HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0269 - Citibus Application for TXDOT Transportation Alternatives Set Aside ProgramResolution No. 2023-RO269
Item No. 5.31
May 23, 2023
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING THE JOINT APPLICATION
OF CITIBUS, CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AND THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS' NEW LUBBOCK VA CLINIC FOR THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S 2023-2025 TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVES (TA) SET -ASIDE CALL FOR PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation issued a call for projects in
December 2022 for communities to apply for funding assistance through the Transportation
Alternatives Set -Aside (TA) Program; and
WHEREAS, the TA funds may be used for development of preliminary engineering
(plans, specifications, and estimates and environmental documentation) and construction of
pedestrian and/or bicycle infrastructure and other projects to improve safety and mobility for
non -motorized travelers, and further to mitigate traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS, the TA funds require a local match, comprised of cash or Transportation
Development Credits (TDCs), if eligible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock would be proportionately responsible for all non -
reimbursable costs and 100% of overruns, if any, for TA funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LUBBOCK:
1. THAT, the City of Lubbock is an eligible entity to apply for TA funding; and
2. THAT, the City of Lubbock is committed to make the required twenty percent
(20%) program match; and
3. THAT, the City of Lubbock agrees that the funding is fixed at the programmed
amount, and no cost increases are allowable; and
4. THAT, the City of Lubbock shall comply with procedures, delivery milestones, and
deadlines specifid in the TxDOT TA Set -Aside Program Guide 2023-2025; and
5. THAT, the project shall be completed pursuant to the application; and
6. THAT, the City Manager is authorized to execute any documents necessary to
effectuate the purposes expressed herein.
ADOPTED on May 23, 2023
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Bill How o ,Deputy anager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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