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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-005 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF THE NRH ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FOR TRAIL AND ON- ROAD SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET-ASIDE PROGRAM PROJECT WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council, comprised primarily of local elected officials, is the regional transportation policy board associated with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the regional forum for cooperative decisions on transportation; and, WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council approved on December 8, 2016 approximately $23 million for the current Transportation Alternatives Set- Aside Program call for projects; and, WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills intends to submit a transportation alternative project application for the NRH Active Transportation Projects for Trail and On- Road Systems to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) prior to the February 24, 2017 deadline; and, WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council requires the submittal of a resolution as part of the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Call for Project application submission. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, THAT: Section 1. The City of North Richland Hills supports the NRH Active Transportation Projects for Trail and On-Road Systems as applied for in the 2017 Transportation Alternative Set-Aside Call for Projects application. Section 2. The City of North Richland Hills will serve as the public sponsor and lead project contact on this project. The City of North Richland Hills agrees to designate a single point of contact for the project. Section 3. The City of North Richland Hills commits to fund or pass through funds from other sources for a minimum local cash match of 20% of the total project cost. Section 4. The City of North Richland Hills confirms that The City of North Richland Hills, not the Regional Transportation Council, will be responsible for any cost overruns. Resolution No. 2017-005 Page 1 of 4 Section 5. The City of North Richland Hills understands and acknowledges that all awarded funding is provided on a reimbursement basis. Section 6. The City of North Richland Hills confirms the project timeline is realistic and commits that if the project is selected for funding, an agreement will be executed within one year of selection and the project will advance to construction within three years from the date of selection. Section 7. That the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, does hereby authorize and direct the City Manager to act for the City of North Richland Hills, in the submission of the grant application for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of February, 2017. CITY 0' ORaiICHLAND HILLS �)t l By: \` o tootsumm,,,,,��✓� Os a r-vino, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardsortty Secta sir /o /� ••. s \\\ * APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Maleshia .rmer, 'ttorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: '� mice cdtti3-, —, Managing Director Vickie Loftice,Managing Director Resolution No. 2017-005 Page 2 of 4 EXHIBIT A Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program for NRH Active Transportation Projects for Trail and On-Road Systems 1) Solar RRFB Proposed Locations (All within Public ROW controlled by The City) a) JoAnn Johnson Trail crossing Rufe Snow (add MUTCD advanced warning signage) b) John Barfield Trail crossing Rumfield c) John Barfield Trail crossing Kirk Ln. 2) Trail user visibility improvement (All within Public ROW controlled by The City) a) Provide high visibility crosswalk for on road bicycle route (Bicycle Boulevard) across Bursey Road from Londenderry to Valley. This will require new curb ramps north and south of Bursey on west side of intersection 3) Trail user visibility improvement with refuge island (All in State ROW, we have a permit and will secure a letter of agreement from the District Engineer) a) Cotton Belt Trail at Precinct Line and Glade Road (north side- plans complete and shovel ready) 4) High Visibility Crossings (All in Public or State Row or City owned property, e.g. NRH2O) a) Blvd. 26 at NRH2O and TCC entries (extend TxDOT accessible ramp into the park to main entry) b) North Tarrant Parkway and Smithfield Road (possibly stripe just outside brick crosswalk- Refer to MUTCD standards) Public ROW c) Iron Horse Blvd. and Mid Cities (restripe using traditional parallel striping). Public ROW 5) Shared Use Paths (off-road to AASHTO standards) and sidewalk a) John Barfield Trail west of Rio Bend to sidewalk at North Tarrant. (Shared use path on City owned property) b) Glenview from Dawn Drive to Diamond Loch on the north side. (Public ROW controlled by the City- Confirmed at 20') 6) Sidewalk Extensions (Public ROW) a) Iron Horse Blvd. from Cotton Belt/Calloway Branch Trail to Mid Cities. A curb ramp on the north side of Mid Cities and adjust signal box to allow for accessibility from SE corner of Mid Cities and Iron Horse to NW corner of Mid Cities and Buckingham. (Public ROW confirmed at 9'). I propose an 8' walk if practical. Resolution No. 2017-005 Page 3 of 4 7) Bicycle Boulevards (shared lane markings and wayfinding/bicycle boulevard signage all in Public Right of Way.) a) Diamond Loch from Glenview to Tabor and north on Lariat to Meadow Lakes b) Vance at Glenview northward to Corona c) Bridge Street from Davis to Ice House Drive d) Winter Park from Newman to Mid Cities e) Buckingham from Mid Cities to Calloway Branch Trail in Richfield Park. f) Waterford from Calloway Branch Trail in Cross Timbers Park to Londonderry to Bursey Road. g) Graham Ranch (Wayfinding signage without shared lane markings as a means to connect The Calloway Branch Trail from Richfield Park to Cross Timbers Park) All on new posts and not street poles h) Chapman Rd. from Richfield Park to Graham Ranch i) Hightower from Graham Ranch to Douglas Rd. j) Douglas Dr. between Hightower and Starnes k) Cross Timbers Park to Green Valley Park via Keno, Amy, Friar, Miracle, Red Oak and Chasewood I) Shadywood Cul-de-sac from John Barfield trail to John Barfield Trail (to include the appropriate way finding to connect trails in both directions) m) Spring Oak Drive from John Barfield behind Tarrant Maintenance to Rumfield (to include the appropriate way finding to connect trails in both directions) 8) Wayfinding Signage & Street Markings a) All proposed Bicycle Boulevards 9) Professional design and engineering services to AASHTO standards. Projects not in Public Right of Way 1) 8' sidewalk connections from neighborhoods to future Veloweb (property owned by City and Public Access easement by Plat) a) Kristina Lane to John Barfield Trail b) Grace Meadows to Northampton Drive to John Barfield Trail 2) 911 Emergency Locator Signage- approximately 240 signs required (City of Dallas uses 1/8 mile frequency so that a sign is in site at all times. Current trail footage is 78,900' divided by 1/8 mile or 660' = 120 signs (double for both sides = 240 signs). These will be tied to GPS locator system with Police Dispatch. 3) Trail and street intersection identification. These will be place on the trail stop signs facing the trail containing the name of the street about to be crossed (Also a part of the 911 system) approximately 45 of these will be needed. Resolution No. 2017-005 Page 4 of 4