Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement under the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Grant Program and Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements with the United States and Texas Departments of Transportation (USDOT and TxDOT) for the design and construction of the Lower 5 Plaza Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: December 3, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Brook Retta, PE, CIP Engineer
Blake Sills, PE, Engineering CIP Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement under the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Grant Program Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements with USDOT and TxDOT for the design and construction of the Lower 5 Plaza Project (CIP Projects ST2234 and PK2234).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• TxDOT’s design for SH 5 roadway improvements from McMakin Street to Power House Street is underway referenced as CSJ 0047-05-054. The planned improvements to SH 5 include a complete reconstruction as a 4-lane divided roadway. Construction of the planned improvements is estimated to begin in 2028 following City of McKinney water/wastewater and Franchise Utilities’ relocations and TxDOT acquisition of necessary right-of-way.
• The FY24 Capital Improvement Plan budget included funding under CIP Projects ST2234 and PK2234 for the preliminary bridge layout, drainage design, park layout, grading, and conceptual park layout related to Lower 5 Plaza located at SH 5 between Virginia Street and Louisiana Street.
• The City is currently under contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. who is providing professional consulting engineering services for Lower 5 Plaza related to the development of pedestrian connection enhancements east of Downtown McKinney at SH 5.
• On March 13, 2024, USDOT selected NCTCOG’s (North Texas Central Council of Governments) application for the FY23 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program in the amount of $15 Million.
• The Grant Agreement between USDOT and TxDOT (Recipient) identifies City of McKinney as a Designated Subrecipient to construct drainage elements and hardscape for Lower 5 Plaza.
• The NCTCOG has committed $38,675,000 of funding towards the project (including $15M grant). This includes engineering design and environmental impact assessment, ROW acquisition, and construction of the infrastructure needed for the crossing.
• The Grant Agreement between the City and USDOT/TxDOT must be fully executed for the City to utilize the funding for the components it will be responsible for designing and constructing.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Under this agreement, the City will receive $15 Million in federal funds.
• Under this agreement, the Local Participation is $0.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A