HomeMy WebLinkAbout150-20 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street
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Resolution: 150-20
File Number: 2020-0392
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO
APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
PROGRAM FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $470,000.00 TO CONSTRUCT A WIDER
SHARED -USE PAVED TRAIL AND GREENSPACE ALONG THE ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT TO IMPROVE HIGHWAY 112 FROM
TRUCKERS DRIVE TO HOWARD NICKELL ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands Federal -Aid Transportation Alternatives Program
funds are available through the Arkansas Department of Transportation - Transportation Alternatives
Program in an amount up to $470,000.00 at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to
construct a wider shared -use paved trail and greenspace along Truckers Drive and Howard Nickell
Road; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that Federal -Aid funds are available for this project
on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual
monetary reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general
public and maintained by the City of Fayetteville for the life of the project.
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 determines that the City
of Fayetteville will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of
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this project to widen the shared -use paved trail and greenspace along the Arkansas Department of
Transportation project to improve Highway 112 from Truckers Drive to Howard Nickell Road.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to
execute all appropriate applications, agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction
of the above stated project.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and
hereby authorizes the City of Fayetteville to cooperate with the Arkansas Department of
Transportation to initiate action to implement this project.
PASSED and APPROVED on 6/4/2020
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File Number: 2020-0392
Agenda Date: 6/2/2020 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A. 4
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY
FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDS IN
AN AMOUNT UP TO S470,000.00 TO CONSTRUCT A WIDER SHARED -USE PAVED TRAIL AND
GREENSPACE ALONG THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT TO
IMPROVE HIGHWAY 112 FROM TRUCKERS DRIVE TO HOWARD NICKELL ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands Federal -Aid Transportation Alternatives Program funds are
available through the Arkansas Department of Transportation - Transportation Alternatives Program in an
amount up to $470,000.00 at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to construct a wider shared -use
paved trail and greenspace along Truckers Drive and Howard Nickell Road; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that Federal -Aid funds are available for this project on a
reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual monetary
reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general public and
maintained by the City of Fayetteville for the life of the project.
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 determines that the City of
Fayetteville will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of this project
to widen the shared -use paved trail and greenspace along the Arkansas Department of Transportation project
to improve Highway 112 from Truckers Drive to Howard Nickell Road.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute
all appropriate applications, agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above
stated project.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby
authorizes the City of Fayetteville to cooperate with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to initiate
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action to implement this project.
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Matt Mihalevich
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2020-0392
Legistar File ID
June 2nd 2020
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
5/11/2020
Submitted Date
Action Recommendation:
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (620)
Division / Department
Staff recommends approval of a resolution expressing the willingness to apply for federal -aid funds and allow staff
to submit an application of an 80% federal 20% local matching grant through the Northwest Arkansas Regional
Planning Commission - Transportation Alternatives Program for an award of up to $470,000 with a City match of
$118,000 to be used for including additional width of shared -use paved trail and green space separation along the
ARDOT project to improve Highway 112 from Truckers Drive to Howard Nickell Road.
Budget Impact:
4603.860.xxxx-5814.05 - Improvements Trails 4603 - Trails Project 2019 Bonds Fund
Account Number
Fund
46030.xxxx
2019 Trail Bond
Project Number
Project Title
Budgeted Item? No
Current Budget
$ 2,392,579.00
Funds Obligated
$ 156,981.35
Current Balance
$ 2,235,597.65
Does item have a cost? No
Item Cost
$ -
Budget Adjustment Attached? No
Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
$ 2,235,597.65
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Purchase Order Number:
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Change Order Number:
Approval Date:
Original Contract Number:
Comments: If the grant is approved, matching funds are estimated to be $118,000 and funds have been identified in
the first phase of the trail development portion of the 2019 bonds.
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF JUNE 2ND, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff
Garner Stoll, Development Services Director
Chris Brown, City Engineer
FROM: Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator
DATE: May 121h, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
SUBJECT: 2020-0392 NWARPC - Transportation Alternatives Program
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a resolution expressing the willingness to apply for federal -aid
funds and allow staff to submit an application of an 80% federal 20% local matching grant
through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission - Transportation Alternatives
Program for an award of up to $470,000 with a City match of $118,000 to be used for including
additional width of shared -use paved trail and green space separation along the ARDOT project
to improve Highway 112 from Truckers Drive to Howard Nickell Road.
BACKGROUND:
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is in the design phase for the widening of
Highway 112 from Truckers Drive to the north City limit line. The proposed design includes
widening the highway to 4 vehicle lanes and installing two roundabouts. For the bicycle and
pedestrian accommodations, ARDOT has agreed to fund and construct a 10-foot-wide shared -
use paved trail with 3 feet of green space.
To comfortably accommodate people of all ages and abilities, the City has requested a 12-foot-
wide shared -use paved trail with 10 feet of green space separation along the west and south
sides of Hwy 112, part of which is the Clabber Creek Trail. The City of Fayetteville would be
responsible for the cost of the additional width of the trail and greenspace.
DISCUSSION:
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission is currently accepting applications for
projects to fund through the regional Transportation Alternatives Program. The proposed wider
trail and additional green space are eligible for the Transportation Alternative Program grant. In
addition, since this project is being designed and constructed through the Arkansas Department
of Transportation the funding can be applied directly to the project with minimal staff time
necessary to manage the grant.
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
ARDOT has provided an total estimated cost for the additional trail and green space width at
$787,000. This cost includes contractor pricing for 7,535 Linear feet of the additional 2 feet of
concrete trail and 7 feet of additional green space, utlity relocations and associated right of way.
If the Transportation Alternatives Program grant is approved and fully funded, the City will be
responsible for 20% of the total project cost, or $118,000. Funding for the base match and
overmatch has been budgeted through the 2019 bond for trail Improvements.
The Active Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed the project proposal during their May
13th, 2020 meeting and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the Transportation
Committee. On May 265t, 2020, the Transportation Committee will review the grant proposal.
Attachments:
Project Map
Cost Estimate for additional width shared -use paved trail and green space
March 41h, 2020 Letter to Mayor Jordan regarding trail and green space widths
Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission notice of TAP Grant
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Job 040746 - Highway 112
Truckers Drive to Howard Nickell
7,535 LF 12' Wide Trail
Cost Estimate
May 13, 2020
ARDOT has agreed to fund and construct a 10 foot wide concrete shared -use paved trail with 3 feet of green space
separation between the trail and the highway according to bicycle accommodation policy and AASHTO
The City of Fayetteville standard shared -use paved trail width is 12 feet with 10 feet of green space separation when
adjacent to highways. 10 foot green space is adequate to plant trees for added protection of the trail.
The Cost Estimate below represents the additional 2 feet of concrete trail and additional 7 feet of green space for
separation improved safety and comfort of the trail. Costs are based on a May 12th, 2020 estimate by ARDOT.
ITEM #
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT COST
TOTAL COST
1
Additional 2 feet of Trail Width (12' Total)
1
L.S.
$151,000.00
$ 151,000.00
2
Reimbursable Utilities
1
L.S.
$11,700.00
$ 11,700.00
3
Additional Right of Way (2 feet trail + 7 feet green)
1
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$425,000.00
$ 425,000.00
Total Estimated Cost $587,700
80% TAP Funding $470,160
20% City Match Funding $117,540
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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
The Honorable Lioneld Jordan
Mayor of Fayetteville
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Dear Mayor Jordan:
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ARDOT.gov I IDrivoArkansas.com I Scott E. Bann*tt, P.E., Director
ROADWAY DESIGN DIVISION
103Z4 Interstate 30 1 P.O. Box 22611 Little Rock,AR 7ZZ03-2261 I Phone:501.569.2336 1 Fax: 501569.2057
March 4, 2020
Reference is made to an email received from Matt Casey on January 29, 2020, regarding Job 040746
on Highway 112 in Fayetteville.
We have reviewed the concerns and requests, and our responses to each are as follows:
1. The lane designations of a roundabout are determined by traffic counts and turning
movements, similar to a traditional intersection. Please see the attached roundabout layouts
for proposed lane configurations.
2. ARDOT Policy states that median openings may be spaced generally at quarter -mile intervals.
This spacing has been utilized at this location due to its proximity to the roundabout at Howard
Nickell Rd.
3. Every effort will be made to avoid conflicts with the 36-inch water distribution main.
4. AASHTO requires a minimum 10-foot sidepath width. The City of Fayetteville would be
responsible for the right-of-way and construction costs of any width beyond this, per ARDOT
Bicycle Facility Accommodation Policy.
5. AASHTO requires a minimum 5-foot distance between a sidepath and the roadway curb. The
City of Fayetteville would be responsible for the right-of-way and construction costs of any
width beyond this, per ARDOT Bicycle Facility Accommodation Policy.
a. ARDOT Sidewalk Policy requires a 3-foot offset from the back of curb to the sidewalk
edge. The typical section attached to the referenced email requested that a 5-foot
offset be used. The City of Fayetteville would be responsible for the right-of-way and
construction costs of any width beyond 3-feet, per ARDOT Sidewalk Policy.
6. The sidepath tunnel for the east roundabout will be added to the design upon an agreement
between ARDOT and the City of Fayetteville.
7. The approved typical section for Job 040746 includes 11-foot travel lanes.
If you have any further concerns or questions, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Trinity ith
Engineer of Roadway Design
cc : Assistant Chief — Design
Roadway Design
District 4 Engineer
RECEIVED
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION APR 2 0 2020
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM — ATTRIBUTABLE (STBGP-A) CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) MAYOR'S OFFICE
REQUEST FOR FUNDING FFY 2021
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC), serving as the NWA Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO), announces the availability of approximately $8,000,000 in NWARPC
Surface Transportation Block Grant Program —Attributable (STBGP-A) and $500,000 in Transportation
Alternative Program funding. Availability of FFY 2021 funding is subject to Congressional action.
The FFY 2021 STBGP-A and TAP Funding Request Applications are available at the following link:
https://www.nwarpc.org/funding-programs/`##stbgp-a-anchor . Applications are also available at the
NWARPC office located at 1311 Clayton Street, Springdale, AR 72762. Applications must be received no
later than 4:00 p.m. (CDT), Monday, June 15, 2020. Any funding request submitted after this deadline
will not be considered. All previously selected ongoing STBGP-A projects will also be considered for
additional funding as part of the FFY 2021 project selection process and are not required to submit new
applications. Existing ongoing projects will need to submit an updated funding request by the
application deadline (found at the link above).
For more information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact
Tim Conklin, Assistant Director, NWARPC, 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125. Section
1109 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act establishes the STBGP-A under 23 U.S.C.
133.
Section 1109 of FAST Act provides for the apportionment of funds under 23 U.S.C. 133. The STBGP-A and
TAP is a federally funded, 80% Federal/20% local, reimbursable program. Funds must be used for eligible
projects that are submitted by eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process. Additional
information on the STBGP-A and TAP program can be found at:
https://www.fhwa.dot.eov/fastact/factsheets/stbefs cfm
https:/Iwww.fhwa.dot.gov/fastact/factsheets/transpoortationalternativesfs cfm
FFY 2021 STBGP-A and TAP Project Application Timeline:
Request for Funding Notice: April 18, 2020
Project Funding Request Deadline: June 15, 2020 at 4 p.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) complies with all civil rights
provisions of federal statues and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and
activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and
treatment in NWARPC's programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC's hiring or employment
practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC's nondiscrimination
policies may be directed to Celia Scott-Silkwood, AICP, Regional Planner — EEO/DBE (ADA/504/TitleVI
Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125, (Voice/TTY 7-1-1 or 1-800-285-1131)
or the following email address: cscott-silkwood@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the
ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in
another language, contact Celia Scott-Silkwood. Si se necesita informacion en otro idioma, comunigese
Celia Scott-Silkwood, cscott-silkwood@nwarpc.org.