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Resolution: 149-26
File Number: 2026-1867
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO THE AGREEMENT OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
HIGHWAY 112 POPLAR STREET TO DRAKE STREET PROJECT TO ACCEPT FEDERAL-AID
FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED CITY MATCH OF $125,000.00, AND TO
APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2017, City Council passed Resolution 27-17 approving the City’s participation in a revised
Partnering Agreement with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) to make needed improvements to
Highway 112; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the improvements to Highway 112, the City agreed to assume ownership and
responsibility of Highway 112 from Highway 16 to Interstate 49; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2017, the City agreed to manage the improvements of Highway 112 from Poplar Street
to Drake Street including the design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations, bidding and construction
management; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, Mayor Rawn signed a letter constituting a supplement to the Agreement of
Understanding that incorporated $144,000.00 of Federal-aid Transportation Alternatives Program funding awarded to
the City into this project to construct a 12-foot path; and
WHEREAS, ARDOT is requesting a modification to the project Agreement of Understanding to incorporate the
$500,000.00 of STBGP-A federal funds into this project for the construction phase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to sign the
second amendment to the Agreement of Understanding with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the
Highway 112 Poplar Street to Drake Street project, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the acceptance of federal-aid
funding in the amount of $500,000.00 with the required match in the amount of $125,000.00 to be paid by the City of
Fayetteville.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget amendment, a copy of
which is attached to this Resolution.
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Resolution: 149-26
File Number: 2026-1867
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PASSED and APPROVED on June 16, 2026
Approved:
_______________________________
Molly Rawn, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer
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Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
www.fayetteville-ar.gov
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
2026-1867
MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2026
TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council
THROUGH: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff
Chris Brown, Public Works Director
Justin Bland, City Engineer
FROM: Paul Libertini, Staff Engineer
SUBJECT: Hwy 112/Garland Ave (Poplar St to Drake St) Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the
Agreement of Understanding with the Arkansas Department of Transportation
RECOMMENDATION:
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter dated August 27, 2025 from the Arkansas State Highway
Commission constituting the second supplement to the Agreement of Understanding (AOU) for this project,
and to approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $625,000 to recognize federal-aid funding of $500,000
and the required 20% local match of $125,000.
BACKGROUND:
On January 3, 2017, the City Council approved the City’s participation in a revised Partnering Agreement with
the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) to make needed improvements to Hwy 112 (Resolution
27-17). Upon completion of the improvements to Hwy 112, the City agreed to assume ownership and
responsibility of Hwy 112 from Hwy 16 (15th St) to Interstate 49.
On September 19, 2017, the Mayor signed the Agreement of Understanding with ARDOT obligating the City to
manage the improvements of Hwy 112 from Poplar Street to Drake Street. The City will be managing project
design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations, bidding and construction management.
The Mayor signed a letter dated June 10, 2025 from Jared D. Wiley, Director of the Arkansas State Highway
Commission constituting a supplement to the Agreement of Understanding (AOU) for this project. The
supplement agreed to incorporating $144,000 of Federal-aid Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
funding awarded to the City into this project to construct a 12-foot side path.
On June 17, 2025, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) awarded the City
$500,000 of Federal-aid Surface Transportation Block Grant Program – Attributable (STBGP-A) funds for the
construction phase of this project.
DISCUSSION:
The City has received a letter dated August 27, 2025 from Jared D. Wiley, Director of the Arkansas State
Highway Commission requesting a modification to the project Agreement of Understanding (AOU) to
incorporate the $500,000 of STBGP-A federal funds into this project for the construction phase which requires
the Mayor’s signature.
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Mailing address:
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Fayetteville, AR 72701
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BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
Initially, the City will make payments to the Contractor and will subsequently submit the required paperwork to
ARDOT requesting the 80% reimbursement of the construction payments. The City’s 20% matching funds for
the roadway improvements will be paid from the Streets Project 2022 Bonds Fund. The Federal-aid portion is
$500,000 and the City’s match is $125,000. The budget amendment is recognizing the grant revenue,
appropriating the City match, and consolidating the budgeted funds to one project.
ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Budget Amendment, 5. Hwy 112 SA#2 AOU Letter, 6. Hwy 112
SA#2 AOU - Signed, 7. NWARPC FFY2026_STBGPA Award Letter_Hwy112, 8. Hwy. 112 Partnering
Agreement - Executed, 9. Resolution 27-17
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Legislation Text
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
File #: 2026-1867
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO THE AGREEMENT OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE HIGHWAY 112 POPLAR STREET TO DRAKE STREET PROJECT TO ACCEPT
FEDERAL-AID FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED CITY
MATCH OF $125,000.00, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2017, City Council passed Resolution 27-17 approving the City’s
participation in a revised Partnering Agreement with the Arkansas Department of Transportation
(ARDOT) to make needed improvements to Highway 112; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the improvements to Highway 112, the City agreed to assume
ownership and responsibility of Highway 112 from Highway 16 to Interstate 49; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2017, the City agreed to manage the improvements of Highway 112
from Poplar Street to Drake Street including the design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations,
bidding and construction management; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, Mayor Rawn signed a letter constituting a supplement to the Agreement
of Understanding that incorporated $144,000.00 of Federal-aid Transportation Alternatives Program
funding awarded to the City into this project to construct a 12-foot path; and
WHEREAS, ARDOT is requesting a modification to the project Agreement of Understanding to
incorporate the $500,000.00 of STBGP-A federal funds into this project for the construction phase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to
sign the second amendment to the Agreement of Understanding with the Arkansas Department of
Transportation for the Highway 112 Poplar Street to Drake Street project, a copy of which is attached to
this Resolution.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the acceptance
of federal-aid funding in the amount of $500,000.00 with the required match in the amount of
$125,000.00 to be paid by the City of Fayetteville.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget
amendment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2026-1867
Item ID
6/16/2026
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non-Agenda Item
Paul Libertini 5/21/2026 ENGINEERING (621)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter dated August 27, 2025 from the Arkansas State Highway
Commission constituting the second supplement to the Agreement of Understanding (AOU) for this project, and
approving a budget amendment in the amount of $625,000 to recognize federal-aid funding of $500,000 and the
required 20% local match of $125,000.
Budget Impact:
4601.860.7236-5809.00
4702.860.7236-5809.00
Bond Program Grant Matching
Street Projects 2022 Bonds
Account Number Fund
46020.7236.3800 Hwy 112 (Poplar St to Drake St)
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item?Yes Total Amended Budget $20,113,962.00
Expenses (Actual+Encum)$7,126,386.08
Available Budget $12,987,575.92
Does item have a direct cost?No Item Cost $-
Is a Budget Amendment attached?Yes Budget Amendment $500,000.00
$227.00 Remaining Budget $13,487,575.92
Purchase Order Number:Previous Ordinance or Resolution #27-17, 60-25
Change Order Number:Approval Date:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas - Budget Amendment/Adjustment
(Agenda)
Budget Year Division
/Org2 ENGINEERING (621)
BA Number
2026 Requestor:Paul Libertini
BUDGET AMENDMENT/ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Recognize $500,000 of FFY 2026 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program - Attributable (STBGP-A) funds awarded by the
Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) for the construction of Hwy 112 (Poplar St - Drake St) which
requires a City match of $125,000 (20%). Move funding in project 06035.3800 to 46020.7236.3800. Allocate 20% match for
12 foot side path.
COUNCIL DATE:6/16/2026
ITEM ID#:2026-1867
Holly Black
5/27/2026 7:46 AM
Budget Division Date
TYPE:D - (City Council)
JOURNAL #:
GLDATE:
RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE CHKD/POSTED:/
v.202658TOTAL500,000 500,000
Increase / (Decrease)Project.Sub#
Account Number Expense Revenue Project Sub.Detl AT Account NameGLACCOUNTEXPENSEREVENUEPROJECTSUBATDESCRIPTION X
4601.860.7236-4309.00 -500,000 46020 7236.3800 RE Federal Grants - Capital
4601.860.7236-5809.00 500,000 -46020 7236.3800 EX Improvements - Street
4702.860.7236-5809.00 125,000 -46020 7236.3800 EX Improvements - Street
4702.860.7999-5899.00 (125,000)-46020 7999 EX Unallocated - Budget
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4470.800.8835-4309.00 -(926,080)06035 3800 RE Federal Grants - Capital
4470.800.8835-5314.00 (782,080)-06035 3800 EX Professional Services
4470.800.8835-5809.00 (144,000)-06035 3800 EX Improvements - Street
4601.860.7236-4309.00 -782,080 46020 7236.3800 RE Federal Grants - Capital
4601.860.7236-4309.00 -144,000 46020 7236.3800 RE Federal Grants - Capital
4601.860.7236-5860.02 782,080 -46020 7236.3800 EX Capital Prof Svcs - Engineering/Architectural
4601.860.7236-5809.00 144,000 -46020 7236.3800 EX Improvements - Street
4702.860.7236-5809.00 36,000 -46020 7236.3800 EX Improvements - Street
4702.860.7999-5899.00 (36,000)-46020 7999 EX Unallocated - Budget
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ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION PIDLIP TALDO CHAIRMAN
SPRINGDALE KEITH GIBSON VICE CHAIRMAN
FORT SMITH MARIE HOLDER LITTLE ROCK
The Honorable Molly Rawn
Mayor of Fayetteville
P.O. Box 2261 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261
Phone (501) 569-2000 • VoiceffiY 711 • Fax (501) 569-2400
www.ARDOT.gov • www.lDriveArkansas.com
August 27,2025
Mr. Tim Conklin
Executive Director DAVID M. HAAK TEXARKANA JERRY L. HALSEY, JR. JONESBORO JARED D. WILEY, P.E. DIRECTOR
113 W. Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning
Commission
1311 Clayton St.
Springdale, AR 72762
Dear Mayor Rawn and Mr. Conklin:
Reference is made to the City's award of $500,000 in 2026 Surface Transportation Block Grant
Program -Attributable (STBGP-A) funds by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) for
the construction phase of Job 040720, Poplar St. -Drake St. (Fayetteville) (S). This awarded Federal-aid funding will
now be incorporated into Job 040720. Therefore, the Agreement of Understanding must be modified.
This letter, when signed by you and returned to the Department, will constitute a second supplement to the
Agreement between the City of Fayetteville and the Department for Job 040720. While NWARPC was not a party to
the original Agreement, they are being added via this supplement with the sole responsibility of providing additional
Federal-aid funding for Job 040720. All other conditions of the Agreement will remain in effect. The total Federal-aid
available for Job 040720 will now be $644,000.00.
Please retain a copy of the signed letter for your files. If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please contact David Siskowski, Division Head -Local Programs, at (501) 435-3255.
APPROVED:
Molly Rawn
Mayor
c: Highway Commission
Chief Engineer -Operations
Chief Engineer -Preconstruction
Assistant Chief Engineer -Design
Assistant Chief Engineer -Planning
Assistant Chief Engineer -Program Delivery
APPROVED:
Tim Conklin
Executive Director
Consultant Contracts
Local Programs
Program Management
Roadway Design
District 4
Job 040720 'C' File
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ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION PIDLIP TALDO CHAIRMAN SPRINGDALE
KEITH GIBSON VICE CHAIRMAN FORT SMITH
DAVID M. HAAK TEXARKANA
JERRY L. HALSEY, JR. JONESBORO
MARIE HOLDER LITTLE ROCK
P.O. Box 2261 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261
Phone (501) 569-2000 • VoicemY 711 • Fax (501) 569-2400
www.ARDOT.gov • www.lDriveArkansas.com JARED D. WILEY, P.E. DIRECTOR
The Honorable Molly Rawn
Mayor of Fayetteville
113 W. Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Dear Mayor Rawn and Mr. Conklin:
August 27, 2025
Mr. Tim Conklin
Executive Director
Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning
Commission
1311 Clayton St.
Springdale, AR 72762
Reference is made to the City's award of $500,000 in 2026 Surface Transportation Block Grant
Program -Attributable (STBGP-A) funds by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) for
the construction phase of Job 040720, Poplar St. -Drake St. (Fayetteville) (S). This awarded Federal-aid funding will
now be incorporated into Job 040720. Therefore, the Agreement of Understanding must be modified.
This letter, when signed by you and returned to the Department, will constitute a second supplement to the
Agreement between the City of Fayetteville and the Department for Job 040720. While NWARPC was not a party to
the original Agreement, they are being added via this supplement with the sole responsibility of providing additional
Federal-aid funding for Job 040720. All other conditions of the Agreement will remain in effect. The total Federal-aid
available for Job 040720 will now be $644,000.00.
Please retain a copy of the signed letter for your files. If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please contact David Siskowski, Division Head-Local Programs, at (501) 435-3255.
APPROVED:
Molly Rawn
Mayor
c: Highway Commission
Chief Engineer -Operations
Chief Engineer -Preconstruction
Assistant Chief Engineer-Design
Assistant Chief Engineer-Planning
Assistant Chief Engineer-Program Delivery
APPROVED:
-= ��. -Tim Conklin
Executive Director
Consultant Contracts
Local Programs
Program Management
Roadway Design
District 4
Job 040720 'C' File
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AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
AND
THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RELATIVE TO
Implementation of Highway 112 Improvements between Highway L6 and Interstate 49 in
Fayetteville, Washington County (hereinafter called the "Projects").
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville (hereinafter called the "City") has expressed interest in
partnering with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (hereinafter called the "Department")
for the Projects; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 27-17 from the City agrees to contribute $3,358,600 for the
Projects and to accept ownership and responsibility of the portions of Highway ll2 between
Highway 16 and Interstate 49 upon completion of the improvements; and
WHEREAS, Arkansas State Highway Commission Minute Order 2017-012 has authorized the
Director to enter into the necessary partnering agreements with the City for the Projects; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that the City and the Department will adhere to the General
Requirements for Recipients and Sub-Recipients Concerning Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises (DBEs) (Attachment A) and that, as part of these requirements, the Department may
set goals for DBE participation in the Project, ranging from 0olo to 100%io, that are practical and
related to the potential availability of DBEs in desired areas of expertise.
IT IS HEREBY AGREED that the City and the Department will accept the additional
responsibilities and assigned duties as described hereinafter.
THE CITY WILL:
1. Be responsible for the following in relation to Job 040582, Razorback Rd.-Garland Ave.
(Hwy. 112) (Fayetteville)(S) and overlays on Highwayll2 from Maple Street to North
Street and from Leroy Pond Drive to the beginning of Job 040582:
a. Be responsible for $3,358,600 in project costs as shown in Attachment B for
Job 040582.
b. Be responsible for any increases in construction, right of way, or utility costs
resulting from changes in project scope proposed by the City.
c. Be responsible for any desired revisions to the current design of Job 040582, along
with associated engineering costs.
d. Be responsible for any costs resulting from inclusion of desired revisions in project
scope outside the Department's typical overlay design for the Highway 112 overlays.
e. Prepare plans, specifications, and a cost estimate for construction. A registered
professional engineer must sign the plans and specifications for the Project. (See
Attachment C for items to be included in the bid proposal.)
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f. Understand that expenditures for work performed by the City's forces (including
preliminary and construction engineering, environmental documentation, and
right of way acquisition services) are not eligible for reimbursement with federal
funds.
g. Ensure that the plans and specifications comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) design standards, and all other applicable state and federal regulations,
including airport clearance when necessary, for the type of work involved.
h. Submit final plans for Department review.
i. Submit a certification letter (Attachment D), including all items noted, to the
Department when requesting authority to advertise the Projects for construction bids.
j. Advertise for bids in accordance with federal procedures as shown in Attachment E.
NOTE: FHWA authorization and Department approval must be given prior to
advertising for construction bids.
k. Forward a copy of all addenda issued for the Project during the advertisement to the
Department.
l. After bids are opened and reviewed, submit a Certification Letter Requesting
Concurrence in Award (Attachment F), including all items noted, to the Department.
m. Prior to issuing the notice to proceed to the Contractor, hold a pre-construction
meeting with the Contractor and invite the Department's Resident Engineer assigned
to the Project.
n. Make payments to the contractor for work accomplished in accordance with the plans
and specifications. Then request reimbursement from the Department for costs
exceeding $2,359,118 on the Construction Certification and Reimbursement Request
(CCRR) form (Attachment G). Reimbursement requests should be submitted, at
minimum, every three (3) months and not more than once per month.
o. Provide construction engineering and inspection services, including associated costs,
for the Project.
p. Attach LPA Report of Daily Work Performed (Attachment H) for all days that
correspond with each CCRR submittal.
q. Prior to executing the work, submit construction contract change orders to the
Department's Resident Engineer in charge of reimbursements for review and
approval.
r. Be responsible for any increased costs resulting from desired revisions in project
scope, whether during the design phase or during construction as a change order.
s. Upon completion of the Project, hold a final acceptance meeting for the Project and
submit the LPA Final Acceptance Report form certifying that the Project was
accomplished in accordance with the plans and specifications (Attachment I). This
form must be signed by the engineer performing construction inspection on the
Project, the Department's Resident Engineer assigned to the project, the City's full-
time employee in responsible charge, and the City's Mayor.
t. Upon completion of these improvements to Highway ll2, accept ownership and
responsibility of the portion of Highway ll2, Section 0 between Highway 16
(W. 15th Street) and Highway lI2 Spur (Wedington Drive).
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2. Be responsible for the following in relation to projects scheduled to widen Highway 112
between Poplar Street and Interstate 49:
a. Be responsible for hiring a consultant engineering firm(s) in accordance with the
Local Agency Consultant Selection Procedures (Attachment K) to provide
engineering services which include environmental documentation, preliminary
engineering, and construction engineering for the Project. NOTE: FHWA
authorization and Department approval must be given prior to issuing a work
order to the consultant for federal funds to be allowed in this phase.
b. Prepare plans, specifications, and a cost estimate for construction. A registered
professional engineer must sign the plans and specifications for the Project. (See
Attachment C for items to be included in the bid proposal.)
c. Understand that expenditures for work performed by the City's forces (including
preliminary and construction engineering, environmental documentation, and
right of way acquisition services) are not eligible for reimbursement with federal
funds.
d. Make periodic payments to the consultant for preliminary engineering for the Project
and request reimbursement from the Department. Reimbursement requests should be
submitted, at minimum, every three (3) months and not more than once per month.
e. Prepare the necessary environmental documentation as required by FHWA and
conduct any required public involvement meetings and public hearings.
f. Ensure that the plans and specifications comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) design standards, and all other applicable state and federal regulations,
including airport clearance when necessary, for the type of work involved.
g. Before acquiring property or relocating utilities, contact the Department's Right of
Way Division to obtain the procedures for acquiring right-of-way and adjusting
utilities in compliance with federal regulations. NOTE: Failure to noti$ the
Department prior to initiating these phases of work may result in all project
expenditures being declared non-participating in federal funds.
h. Acquire property in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (commonly referred to as the
"Uniform Act"), and request reimbursement from the Department
i. Ensure the preparation of utility adjustment and right-of-way plans are in accordance
with Arkansas State Highway Commission Policy.
j. Provide a copy of the registered deed or other approved documentation and an
appropriate certification stating the City's clear and unencumbered title to any right-
of-way to be used for the Project (See Attachment L). NOTE: Any property that is
to become Department right-of-way must be acquired in the Highway
Commissionts name.
k. Submit plans at I}yo,30yo,60%o, and 90% completion stages for Department review.
l. Submit a certification letter (Attachment D), including all items noted, to the
Department when requesting authority to advertise the Project for construction bids.
m. Advertise for bids in accordance with federal procedures as shown in Attachment E.
NOTE: FHWA authorization and Department approval must be given prior to
advertising for construction bids.
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n. Forward a copy of all addenda issued for the Project during the advertisement to the
Department.
o. After bids are opened and reviewed, submit a Certification Letter Requesting
Concurrence in Award (Attachment F), including all items noted, to the Department.
p. Prior to issuing the notice to proceed to the Contractor, hold a pre-construction
meeting with the Contractor and invite the Department's Resident Engineer assigned
to the Project.
q. Make periodic payments to the consultant for construction engineering for the Project
and request reimbursement from the Department. Reimbursement requests should be
submitted, at minimum, every three (3) months and not more than once per month.
r. Make payments to the contractor for work accomplished in accordance with the plans
and specifications and approved by the Department. Then request reimbursement
from the Department on the Construction Certihcation and Reimbursement Request
(CCRR) form (Attachment G). Reimbursement requests should be submitted, at
minimum, every three (3) months and not more than once per month.
s. Attach LPA Report of Daily Work Performed (Attachment H) for all days that
correspond with each CCRR submittal.
t. Prior to executing the work, submit construction contract change orders to the
Department's Resident Engineer in charge of reimbursements for review and
approval.
u. Be responsible for any increased costs resulting from desired revisions in project
scope that exceed typical highway design criteria, whether during the design phase or
during construction as a change order.
v. Upon completion of the Project, hold a final acceptance meeting for the Project and
submit the LPA Final Acceptance Report form certifying that the Project was
accomplished in accordance with the plans and specifications (Attachment I). This
form must be signed by the engineer performing construction inspection on the
Project, the Department's Resident Engineer assigned to the project, the City's full-
time employee in responsible charge, and the City's Mayor.
w. Upon completion of these improvements to Highway ll2, accept ownership and
responsibility of the portion of Highway 112, Section 1 between Highway 112 Spur
(Wedington Drive) and the northbound ramps of Interstate 49.
3. Notify the Department in writing who the City designates as its full-time employee to be in
responsible charge of the day to day oversight of the Projects (Attachment M). The duties
and functions of this person are to:
o Oversee project activities, including those dealing with cost, time, adherence to contract
requirements, construction quality and scope of Federal-aid projects;
o Maintain familiarity of day to day project operations, including project safety issues;
. Make or participate in decisions about changed conditions or scope changes that require
change orders and/or supplemental agreements;
o During construction, visit and review the project on a daily basis;
o Review financial processes, transactions and documentation to ensure that safeguards are
in place to minimize fraud, waste, and abuse;
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o Direct project staff, City or consultant, to carry out project administration and contract
oversight, including proper documentation;
o Be aware of the qualifications, assignments and on-the-job performance of the City and
consultant staff at all stages of the project.
4. Maintain accounting records to adequately support reimbursement with Federal-aid funds
and be responsible for the inspection, measurement and documentation of pay items, and
certification of all work in accordance with the plans and specifications for the Projects and
for monitoring the Contractor and subcontractor(s) for compliance with the provisions of
FHWA-1273, Required Contract Provisions, Federal-aid Construction Contracts, and
Supplements.
5. Pay all unpaid claims for all materials, labor, and supplies entered into contingent or
incidental to the construction of said work or used in the course of said work including but
not limited to materials, labor, and supplies described in and provided for in Act Nos. 65 and
368 of 1929, ActNo. 82 of 1935, and Acts amendatory thereof.
6. Assure that its policies and practices with regard to its employees, dfly part of whose
compensation is reimbursed from federal funds, will be without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of
1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, The Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, as amended, and Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 21 (49 CFR
21), Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation.
7. Retain all records relating to inspection and certification, the Contractor's billing statements,
and any other files necessary to document the performance and completion of the work in
accordance with requirements of 49 CFR 18.42 - Uniform Administrative Requirements for
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments (Attachment N).
8. Grant the right of access to the City's records pertinent to the Projects and the right to audit
by the Department and Federal Highway Administration ofhcials.
9. Be responsible for 100% of all project costs incurred should the Project not be completed as
specified.
10. Sign and transmit to the Department the Certification for Grants, Loans, and Cooperative
Agreements (Attachment O), which is necessary for Project participation.
I l. Repay to the Department the federal share of the cost of any portion of the Projects if, for any
reason, federal participation is removed due to actions or inactions of the City, its agents, its
employees, or its assigns or the City's consultants or contractors or their agents. Such actions
or inactions shall include, but are not limited to, federal non-participation arising from
problems with design plans, specifications, construction, change orders, construction
inspection, or contractor payment procedures. The City understands and agrees that the
Department may cause necessary funds to be withheld from the City 's Motor Fuel Tax
allotment should the City fail to pay to the Department any required funds, fail to complete
the Project as specified, or fail to adequately maintain or operate the Projects.
12. Be responsible for all costs not provided by the Federal Highway Administration or the
Department.
13. Repay to the Department the federal share of the cost of this project if for any reason the
Federal Highway Administration removes federal participation.
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14. Retain total, direct control over the Projects throughout the life of all project improvements
outside of the Department's right-of-way and not, without prior approval from the
Department:
o sell, transfer, or otherwise abandon any portion of the Projects;
o change the intended use of the Projects;
o make significant alterations to any improvements constructed with Federal-aid funds; or
o cease maintenance or operation of a project due to the Project's obsolescence.
15. Be responsible for satisfactory maintenance and operation of all improvements and for
adopting regulations and ordinances as necsssary to ensure this. Failure to adequately
maintain and operate the Projects in accordance with Federal-aid requirements may result in
the City's repayment of federal funds and may result in withholding all future Federal-aid.
16. Submit to the Department a Single Audit in accordance with the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 each fiscal year that the City expends more than $500,000 of
Federal-aid from any federal source including, but not limited to, the U.S. Department of
Transportation. The fiscal year used for the reporting is based on the City's fiscal year. The
$500,000 threshold is subject to change after OMB periodic reviews.
17. Complete and transmit to the Department both pages of the Federal Funding Accountability
and Transparency Act (FFATA) Reporting Requirements (Attachment P).
18. Agree to promptly refund to the Department in full any and all revenue paid by the
Department based upon claims adjudicated by the Arkansas Claims Commission or other
legal forum sustained on account of the operations or actions of the City, including any act of
omission, neglect or misconduct of the City. This obligation survives the termination or
expiration of this Agreement.
THE DEPARTMENT WILL:
l. Be responsible for the following in relation to Job 040582, Razorback Rd.-Garland Ave.
(HwV. 112) (Fayetteville)(S) and overlays on Highwayll2 from Maple Street to North
Street and from Leroy Pond Drive to the beginning of Job 040582:
a. Be responsible for all funding beyond the City's share of Job 040582, except for any
increases in cost resulting from changes in project scope proposed by the City.
b. Provide the funding necessary to overlay the segments of Highway Il2. Costs will
be limited to those associated with the Department's typical overlay design.
c. Maintain an administrative file for the project and be responsible for administering
Federal-aid funds.
d. Provide environmental clearance for Highway 112 overlays.
e. Review final plans and specifications submitted by the City.
f. Ensure substantial compliance with federal contracting requirements through review
of the bidding proposal for inclusion of required federal forms, review of the
administration of the DBE program provisions, and general compliance with
23 CFR 635.
g. Advise the City when to proceed with advertisement of the Project for construction
bids.
h. Review and concur in award of the construction contract for the Project.
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i. Ensure that the City and the City's consultant provide adequate supervision and
inspection of the Project by performing periodic inspections with the City's
representatives and their consultant to verify that the work being performed by the
City's contractor, and documented and certified by the City, meets the requirements
of the Project plans, specifications, and all applicable FHWA and Department
procedures. The Department intends to perform these inspections, at a minimum,
when the construction work is approximately l\Yo and 50% completed. The
Department will also participate in the final inspection of the Project.
j. Review and approve any necessary change orders for project/program eligibility.
k. Be responsible for increases in project costs due to change orders for normal bid item
adjustments.
l. Reimburse the City 100% for eligible construction costs approved in the CCRR form
(Attachment I). This reimbursement will be limited to the funding available at the
time payment is requested. If the payment requested exceeds the funding available at
the time, the difference will be reimbursed as additional funds for the Project become
available.
m. Subject to the availability of funding allocated for the Project, pay the City the
remaining amount due upon completion of the Project and submittal of the certified
LPA Final Acceptance Report form (Attachment K).
n. Upon completion of these improvements to Highway 112, remove the portion of
Highway 112, Section 0 between Highway 16 (W. l5th Street) and Highway 112
Spur (Wedington Drive) from the State Highway System and transfer ownership and
responsibility to the City.
2. Be responsible for the following in relation to projects scheduled to widen Highway 112
between Poplar Street and Interstate 49:
a. Provide the City the amount of funding necessary for all phases of work to develop
and construct the typical design section for an urban state highway, as shown on
Attachment J, for this portion of Highway 112.
b. Evaluate the proposed typical design section versus the typical design section for an
urban state highway, as shown on Attachment J, and determine how any changes will
affect the estimated cost. City-requested changes to the typical design section that are
determined to be budget-neutral will not require additional funding from the City.
c. Maintain an administrative file for the project and be responsible for administering
Federal-aid funds.
d. Coordinate with the City to procure required professional services such as design
consultants, construction engineering and inspection consultants, and right of way
consultants.
e. Review environmental documentation as prepared by the City
f. Review plans and specifications submitted by the City.
g. Reimburse the City 100% for eligible professional services, procured using
Department-approved procedures, upon review and approval of reimbursement
requests.
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h. Notify the City when right-of-way and/or utility plans are approved and the City may
proceed with right-of-way acquisition andlor utility adjustments.
i. Ensure substantial compliance with federal contracting requirements through review
of the bidding proposal for inclusion of required federal forms, review of the
administration of the DBE program provisions, and general compliance with
23 CFR 635.
j. Advise the City when to proceed with advertisement of the Project for construction
bids.
k. Review and concur in award of the construction contract for the Project.
L Ensure that the City and the City's consultant provide adequate supervision and
inspection of the Project by performing periodic inspections with the City's
representatives and their consultant to verify that the work being performed by the
City's contractor, and documented and certified by the City, meets the requirements
of the Project plans, specifications, and all applicable FHWA and Department
procedures. The Department intends to perform these inspections, at a minimum,
when the construction work is approximately llYo and 50olo completed. The
Department will also participate in the final inspection of the Project.
m. Review and approve any necessary change orders for project/program eligibility.
n. Be responsible for increases in project costs due to change orders for normal bid item
adjustments.
o. Reimburse the City 100% for eligible construction costs approved in the CCRR form
(Attachment G). This reimbursement will be limited to the funding available at the
time payment is requested. If the payment requested exceeds the funding available at
the time, the difference will be reimbursed as additional funds for the Project become
available.
p. Subject to the availability of funding allocated for the Project, pay the City the
remaining amount due upon completion of the Project and submittal of the certified
LPA Final Acceptance Report form (Attachment I).
q. Upon completion of these improvements to Highway 112, remove the portion of
Highwayll2, Section 1 between Highwayll2 Spur (Wedington Drive) and
Interstate 49 from the State Highway System and transfer ownership and
responsibility to the City.
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IT IS FURTHER AGREED that should the City fail to fulfill its responsibilities and assigned
duties as related in this Agreement, such failure may disqualify the City from receiving future
Federal-aid highway funds,
IT IS FURTHER AGREED, that should the City fail to pay to the Department any required
funds due for project implementation or fail to complete the Project as specified in this
Agreement, or fail to adequately maintain or operate the Project, the Department may cause such
funds as may bc required to be withheld from the City's Motor Fuel Tax allotment.
IN WHEREOF, the parties thereto have executed this Agreement ttris I Qh day of
2017
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FAYETTEVILLE
Scott E. Bennett, P.E ordan
Director
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City Attorney
ARKANSAS DEPARTIVIENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIIlTINATION
'[he Arkansas Departmerlt of'Iransportation (Department) complies with all civil rights provisions offederal statutes arrd related authorities
that prohibit discrimination in proglarns and activities receiving lbderal iinancial assistancc. Therefbre, the Departmcnt does nol discriminate
on thc basis of racc, scx, color, agc, natirrnal origin, religion (not applicable as a protected group under lhe Federal Motor Canier Safety
Administration Title Vl Program), disability, Limited English Pro{iciency (LEP), or low-income slatus in the admission, access to and
treatmcnt in thc Dcpartment's programs and activitics, as wcll as the Department's hiring or enployment practices. Complaints of alleged
discrimination and inquiries regarding tho Deparlment's nondiscrimination polioies may be directed to Joanna P. McFodden Section Head -
EEO/DBE(ADA/504/TitleVlCoordinator),P.O.Box226l,t.ittleRock,AR 72203,(501)569-2298,(Voice/TTYTll),orrhefollowing
email address: josruj$.$Slli$ldurti&nlulgr)y
Free larrguage assistance for Limited English Proficient individuals is available upon request.
This notice is available liom the ADA/504ffitle VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braillc.
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113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479) 575-8323
Resolution: 27-17
File Number: 2016-0666
ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERING
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGHWAY 112 BETWEEN RAZORBACK ROAD AND
GARLAND AVENUE, AND TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF HIGHWAY 112
BETWEEN 15TH STREET AND INTERSTATE 49 AS A CITY STREET.
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville (City) and the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation
Department (Department) have identified a need for improvements to Highway 112 between Razorback
Road and Garland Avenue in Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, the original partnering agreement between the Department and the City was as follows:
1. The Department was responsible to fund and handle project development, which is complete. The
Department is also responsible for advertising, awarding the bid, and providing construction inspection.
2. The City is to fund utilities, construction and construction inspection; and
WHEREAS, bids were received twice on this project, and each time the low bid was significantly over
the City's budget; and
WHEREAS, in order to move this project forward, a revised partnering agreement is proposed as
follows:
1. The amount of City funds available for Job 040582 is capped at $3,358,600.00 as shown on
Attachment A to this Resolution. The Department will provide the gap funding needed to construct the
project.
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2. The City will revise the current design. However, any increase in the current scope that results in a
higher project cost will be the responsibility of the City and will be in addition to the cap amount of
3,358,600.
3. The Department will advertise and award the project. The City may inspect the project. The
Department will inspect the project if requested by the City.
4. Once the project is let to contract, an increase in cost due to added scope by change order will be the
responsibility of the City. An increase in cost due to a change order for a normal bid item adjustment will
be the responsibility of the Department.
5. The Department will fund the cost to overlay the segments from Maple Street to North Street and from
Leroy Pond Drive north to the beginning of Job 040582. The City may develop, advertise, award and inspect
the project. The Department will provide these services if requested by the City. Any additional scope items
to the Department's typical overlay design that add cost to this improvement will be the responsibility of the
City.
6. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for Federal Fiscal Years 2016-2020 (STIP)
includes a project to widen Highway 112 from Poplar Street to Van Asche Drive. The City desires to
handle all phases of project development, advertise, award, and inspect the portion from Poplar Street to
Interstate 49. The Department will provide the amount of funding necessary for all phases of work to
develop and construct the typical design section for an urban state highway as shown on Attachment B to
this Resolution. The cost of additional features outside of this standard scope that increase the total cost
beyond that of the typical design section will be the responsibility of the City; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the improvements aforementioned, the City agrees to assume ownership
and responsibility of Highway 112 from Highway 16 (15th Street) to Interstate 49 as shown on Attachment
C to this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the City's
participation in this Partnering Agreement in accordance with its designated responsibilities in this project.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Jordan to execute all
appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of this project.
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Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby pledges its full support and
hereby requests that the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department initiate action to
implement this project.
PASSED and APPROVED on 1/3/2017
Attest:
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Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasured
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479) 575-8323
Text File
File Number: 2016-0666
Agenda Date: 1/3/2017 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: C. 4
ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERING
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGHWAY 112 BETWEEN RAZORBACK ROAD
AND GARLAND AVENUE, AND TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF HIGHWAY 112
BETWEEN 15TH STREET AND INTERSTATE 49 AS A CITY STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville (City) and the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation
Department (Department) have identified a need for improvements to Highway 112 between Razorback
Road and Garland Avenue in Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, the original partnering agreement between the Department and the City was as follows:
1. The Department was responsible to fund and handle project development, which is complete. The
Department is also responsible for advertising, awarding the bid, and providing construction inspection.
2. The City is to fund utilities, construction and construction inspection; and
WHEREAS, bids were received twice on this project, and each time the low bid was significantly over
the City's budget; and
WHEREAS, in order to move this project forward, a revised partnering agreement is proposed as
follows:
1. The amount of City funds available for Job 040582 is capped at $3,358,600.00 as shown on
Attachment A to this Resolution. The Department will provide the gap funding needed to construct the
project.
2. The City will revise the current design. However, any increase in the current scope that results in a
higher project cost will be the responsibility of the City and will be in addition to the cap amount of
3,358,600.
3. The Department will advertise and award the project. The City may inspect the project. The
Department will inspect the project if requested by the City.
4. Once the project is let to contract, an increase in cost due to added scope by change order will be the
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responsibility of the City. An increase in cost due to a change order for a normal bid item adjustment
will be the responsibility of the Department.
5. The Department will fund the cost to overlay the segments from Maple Street to North Street and
from Leroy Pond Drive north to the beginning of Job 040582. The City may develop, advertise, award
and inspect the project. The Department will provide these services if requested by the City. Any
additional scope items to the Department's typical overlay design that add cost to this improvement will
be the responsibility of the City.
6. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for Federal Fiscal Years 2016-2020 (STIP)
includes a project to widen Highway 112 from Poplar Street to Van Asche Drive. The City desires to
handle all phases of project development, advertise, award, and inspect the portion from Poplar Street to
Interstate 49. The Department will provide the amount of funding necessary for all phases of work to
develop and construct the typical design section for an urban state highway as shown on Attachment B
to this Resolution. The cost of additional features outside of this standard scope that increase the total
cost beyond that of the typical design section will be the responsibility of the City; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the improvements aforementioned, the City agrees to assume
ownership and responsibility of Highway 112 from Highway 16 (15th Street) to Interstate 49 as shown
on Attachment C to this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the City's
participation in this Partnering Agreement in accordance with its designated responsibilities in this
project.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Jordan to
execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of this project.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby pledges its full support
and hereby requests that the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department initiate action to
implement this project.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2016-0666
Legistar File ID
1/3/2017
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Chris Brown 12/16/2016
Engineering /
Development Services Department
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Approval of a Resolution to Enter into a Partnering Agreement with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation
Department to complete certain segments and to Transfer Right of Way Jurisdiction to the City for Highway 112
from 15th Street to 1-49
Account Number
Project Number
Budgeted Item? No
Budget Impact:
Current Budget
Funds Obligated
Current Balance
Fund
Project Title
Does item have a cost? No Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? No Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget Ls
V20140710
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Original Contract Number: Approval Date:
Comments:
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CITY OF
7ayIffle1-1
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
FROM: Chris Brown, City Engineer C6
DATE: December 16, 2016
SUBJECT: Resolution to Enter a Partnering Agreement with the Arkansas Highway
and Transportation Department to complete certain segments and to
Transfer Right of Way Jurisdiction to the City for Highway 112 from 15tn
Street to 1-49
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a resolution to partner with the AHTD to widen and improve
portions of Highway 112 between 15th Street and 1-49, and to agree to the transfer of this
segment from the AHTD to the City.
BACKGROUND:
Highway 112 is an Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) owned facility
that functions as a major north -south arterial connecting 1-49 to the north and Highway 71 to the
south, and serves as the main north -south entrance to and access through the University of
Arkansas. Over the past several years, segments of the roadway have been widened and
improved through and near the campus, through a series of partnerships between the City, the
UA, and the AHTD. The UA has planted and maintained the landscaping and trees on
segments through campus and to the south of the. campus since the completion of the widening
and improvements.
In 2014, the City secured an additional $2.4 million in federal -aid funding for another segment of
this route, between Garland Avenue and Razorback Road. However, construction bids received
for the project have been over $4 million on two separate bidding occasions. This has stalled
the construction of the project.
Remaining segments between 15th Street and 1-49 that have not been widened or improved
include Razorback Road, from Maple Street to Leroy Pond Drive, and Garland Avenue from
Poplar Street to 1-49.
DISCUSSION:
After the 2nd time receiving bids over $4 million on the Maple to Razorback segment of Highway
112, the City and UA met with the AHTD and began discussing an arrangement whereby the
AHTD would provide funding to complete the construction of this segment, in exchange for the
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City taking over the roadway as a City street. Ultimately, the attached proposal was developed
by the AHTD, which includes:
1. The AHTD will provide additional funding to complete the improvements to the Garland to
Razorback Road segment of Highway 112, and to overlay 112 on either side of this project,
to provide a new condition roadway through the entire campus.
2. The AHTD will complete widening and improvements to Highway 112 north of Poplar to
Van Asche, at no cost to the City. The City will be allowed to manage the design of the
project.
3. In exchange, the City will accept Highway 112 between 15th Street and 1-49 for
maintenance in perpetuity; the route will be removed from the state highway system and
will become a City street.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
While the proposed resolution does. not obligate any City funds, subsequent agreements and
construction contracts will require matching funds in the amount of $958,600. The UA has
agreed to provide 50% of this amount per the attached letter; therefore, the cost to the City will
be a maximum of $479,300: Funds are available in the Transportation Bond Program for this
match amount.
Operational costs to the City in the short term are expected to be minimal due to the new
condition of the majority of the section to be transferred to the City. Over the long term, overlay
and other pavement maintenance costs will be the most significant expenses expected.
Attachments:
Resolution
Cost Spreadsheet
Map of proposed improvements and segment to be transferred to City
Letter from UA
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