification, unless otherwise agreed to by all parties to this. agreement. If the Local Government cannot pay the additional funds, this contract shall be mutually terminated in accord with Article 11 - Termination. If this is a fixed price agreement as specified in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, this "provision shall .only apply in the event changed site conditions are discovered or as mutually agreed upon by the State and the Local Government. If any existing or future local ordinances, commissioners court orders, rules, policies, or other directives, including but not limited to outdoor advertising billboards and storm water drainage facility requirements, are more restrictive than State or Federal .Regulations, or if any other locally proposed changes, including but not limited to plats or replats, result in increased costs, then any increased costs associated with the ordinances or changes will be paid by the local government. The cost of providing right of way acquired by the State shall mean the total expenses in acquiring the property interests either through negotiations or eminent domain proceedings, including but not limited to expenses related to relocation, removal, and adjustment of eligible utilities. Article 10. Maintenance Upon completion of the Project, the State will assume responsibility for the maintenance of the completed Project unless otherwise specified in Attachment A to this agreement. Article 11. Termination This agreement may be terminated in the following manner: ♦ by mutual written agreement and consent of both parties; ♦ by either party upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations set forth herein; ♦ by the State if it determines that the performance of the Project is not in the best interest of the State. If the agreement is terminated in accordance with the above provisions, the Local Government will be responsible for the payment of Project costs incurred by the State on behalf of the Local Government up to the time of termination. AFA-AFA_VoITIP Page 4 of 7 12/7/2007 Revised 11/20/2007 CSJ: District #: Code Chart 64: Project: 0912-00-318 12 — Houston 15320 VA: Various Locations Districtwide o Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the Project costs. Any funds due to the Local Government, the State, or the Federal Government will be promptly paid by the owing party. Article 12. Notices All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by certified or U:S. mail, postage prepaid or sent by electronic mail, (electronic notice being permitted to the extent permitted by law but only after a separate written consent of the parties), addressed to such party at the following addresses: Local Government: Mr. Bo iMcDaniel City Manager City of Friendswood 910 S. Friendswood Drive Friendswood, Texas 77546 State: Mr. Gary K. Trietsch, P.E. District Engineer Texas Department of Transportation P. O. Box 1386 Houston, Texas 77251 All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless otherwise provided herein. Either party may change the above address by sending written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that such notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail and such request shall be honored and carried out by the other party. Article 13. Sole Agreement In the event the terms of the agreement are in conflict with the provisions of any other existing agreements between the Local Government and the State, the latest agreement shall take precedence over the other agreements in matters related to the Project. Article 14. Successors and Assigns The State and the Local Government each binds itself, its successors, executors, assigns, and administrators to the other party to this agreement and to the successors, executors, assigns, and administrators of such other party in respect to all covenants of this agreement. Article 15. Amendments By mutual written consent of the parties, this contract may be amended prior to its expiration. AFA-AFA_VoITIP Page 5 of 7 12/7/2007 Revised 11127R007 CSJ: 0912-00-318 District #: 12 — Houston Code Chart 64: 15320 Project: VA: Various Locations Districtwide Article 16. State Auditor The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the state directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract. Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. Article 17. Insurance If this agreement authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any work on State right of way, before beginning work the entity performing the work shall provide the State with a fully executed copy of the State's Form 1560 Certificate of Insurance verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and types specified on the Certificate of Insurance for all persons and entities working on State right of way. This coverage shall be maintained until all work on the State right of way is complete. If coverage is not maintained, all work on State right of way shall cease immediately, and the State may recover damages and all costs of completing the work. Article 18. Signatory Warranty The signatories to this agreement warrant that each has the authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the party they represent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE STATE AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT have executed duplicate counterparts to effectuate this agreement. THE STATE OF TEXAS Executed for the Executive Director and approved for the Texas Transportation Commission for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies or work programs heretofore approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission. By_ Date AOf- Ol Dis Trictgineer AFA-AFA_VoITIP Page 6 of 7 12/7/2007 Revised 11/20/2007 CSJ: District #: Code Chart 64: Project: THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CITY OF FRIEND WOOD y Date. Typed -or Printed Name and Title David J.H. Smith Mayor ATTEST: � FRIFpO A spy Deloris McKenzie, TRMC(( T*' Gity Secretary * 0912-00-318 12 — Houston 15320 VA: Various Locations Districtwide 14, 2008 AFA-AFA_VoITIP Page 7 of 7 12/7/2007 Revised 11/20/2007 CSJ: District #: Code Chart 64: Project: ATTACHMENT A 0912-00-318 12 — Houston 15320 VA: Various Locations Districtwide Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities The State shall be responsible for the design and installation of the mast arm traffic signal on FM 528 at Whitaker in Friendswood, Texas. The State will pay the cost associated with the standard strain pole design only. The Local Government will pay 100% of the cost associated with upgrading from a steel strain pole traffic signal to a mast arm design. The Local Government's estimated cost of this additional work is $37,196.99, including construction items, and engineering and contingencies. The Local Government will be responsible for all non -State participation costs associated with the installation of the mast arm traffic signal. The State has estimated the project to be as follows: Description Total Local State Estimate Participation Participation Cost (Upgrade Costs - Only) (Standard Strain Pole Design) Cost Cost u GONSI RUCTiION GOSTS Mast Arm Design - $86,156.30 $31,792.30 $54,364.00 Upgrade Subtotal $86,156 30 $31792 Direct State Costs $14,646.57 $5,404.69 $9,241.88 (including inspection and oversight 17% TOTAL $100,802.87 $37,196.99 $63,605.88 Direct State Cost will be based on actual charges. Local Government's Participation (100% -Upgrade Cost) = 37 196.99 It is further understood that the State will include only those items for the improvements as requested and required by the Local Government. This is an estimate only, final participation amounts will be based on actual charges to the project. AFA-AFA_VoITIP Attachment A 12/7/2007 Page 1 of 1