HomeMy WebLinkAbout89-13 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO.89-13
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF ADDITIONAL PROJECTS TO BE
FUNDED BY THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION BOND PROGRAM
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 list of additional projects for addition to the City's Transportation Bond Program as
delineated in the staff memorandum, attached as Exhibit "A".
PASSED and APPROVED this 161h day of April, 2013.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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IONELD J AN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Mayor Lioneld Jordan
Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
Chris Brown, City Engineer v�
March 29, 2013
Subject: Transportation Bond Program -New Project Recommendations
INTRODUCTION/SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE OF OCTOBER 16, 2012
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
Over the past few months, the Street Committee has worked to develop a list of projects to be added to the Transportation
Bond Program. Additional projects are needed in the Program to ensure that all of the funds generated by the bond issued
authorized by voters in 2006 are utilized on street improvement projects. The excess funds available are a result of lower
than estimated construction costs, additional federal -aid funding that has been secured for certain projects, a
contingency/cost sharing allocation that was set aside in the program but has not been used, and the elimination of
Highway 112, from Truckers Drive to Van Asche, from full funding under the Bond Program. The list of Street
Committee recommended projects, and summary of each project, is included in this memo, along with additional
background information on the status of the Transportation Bond Program.
RECOMMENDATION
After completion of all projects that are currently in the Transportation Bond Program, approximately $15.5 million
remains to be spent. These funds must be spent on construction of street improvements, and must be expended in a timely
manner after bonds are issued. With the third bond issue planned for 2014, new projects should be identified now in order
for design, right of way acquisition, and other project activities to begin so that construction can begin as soon as possible
after the bonds are issued in 2014. Projects that are recommended to be added to the Transportation Bond Program are:
Estimated
Other Funding Cost to
CIP/Cost
PROJECT NAME
DESCRIPTION
Project Cost
Share State/Federal Bond Program
Old Wire Road
Mission to Crossover
$4,016,000
$400,000
$3,616,000
Vantage to
Zion Road
Crossover
$4,650,000
$150,000
$4,500,000
Regional Park Access
Roads
New Location
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
College Ave.
Enhancements
Maple to Rebecca
$600,000
$600,000
College Ave.
Enhancements
Rebecca to North St.
$1,420,000
$1,420,000
STP-A Matching Funds
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
Intersection
Improvements and
Pedestrian Crossings
$500,000
$500,000
Contingency/Cost
Sharing
$1,464,000
$1,464,000
Total
$15,500,000
2013 STP-A Projects:
Rupple Road
Best Friend Ln. to
Mount Comfort
$3,700,000
$298.000
$2,720,000
$682,000
Highway 112
Razorback Road)
MLK Dr. to Leroy
Pond Dr.
$2,600,000
$260,000
$2,080,000
$260,000
BACKGROUND
The Transportation Bond Program is funded by three bond issues, scheduled in accordance with the availability of
dedicated sales tax proceeds to pay off the bonds. Two bond issuances have occurred, one in 2006, and one in 2009,
totaling approximately $34.2 million of the $65.9 million approved by voters in 2006. The remaining bond issue of
approximately $31.75 million is planned for 2014. The funding provided by these bonds, when combined with
State/Federal funding and other City sources, will allow over $105 million of improvements to be completed.
After the recent receipt of bids on several large projects, the status of the Bond Program and availability of funds in the
third bond issue for additional projects is better known. A summary of the financial status is as follows:
Transportation Bonds -Phases 1 and 2 $ 34,214,960.00
Transportation Bonds -Phase 3 $ 31,750,000.00
Transportation Bonds -Interest Income $ 1,575,600.00
Less: Bond Issuance Costs (Phase 3) $ (693,300.00)
Total Transportation Bond Fund Proceeds $ 66,847,260.00
Total Cost of Current Projects -Estimated $(51,275,615.00)
Unallocated Funds (Proceeds -Total Project Costs)* $ 15,571,645.00
* Includes $8.8 million set aside in Phase 3 for cost sharing projects.
As noted above, available funds for additional projects are estimated at $15.57 million. This value has been adjusted from
the one provided in a December memo to the Committee. This adjustment is due to a proposed change to Garland
Avenue (Hwy 112) between I-540 and Howard Nickell Drive. Staff recommends that the funding planned to be allocated
to this project be reallocated to other projects. This recommendation is based on the following:
During the compilation of projects for the 2006 Bond Program, a development along Highway 112 north of
Sam's Club was proposed that would have significantly impacted the traffic on Highway 112. This project was
never completed, and the current configuration of Highway 112 acceptably handles current levels of traffic.
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) is designing improvements to the I-540
interchange that will impact Highway 112 up to at least Truckers Drive, and possibly further to the north. This
design will not be completed until at least 2015.
The AHTD is also working on a study of the Highway 112 corridor from I-540 to Bentonville. This could affect
the alignment of Highway 112 north of Sam's Club; more importantly, it creates a greater potential for additional
state or federal funding of the route.
For these reasons, staff recommends not moving forward with plans to fully fund this project using Transportation Bond
Funds; rather, it is prudent to wait on the results of the study, and be prepared to provide matching funds to State or
Federal -aid funding that may become available.
A summary of the current projects in the Transportation Bond Program is provided in Attachment 1 to this memo.
PROJECT SUMMARIES
1. Old Wire Road (Mission to Crossover). ($4.02 Million) Old Wire Road has been identified as a priority by
past Street Committees. The intersection with Mission has previously been approved for signalization and
improvements, and is being designed now by the AHTD. Improvements on the rest of Old Wire include widening
and intersection improvements, sidewalks, bike lanes, and a roundabout at Old Missouri and Old Wire Road.
2. Zion Road (Vantage to Crossover). ($4.65 Million) Zion Road from College Avenue to Vantage Drive was
improved as part of the Bond Program in 2008. This project would extend the improvements to Crossover Road,
and provide for a safer route for users by improving the sharp curve just east of Vantage, eliminating the deep
ditches next to the road, providing accommodations for bicycles, and providing sidewalks for pedestrian use.
3. Regional Park Access. ($1.4 Million) This project would improve Judge Cummings Road, and provide a new
route through the City's property off of Cato Springs Road to access the proposed parking areas for the Regional
Park. The street would be constructed with curb and gutter, sidewalks, and streetlights.
4. College Avenue Improvements (Maple to Rebecca) ($600,000) The improvements to College Avenue would
match the existing improvements between Rock and Maple, to include 8 foot wide sidewalks adjacent to the curb,
trees, and streetlights. The segment between Maple and Rebecca is relatively short, and inexpensive compared to
the other segment that is under consideration.
5. College Avenue Improvements (Rebecca to North Street). ($1.42 Million) This segment is complicated by the
existing retaining walls along College and the limited space available. If work on this segment moves forward,
options other than 8 foot sidewalks adjacent to the curb on both sides may need to be considered.
6. STP-A Matching Funds ($2 million). This placeholder project provides matching funds for federal aid money
available through the Surface Transportation Program -Attributable Funds Program. This money is distributed
through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission. Projects are selected by a local selection
committee. Projects selected for funding in Fayetteville in 2013 are Rupple Road south of Mount Comfort Road
(design funding), and Razorback Road (Hwy 112) from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to Leroy Pond Drive
through the University of Arkansas Campus. These projects are detailed below.
7. Intersection Improvements at Selected Intersections $500 000} This project would improve safety and
pedestrian access at intersections such as Garland/Maple, Garland/North, North/College, MLK/Razorback, etc.
Improvements would be designed as needed. Cost of improvements would be based on intersections selected and
the improvements needed at each intersection.
8. Contingency/Cost Sharing. This is a placeholder project representing the unallocated funds remaining after
funding the above projects. This amount may fluctuate as project budgets are refined during the design and
project development process.
STP-A PROJECTS
The following two projects have been approved for funding in 2013 by the Regional Planning Commission.
(Discussions regarding 2014 will begin soon.)
Rupple Road Best Friend Lane to Mount Comfort Road). ($3.7 Million) This project will extend
improvements to Rupple Road from the north end of the Links at Rupple apartment complex to Mount Comfort
Road. The road will be realigned, with a new bridge across Hamestring Creek, to connect with Mount Comfort
Road at the existing signal, creating a new 4-way intersection with Rupple Road and Mount Comfort. Rupple
Road is identified as a priority by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission as a north -south
connector; therefore, this is one of the projects approved by the NWARPC for federal -aid (STP-A) funding (for
design only) for 2013. The City will be responsible for a minimum of 20% matching funds. This project has
been previously identified as a priority project by the Street Committee.
2. Highway 112 Razorback Road Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to Leroy Pond Driyc . ($2.6 Million) This
project will provide 4 travel lanes, with turning lanes at MLK and at Leroy Pond, and a new signal at Leroy Pond.
Sidewalks will be provided on both sides. This project has had a $1 million allocation of federal aid funding for
several years, and recently has been approved for additional federal aid funding through the STP-A program,
thereby closing a funding gap for the $2.6 million project and allowing it to move forward. Members of City staff
are working with UA staff on a cost share arrangement for the required 20% matching funds. The City Council
committed to partnering on this project in 2003, when the original $1 million in federal funding was made
available.
HOUSES AT WILLOW BEND PROJECT
The Houses at Willow Bend is an affordable housing project that is being developed by Partners for Better Housing, a
local non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing in Fayetteville. The City has worked with this
group to secure design funding through the Home Depot Foundation. The Street Committee heard a presentation and a
request for cost sharing from Partners for Better Housing. Participation by the City in the cost of the street and drainage
infrastructure in the development would make houses that will be constructed more affordable. There were some
concerns raised by the City Attorney regarding use of Transportation Bond Funds for this project; therefore, the
Committee deferred approval of funding at this time, pending further information on funding sources and other details
regarding the development of an agreement with Partners for Better Housing for cost sharing on the Willow Bend Project
NEXT STEPS
Approval of these projects by the City Council will allow staff will begin programming the projects, to include finalizing
the work scopes and cost estimates, selecting engineering consultants, developing agreements with the AHTD and other
agencies for the federal aid funding, and other preliminary project tasks necessary to move forward with the projects.
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
City Council Agenda Items
and
Contracts, Leases or Agreements
4/16/2013
City Council Meeting Date
Agenda Items Only
Chris Brown Engineering
Submitted By Division
rear
_ $ 4,247,833.00
Cost of this request Category / Project Budget
$ 2,436,455.05
Account Number Funds Used to Date
06035 $ 1,811,377.95
Project Number Remaining Balance
Budgeted Item �x
Budget Adjustment Attached
Development Services
Department
Transportation Bond Program
Program Category / Project Name
Program / Project Category Name
2006/2009 Sales Tax Bonds
Fund Name
61 ,1 '5 Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Date
Original Contract Date:
Original Contract Number:
Date
"Lj a 4-1-zo13
Finance and Internal Services Director Date
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Date
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-omments:
Received in City
Clerk's Office
Received in
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Mayor's Office
Revised January 15, 2009
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF ADDITIONAL PROJECTS TO BE
FUNDED BY THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION BOND PROGRAM
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 list of additional projects for addition to the City's Transportation Bond Program as
delineated in the staff memorandum, attached as Exhibit "A".
PASSED and APPROVED this 16t" day of April, 2013.
APPROVED:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor
ATTEST:
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Transportation Improvement Plan
Summary of Original and Current Project Estimates -February 2013
PROJECT NAME
I%Nilson
TYPE WORK
PROPOSED
Current Values
Estimated
Difference
Original -Current
STATUS/
CONST.
DATE
Estimated
Project Cost
Other Funding
Cost to
Bond Program
Sales Tax CIP
State/Federal
Park Area/Washington-Willo
Traffic Calming and Gregg/North Int.
$910,186
$910,186
$529,814
COMPLETE
.Zion Road Ph. I (N. College to Vanta
Widening - 2/3 Lane Minor Arterial
$2,274,560
$2,274,560
$265,440
COMPLETE
College Avenue Phase I (Rock to Maple)
$1,840,897
$1,840,897
-$100,897
COMPLETE
Mount Comfort Road Improvements
'Widening - Minor Arterial
$10,604,000
$382,500
$10,221,500
$191,500
COMPLETE
Cato Springs (Tech. Corridor) (S. Sc
'Widening - Collector
$6,014,072
$440,259
$2,879,679
$2,344,134
$0
UNDER CONST.
Crossover (Mission to City Limits)
'Widening - 5 Lane Principal Arterial
$22,583,728
$12,073,864
$6,509,864
$1,190,136
UNDER CONST.
.Fayetteville -Expressway -Economic C
a. Roundabout at North Hills and Futi
b. Hwy 71B Flyover Project
Access Improvements
Intersection Improvements
New On Ramp to FB Expwy
$10,375,475
--- $2,575.475
$7,800,000
$8,099,101 $2,276,374-$361,412
Included in Fayetteville Expressway Economic Dev. Corridor
Budget
UNDER CONST.
CONST. 2012
Highway 16 (Armstrong to Stonebrid
Widening - Minor Arterial
$11,766,000
$90,000
$5,200,000
$5,576,000
-$776,000
CONST. 2012
Harland (North to Melmar)
widening - 5 Lane. Principal Arterial
$8,135 112
$352 500
$1 0,000
$4 000,000;
$1. 195 000.
CONST. 2012
Maple/Lafa ette Street. Bridges
Ma le/Lafa .ettee Bridges/Other
$1,400,000
$1,,000,000
$400,000:
$2,437,000
CONST. 20,14
Garland (Shiloh to Howard Nickell). _
Widening- 5 Lane Principal -Arterial
_$0
$0
$0,
-_$3 494 000
_ON HOLD
flu le Road (6th to Wedin ton)
New - Minor Arterial
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
-$1,845,000
CONST 2014
Wan Asche Extension/Widening
$4,560,000
$4,560,000'
-$4,560,000
CONST. 2014
Right of Way Acquisition/CostSharing
$212,100
$212,100
$8,587,900
N/A
Non -Project Expenses 1
$150,000
$150,000
-$150,000
N/A
Unallocated Project Funds/Interest Income
$0
$5,474,168
N/A
TOTALS 1 1
$90,826,130
$1,265,2591
$31,202,644
$51,275,6151
$15,571,649
Notes: Green Shaded Projects will be funded
by Phase 3 of the Bond Program.
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