HomeMy WebLinkAbout72-08 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 72-08
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF EXISTING
TRANSPORTATION BOND PROGRAM FUNDS TO PROCEED
WITH THE VAN ASCHE BOULEVARD EXTENSION TO THE
WEST OF GREGG AVENUE UPON FORMAL ACCEPTANCE OF
AN ANNEXATION FROM THE ADJOINING PROPERTY
OWNER WG LAND COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
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 use of existing Transportation Bond Program funds to
proceed with the Van Asche Boulevard Extension to the west of Gregg Avenue.
Section 2. That this project shall not proceed until such time as the
adjoining property, owned by WG Land Company Limited Partnership, is
formally annexed into the City of Fayetteville .
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of March, 2008.
By:
DAN COODY, Mayor
ATTEST.
By:
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Ron Petrie
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A resolution to utilize existing Transportation Bond Program funds to proceed with the Van Asche Extension
Boulevard extension to the west of Gregg Avenue upon acceptance of an annexation from the adjoining property
owned by WG Land Company Limited Partnership.
Cost of this request
4520.9520.5809.00
Account Number
06035
24,496,473.00
Category / Project Budget
5,002,640.36
Funds Used to Date
$ 19,493,832.64
Project Number Remaining Balance
Budgeted Item
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Budget Adjustment Attached
Van Asche Boulevard
Program Category! Project Name
Street Improvements
Program / Project Category Name
2006A Sales Tax Construction
Fund Name
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City Council Meeting of March 18, 2008
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor and City Council
Thru: Gary Dumas, Director of Operations
From: Ron Petrie, City Engineer
Date: March 11, 2008
Subject: A resolution to utilize existing Transportation Bond Program funds to
proceed with the Van Asche Extension project to the west of Gregg
Avenue upon acceptance of an annexation from the adjoining property
owned by WG Land Company Limited Partnership.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council's Street Committee and staff recommend approval of this resolution to
proceed with Van Asche Extension project utilizing Transportation Bond proceeds as
soon as the adjoining property owned by WG Land Company Limited Partnership is
annexed into the City of Fayetteville.
BACKGROUND:
On May 15, 2007 the City Council approved a resolution to recommend three projects to
be constructed with the funds made available through the Fayetteville Expressway
Economic Development Corridor Congressional earmark:
A. FULBRIGHT EXPRESSWAY/COLLEGE AVENUE INTERCHANGE:
Construction of a grade separated flyover for northbound traffic on College to
access the westbound traffic movement on Fulbright Expressway including a
connection to Mall Avenue; Estimated cost is $3.8 million.
B. GREGG STREET INTERCHANGE: Construction of an additional off -ramp
lane at North Hills Boulevard and the replacement of the existing four-way
intersection of Futrall and North Hills with a traffic circle; Estimated cost is
$1.5 million.
C. WESTERN STUDY AREA: Construction of one-half (two lanes) of Van
Asche Boulevard from Gregg Street to Garland Avenue (AR Hwy. 112);
Estimated cost is $4.0 million.
As discussed on numerous occasions, the project in the Westem Study Area to extend
Van Asche Boulevard from Gregg Avenue to Garland Avenue was determined by the
FHWA to be ineligible for reimbursement by the federal funds. This project has
remained a high priority for Mayor Coody in order to improve access to the shopping and
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healthcare center of the City and create new opportunities for additional retail and
commercial expansion.
DISCUSSION:
The relocated Van Asche Extension is immediately adjacent to the Fayetteville City
Limit. The Street Committee and members of the City Council have expressed concern
about expending $4 to $8 million for a street improvement which would not be for the
benefit of Fayetteville taxpayers. For that reason, discussions have occurred with the
owners of the property crossed by the relocated Van Asche Extension, seeking their
commitment to annex into Fayetteville. Attached is their commitment to do so with
some land use and zoning stipulations that appear very reasonable and a request for a
commitment from Fayetteville to build the new Van Asche Extension as quickly as
possible.
If the City Council desires to proceed with this project, the following is a proposal for
financing the project at this time:
1. Delay the widening project of 15`h Street until 2012 at the latest. This would
provide $2,215,000 in funds that would be immediately available. The 15th Street
project could then be funded through the $8.8 million dollars that were allocated
as cost shares in the Transportation Bond Program. These funds will become
available in 2012.
2. Utilize $570,000.00 in available bond funding that was unallocated in the 2009-
2012 bond issuance. The program chart that was supplied to the Street
Committee in May of 2007 showed a total of available funds for 2006-2012 of
$33,496,473 assuming a 0% growth rate in sales tax and a total expenditure in the
amount of $32,926,196. See attached chart.
3. Utilize $785,000.00 in program savings based on bid openings below estimates
for the Zion Road widening Project, Gregg/North Street Intersection
improvements, and Wilson Park Traffic Calming project.
4. Utilize internal design and construction management from the City Engineering
Division.
5. Study and develop actual project concepts and cost estimates. Significant savings
from the Carter & Burgess estimates may be realized by deducting the portion of
Van Asche that has recently been constructed to the west of Gregg Avenue. Also,
this phase of the project should be studied to determine the feasibility of
terminating the project on the east side of I-540.
On March 10, 2008 the Street Committee voted unanimously to forward this item to the
full City Council with a recommendation of approval.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
This resolution will not encumber any funds at this time. The City currently has
$19,493,832.64 of unencumbered funds remaining in this phase of the Transportation
Bond Program issuance.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF EXISTING
TRANSPORTATION BOND PROGRAM FUNDS TO PROCEED
WITH THE VAN ASCHE BOULEVARD EXTENSION TO THE
WEST OF GREGG AVENUE UPON FORMAL ACCEPTANCE OF
AN ANNEXATION FROM THE ADJOINING PROPERTY
OWNER WG LAND COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
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 use of existing Transportation Bond Program funds to
proceed with the Van Asche Boulevard Extension to the west of Gregg Avenue.
Section 2. That this project shall not proceed until such time as the
adjoining property, owned by WG Land Company Limited Partnership, is
formally annexed into the City of Fayetteville .
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of March, 2008.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
DAN COODY, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
March 4, 2008
Mr. Gary Dumas
Director of Operations
City -of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Re: Van Asche Rd. Extension
Dear Mr. Dumas:
Please be advised that our family has agreed to Annex all property north of Van Asche
Rd. Extension to the City of Fayetteville subject to the commitment to build this road
ASAP. Once this road is funded and scheduled for construction, we will start the de -
annexation process thru the City of Johnson.
As a consideration, we only ask that the City of Fayetteville bring in the northern most
acreage (hilltop) which covers the underground cavern at an Industrial Zoning
Classification suitable for warehousing and cold storage. We will assume that the other
acreage will be brought in as Commercial. It should be futher understood that there will
be no change whatsoever in the current Farmland Zoning Classification up and until,
actual development and construction of improvements is undertaken
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. We will look forward to being notified
when the road will be funded and constructed and as result, we will start the de -
annexation process accordingly.
Cordially yours,
WG LAND COMPANY LTD. PARTNERSHIP
Robert G. Whitfield
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3.21.08 Clarice Pearman - Res. 72-08 Page 1
From: Clarice Pearman
To: Petrie, Ron
Date: 3.21.08 3:40 PM
Subject: Res 72-08
Attachments: 72-08 Transportation Bond Program Funds.pdf
CC: Audit
Ron:
Attached is a copy of the above resolution passed by City Council. Please let me know if there is anything else needed for
this item. Have a good one.
Thanks.
Clarice
Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman, C.A.M.C., C.M.C.
City Clerk/Treasurer Division
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-8309
cpearman@cilayetteville.ar.us