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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3440 - Grant Application - TDHPT - Traffic Mangement Program - 09_13_1990Resolution # 3440 September 13, 1990 Item #20 JWF:dw RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION AND GRANT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock recognizes that it is in the interest of the national economy to promote the conservation of energy resources and to reduce our nation's dependence on costly foreign oil; and WHEREAS, the traffic management project proposed by the City of Lubbock will provide benefits to the local community in the form of improved traffic flow, reduced fuel consumption, reduced vehicle operating costs, reduced air pollutant emissions, and improved safety due to smoother traffic flow; and WHEREAS, funds have been established and are available through the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for grants to local governments for traffic management projects; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock authorizes the submission of an application to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for a Traffic Management grant and, if the application is selected for funding, the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Lubbock all necessary applications, contracts, and agreements to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this Resolution. Passed by the City Council this y Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: /Z �el�- 4 ": � e , - � /A �1 � David E. Woosley, City Tra Engineer 13th day of September , 1990. B. C. M� AYOR APPR VED AS P-TO FORM: VV i�� C, J. o th Fu ingim, As�trant Cit ttorney 4"� 3o State Depa ..rent of Highways and Public ransportation Traffic Management Program Grant Application 1) Legal Applicant 2) Vendor Identification Number: a. Applicant Name The City of Lubbock 175-600-059-06-000 b. Organizational Unit Traffic Engr . Dept. c. Street/P.O. Box .p _ 0. Box 2000 A. City Lubbock e.. County Lubbock 3) Project Engineer f. State Texas g, zip 79457 (Name & Telephone) h. Population (1986 Census Bureau Estimate): David Woos 113 -20 (806) 767 188,283 1. Project Grant Manager (Name & Telephone): David Wooslev (806) 767-2130 4) Proposed Funding - Attachments (must be completed and submitted a. State Oil Overcharge Funds S 180,000 with the application) a. Standard Assurances b. Local S 60,000 b. Project Area Maps c. SDHPT (if roadways are main- c. Description of Project tained and operated by SDHPT) 0 d. Budget d. Other (Specify) S e. Project Task Responsibility e. Total S 240,000 f. Debarment Certification 5) General Information a. Are any of the project roadways operated or maintained by other agencies? Yes X No If yes, describe All intersections on State routes. b. Do you have plans for major capital improvements to upgrade your proposed project roadways? Yes No y_ If yes, do you have a schedule, budget proposal or funds already committed? Yes No Explain: c. Have significant changes in traffic volumes in the project area occurred as a result of new development, road improvements, etc., since improvements were last made? Yes X No Explain: Major residential development during the last seven years. (over) s) General Information, (contd.) d. Do you anticipate significant changes intraffic volumes in the project area as a result of new development, road improvements, etc., within the next three years? Yes ` No x Explain: e. Explain how the traffic management improvement needs for this project area were determined and the type and features of the construction you propose for the project. Attach extra page if needed. - These signals are on State routes of which are to be put under the City's Computer Control. In order to implement this, new local intersection PZuipment will be purchased and installed to meet the npPratinnal requirements of the Computer. f. List specific local agency staff that would be assigned to this project. Pioguinto A. Ruiz, B.S.: Traffic Signal Systems Technician g. Supply any additional information that would be useful for the review of this application. Also, you may use this space to expand any of your answers to the previous questions. Attach extra page if needed. In 1983 the City of Lubbock installed a new digital cnm utPri7Pd traffic control system placing appx. 160 intersections under control of a centrally located Super -Mini Computer. In 1990, a major system expansion project to bring 10 addit'ional '(cont_? h. Indicate course date preference, number of people that would attend and whether they are local staff and/or consultant. Traffic Management Evaluation Techniques February 26-28, 1991 # of people ( local staff consultant) March 5-7,1991 _ 2 # of people( x local staff consultant) 6) Applicant Certification: To the best of my knowledge and belief, information in this application is true and correct, the document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant, and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the application is approved. Any grant money received will supplement and not supplant any existing local funding presently dedicated to signal timing efforts. Signature Typed or Printed NameandTitle David E. Woosley, City Traffic Engineer Description of Project 1. Briefly describe the proposed work: Install local intersection communication devices at project locatinnt cn that rnntrnl of can be accomplished from the Traffic Fnginppring nP► artmant's Central Computer Control Site. Thus optimizing inteCsection timing and rnnrdinati,nn paramatorc, Equipment and construction design by Consultant. Timing plans by City. Constructic by contractor. 2. Roadway Information: Major Classification State Routes/Arterials Cross -Section See Attachment R-p Design Speed See Attachment B-3 Posted Speed Sep Attachment R-1 ADT See Attachment B-4 Grade M 0% Roadway volume to capacity ratio Sep Attarhment R-4 Roadway level -of -service (as defined by the 1985 Highway Capacity Manual) See Attachment B-4 Date and description of last improvements: pre 1980 --- Widening 3. Innovative technology includes non-traditional projects extending beyond signal re - timing, geometrics, etc. High technology involves extensive use of advanced/auto- mated capabilities and systems. Does the proposed project involve high/innovative technology? if yes, explain: Yes, high technology use of central optimization Of timifJg plans and automatically downloading this informatinn into lnral rnntrnl end i rpmPnt 4. For signal retiming projects, please provide the following additional information: System name: Computer Sys. Exp. Phase 11 No. of Intersections a System Configuration: Grid Arterial x System Coordination: Hardware x Time -Based x Last date timing plans revised for the entire system: 1987 5. Approximately how much time will be needed to develop plans, specifications and estimates and to let a contract for the proposed work? 6 mnnths 6. Approximately how many working days will be needed to complete the proposed work? 120 Applicant City of Lubbock Attachment D Traffic Management (TM) Program Budget Form Applicant Financial Contact: Robert Massengale Phone: 767-2015 Personal Services Salaries and Wages for personnel involved in the planning, development and implementation of the proposed project Position Salary Rate Number of Oil Overcharge Local Match* Hours Fnqinppr t21 _06Zhr RO Funds Total Personal Services Note: Indirect costs are not eligible for reimbursement. Operating Expenses Oil Overcharge Funds Travel (Specify Rates): 1685.00 ,jCity) 1352.00 (City). 1890.00 L tv) 4927.00 (Cit_yj Local Match* 1000.00�i Other: Other: Total Operating Expenses 1000.00 City) Construction Cost Estimate (Use additional page(s) if necessary.) (List cost and quantity of items of work to be included in the proposed project, i.e., signals, signs, pavement items, and any other bid items needed to accomplish the work.) Signals - 19 locations @$10,000.ea. (controllers/comm. links) Oil Overchar e Funds 180,000 Total Estimated Project Cost * Designate if local match is from the City or the SDHPT. Local Match* 10.000 i C i_y;, Subcontracts Consultant Services ** Grant Total Total Local Match (Indicate % of total project costs) Indicate SDHPT % of Local Match TOTAL PROJECT COST Attachment D (Page 2) Oil Overcharge Local Match* Funds 180,000 60,000 240,000 60,000 ( 2g %) ( 0 %) * Designate if local match is from the City of the SDHPT. "Attach detailed cost estimate. .-Not available until Consultant agreement negotiated. State Department of Highways and Public Transportation Traffic Management Program Grant Application 1) Legal Applicant - a. Applicant Name The City of Lubbock b. Organizational Unit Traffic Engr. Dept. c. Street/P.O. Box P _ 0. Box 2000 A. City Lubbock e. County Lubbock f. State Texas g. Zip 79457 h. Population (1986 Census Bureau Estimate): 188,283 L Project Grant Manager (Name & Telephone): David Woosley (806) 767-2130 4) Proposed Funding a. State Oil Overcharge Funds $ 180.000 b. Local $ 4 �27 c. SDHPT (if roadways are main- tained and operated by SDHPT) $ 55,073 d. Other (Specify) $ e. Total $ 240,000 S) General Information 2) Vendor Identification Number: 175-600-059-06-000 3) Project Engineer (Name &Telephone) David Woosley (806) 767-2130 Attachments (must be completed and submitted with the application) a. Standard Assurances b. Project Area Maps c. Description of Project d. Budget e. Project Task Responsibility f. Debarment Certification a. Are any of the project roadways operated or maintained by other agencies? Yes x No If yes, describe All intersections on State routes. b. Do you have plans for major capital improvements to upgrade your proposed project roadways? Yes No X if yes, do you have a schedule, budget proposal or funds already committed? Yes No Explain: c. Have significant changes in traffic volumes in the project area occurred as a result of new development, road improvements, etc., since improvements were last made? Yes X No Explain: Major residential development during the last seven years. (over) 5) General Information, (contd.) d. Do you anticipate significant changes in traffic volumes in the project area as a result of new development, road improvements, etc., within the next three years? Yes ' No x Explain: e. Explain how the traffic management improvement needs forthis project area were determined and the type and features of the construction you propose for the project. Attach extra page if needed. These signals are on State routes of which are to be put under the City's Computer Control. In order to implement this, new local intersection equipment will be purchased and installed to meet the operational requirements of the Computer. f. List specific local agency staff that would be assigned to this project. Pioguinto A. Ruiz, B.S.: Traffic Signal Systems Technician g. Supply any additional information that would be useful for the review of this application. Also, you may use this space to expand any of your answers to the previous questions. Attach extra page if needed. In 1983 the City of Lubbock installed a new digital cnmpitPri7P(1 traffic control system placing appx. 160 intersections under control of a centrally Located Super -Mini Computer. In 1990, a major system expansion project to bring 10 additional '(cont.) h. Indicate course date preference, number of people that would attend and whether they are local staff and/or consultant. Traffic Management Evaluation Techniques February 26-28, 1991 # of people( local staff consultant) y_ March 5-7, 1991 _2 # of people ( x local staff consultant) 6) Applicant Certification: To the best of my knowledge and belief, information in this application is true and correct, the document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant, and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the application is approved. Any grant money received will supplement and not supplant any existing local funding presently dedicated to signal timing efforts. Signature. Typed or Printed Name and Title. Date Page l continuation 5-G. intersections under computer control was under way. This expansion of the control boundaries also includes new communications technology which allows for future expansion with less expense per location. A 1990/1991 TLS State -Funded project is under way to expand the control bounds by 13 intersections. This project continues the expansion by adding another 19 intersections to the computer. Applicant City of Lubbock Attachment A Local Governments' Standard Assurances The Local Government hereby assures and certifies that`it will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements, including OMB Circular A-87 and 49 CFR 18, as they relate to the application, acceptance, and use of state funds for this project. Also, the Local Government assures and certifies to the grant that: 1. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant; that a resolution, motion, or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application, including all under- standings and assurances contained therein, and directingand authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. 2. It will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352) and in accordance with Title VI of that Act, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the applicant receives federal financial assistance and will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. 3. It will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d) prohibiting employment discrimination where (1) the primary purpose of a grant is to provide employment or (2) discriminatory employment practices will result in unequal treatment of persons who are or should be benefiting from the grant -aided activity. 4. It will comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (PL 91-646) which provides for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of state or federal and state or federally assisted programs. 5. It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limit the political activity of employees. 6. It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, as they apply to hospital and educational institution employees of State and local governments. 7. It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, usiness, or other ties. 8. ` It will give the sponsoring agency the access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the grant. 9. It will comply with all requirements imposed by the sponsoring agency concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and other administrative requirements. 10. It will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease, or supervision which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the project are not listed on the En- vironmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of violating facilities and that it will notify the grantor agency of the receipt of any communication from the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities indicating that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA. 11. It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, PL 93-234, 87 Stat. 975, approved December31, 1976. Section 102(a) requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the pur- chase of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a con- dition for the receipt of any federal financial assistance for construction or ac�uisi- tion purposes for use in any area that has been identified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards. The phrase "federal financial assistance" includes any form of loan, grant, guaranty, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, disaster assistance loan or grant, or any other form of direct or indirect federal assistance. 12. It will assist the grantor agency in its compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (16 USC 470), Executive Order 11593, and the Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (26 USC 469a-1 et seq.) by (a) consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer to conduct the investigation, as necessary, to identify properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places that are subject to adverse effects (see 36 CFR 800.8) by the activity, and notifying the federal grantor agency of the existence of any such properties, and by (b) complying with all requirements established by the federal grantor agency to avoid or mitigate adverse effects upon such properties. 13. It will comply with Texas Civil Statutes, Art. 5996a, by insuring that no officer, employee, or member of the applicant's governing body or of the applicant's contract shall vote or confirm the employment of any person related within the second degree of affinity or third degree by consanguinity to any member of the governing body or to any other officer or employee authorized to employ or supervise such person. This prohibition shall not prohibit the employment of a person who shall have been continuously employed for a period of two years prior to the election or appointment of the officer, employee, or governing body member related to such person in the prohibited degree. It will insure that all information collected, assembled, or maintained by the applicant relative to this project shall be available to the public during normal business hours in compliance with Texas Civil Statutes, Art. 6252-17a, unless otherwise expressly provided by law. It will comply with Texas Civil Statutes, Art. 6252-17, which requires all regular, special, or called meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public, except as otherwise provided by law or specifically permitted in the Texas Constitution. Applicant City of Lubbock Attachment B Project Area Maps Attach two 8-1/2 x 11 maps as described below. A. A map showing the location of each proposed TM project within your jurisdiction. B. A map showing the system with the following information: 1. Average Daily Traffic 2. Circulation Pattern (Identify One -Way Streets) 3. A Scale or Identification of Distances Traffic Management Program ��' • "'~ Year Two �,,. .M, dKMA s •rll ofm IM 1 1 wr o 41 y `. ••e 1 1 N 8 E T 1 3 e p •ur re , .r.ae-t aiv' � N H ue wo �w � eu � 1 n IS ne n• in ire me 3628'fee 94 • _ ,..ov3409 ,. '\ Y per" if •~ m ew i all u• a. w or or oo •r Its a er eo• er e•o w w •oe ••• ,.. •r W eu ��� • Slur 3;9 ' t �I A11 Streets: Two -Way Traffic o Designates Traffic Signals r* Project Limits g.39? L BOCK, TEXAS SIGNAL SYSTEM --i —i A c7 3 fT'1 z J poll L � ZO r• •� w..r. w, © •IN ' Ld w O t © 1 IM 1 1 d a �• INSET 3 v• t1.w Mt no..aa.w w. . n n l r / r�ruutt ut w wt w C N w• m n• ,n IIIw0 o • L t lotEm \ �• : , ' \ .�J �/ • 1 t •r � ` � r • tN ht t.0 i tto to• as W no oil •.o •M 0.0 W umb D ' t 1 t i no oM e.. No tw w N• w •N .. F tw oy we 04 *V , CROSS SECTION � O 7 Lanes - 3 in each direction and a dual left -turn L eeocKtTExAs SIGNAL SYSTEM center lane. 6 Lanes'- 3 in each direction. .aw..�. 5 Lanes - 3 lanes West, 2 lanes East, p p D 5 Lanes - 2 in each direction and a dual left -turn z center lane. E� 4 Lanes_- 2 in each direction. I —' 4 ..» ... i • • e INSET 1 Q• ' fforaww le.wwsikoltq yy O O O oe( Ile ; lee 1 1 C lee we /M Too, no Ile I7/ we IT 1 2to 1 I let led f \ Y O r . .M is eN qe i Ue eU efe W no (Y - ..0 ..+ ••• t000f of ..• 4ta In. IN n. e.e w ... m ..e .Y ..e e ee. DESIGN SPEED � 5Q LUBBOCK. TEXAS SIGNAL SYSTEM POSTED SPEED 55 MPH Q 3 5 MPH 55 MPH Q 4 0 MPH 45 MPH 55 MPH _ . 55 MPH ran 0 50 MPH Q 55 MPH 55 MPH ca 4 0 1 w j r-- -- O O O ue Ir •n � W w INSET �• Q' tt{Y no.{{s.w wa N• flls� . 3 tar ti O 0 6 H /N Ni IM � tr its na M IN Ita ra0 i 164 t f lot aMSoo na M noa eY . ue 'e• .ra at •{o • •tr OR tY /N w aw wt w{ w w{ •{e {/a 269 d a{. V �• w� ADT V/0 LOS — — ,� L BBOCK. TEXAS SIGNAL. SYSTEM 7,325 0.07 A 2 17,834 0.21 0 O 03 16,696 0.25 C -, ® 10,320 0.10 B � _ Q 11,639 0.17 0 0 18,610 1 0.27 C 07 20,030 2.29 0 . 15,480 2.23 c ........___ ... , Og 8,860 2.13 Applicant City of Lubbock Attachment C Description of Project 1. Brief lydescribe the proposed work: Install local intersection equipment and communication devices at project locations sn that rnntrnl of the intArSp_c44,n can be accomplished from the Traffic FnginPPring nPpartmPnt's Central Cowputor Control Site. Thus optimizing intersection timing and cnnrdina.�nnn paramatPrc, , Equipment and construction design by Consultant. Timing plans by City. Constructi by contractor. 2. Roadway Information: Major- Classification'State Routes/Arterials Cross -Section -See Attachm nt B_ Design Speed See Attachment B-3 Posted Speed See AttarhmPnt R_3 ADT See Attachment, B -4Grade (%) 0% Roadway volume to capacity ratio see tta�hmPnt B_a Roadway level -of -service (as defined by the 1985 Highway Capacity Manual) See Attachment B-4 Date and description of last improvements: pre 1980 --- widening 3. Innovative technology includes non-traditional projects extending beyond signal re - timing, geometrics, etc. High technology involves extensive use of advanced/auto- mated capabilities and systems. Does the proposed project involve high/innovative technology? If yes, explain: Yes, high technology use of central optimization of timing plans and automatically downloading_ this information into lnral rnntrnl eqOpmPnt 4. For signal retiming projects, please provide the following additional information: System name: Computer Sys. Exp. Phase I I No. of intersections 20 System Configuration: Grid Arterial x System Coordination: Hardware x Time -Based x Last date timing plans revised for the entire system: 1987 5. Approximately how much time will be needed to develop plans, specifications and estimates and to let a contract for the proposed work? c, mnnths 6. Approximately how many working days will be needed to complete the proposed work? 120 - Applicant City of Lubbock Attachment D Traffic Management (TM) Program Budget Form Applicant Financial Contact: Robert Massengale Phone: 767-2015 Personal Services .Salaries and Wages for personnel involved in the planning, development and implementation of the proposed project Position Salary Rate Number of Oil Overcharge Local Match* Hours Funds FnqinPar 21.06/hr 80 1gStPme TPrh t10.4n/hr 130 _F nq_ TPrh _ 9.00/hr 210 Total Personal Services Note: Indirect costs are not eligible,for reimbursement. Operating Expenses Oil Overcharge Funds 1685.00 City) 1352.00 (City). 1890.00 (City) 4927.00 (City) Local Match* r Travel (Specify Rates): 1000.00 (SDHPT) Other: Other: Total Operating Expenses 1000.00 (SDHPT) Construction Cost Estimate (Use additional page(s) if necessary.) (List cost and quantity of items of work to be included in the proposed project, i.e., signals, signs, pavement items, and any other bid items needed to accomplish the work.) Signals - 19 locations @$10,000.ea. (controllers/comm. links) Total Estimated Project Cost * Designate if local match is from the City or the SDHPT. Oil Overcharge Local Match* Funds 180,000 10.000 (SDHPT) No Text Applicant City of Lubbock ., Attachment E Project Task Responsibility (Please check appropriate agency; if joint responsibility, enter percentage for each.) Task Local Staff* Consultant Contractor x • Project planning x 9 Attend "Traffic Management Evaluation Technique training workshop x • Preparation of plans, specifications and estimates x • Complete "Before' field evaluation X • Implementation or construction of project X • Prepare quarterly progress reports x • Prepare documentation of the implementation of traffic management improvements x • Complete "After' field evaluation * Enter "SDHPT" if the task is the Department's responsibility. n I Applicant city of Lubbock Attachment F Debarment Certification (Negotiated Contracts) (1) The LOCAL GOVERNMENT certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public* transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity* with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions* terminated for cause or default. (2) Where the LOCAL GOVERNMENT is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such LOCAL GOVERNMENT shall attach an explanation to this certification. *federal, state or local City Traffic Engineer Title SDH PT b-90