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.
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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
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Vickie Loftice,Managing Director
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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.
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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.
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