2014-019 - Approving a local funding agreement with TXDOT for the West Paris Trail grant project.

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CSJ #0901 -29 -079 Fed.# STP2014(095)TE District # 01 PAR Code Chart 64 #50139 Project: West Paris Multi -use Trail Federal Highway Administration CFDA #20.205 Not Research and Development procedures, including any cost to the State of a delay resulting from the Local Government's failure to ensure that utility facilities are adjusted, removed, or relocated before the scheduled beginning of construction. The Local Government will not be reimbursed with federal or state funds for the cost of required utility work, unless specified in the in the Transportation Enhancement Nomination form and approved by the State. The Local Government must obtain advance approval for any variance from established procedures. Before a construction contract is let, the Local Government shall provide, at the State's request, a certification stating that the Local Government has completed the adjustment of all utilities that must be adjusted before construction begins. 7. Environmental Assessment and Mitigation A. Environmental assessment and mitigation will be carried out as stated in the Master Agreement, unless otherwise specified in the Transportation Enhancement Nomination form and approved by the State. These costs will not be reimbursed or credited towards the Local Government's financial share of the Project unless specified in the nominating form and approved by the State. B. Forty five (45) days prior to any construction contract let date, the Local Government shall provide a certification to the State that all environmental problems have been remediated. Additionally, before the advertisement for bids, the Local Government shall provide to the State written documentation from the appropriate regulatory agency or agencies that all environmental clearances have been obtained. 8. Architectural and Engineering Services Architectural and engineering services will be provided by the Local Government. Compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be as stated in the Master Agreement. in procuring professional services, the parties to this Agreement must comply with federal requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 172 if the Project is federally funded and the Local Government will be seeking reimbursement for these services; and with Texas Government Code 2254, Subchapter A, in all cases. Professional services contracts for federally funded projects must conform to federal requirements. A. The architectural contract documents shall be developed in accordance with the standards of the American Institute of Architects, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects, Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation, the National Register Bulletin Number 36. Guidelines for Evaluating and Registering Historical Archeological Sites and in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer, as applicable. The engineering plans shall be developed in accordance with the State's applicable Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges and the two American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) publications, "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets" and "Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities," as applicable. All contract procurement procedures and documents must adhere to the applicable requirements established in the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges. The use of other systems of specifications shall be approved by the State in writing in advance. AFA —LPAFA TE Page 5 of 13 Rev. 09/04/2013