2014-023 - Authorizing and approving an advance funding agreement (AFA) through the Texas department of transportation for a transportation enhancement project CSJ #0901-29-079 described as west Paris multi-use trail project; Repealing Resolution 2014-019

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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 B. All contract letting and award procedures must be approved by the State prior to letting and award of the construction contract, whether the construction contract is awarded by the State or by the Local Government. C. All contract change order review and approval procedures must be approved by the State prior to start of construction. D. Upon completion of the Project, the party constructing the Project will issue and sign a "Notification of Completion" acknowledging the Project's construction completion. E. For federally funded contracts, the parties to this Agreement will comply with federal construction requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 635 and with requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 633, and shall include the latest version of Form "FHWA- 1273" in the contract bidding documents. If force account work will be performed, a finding of cost effectiveness shall be made in compliance with 23 CFR Part 635, Subpart B. F. Any field changes, supplemental agreements, or revisions to the design plans that may occur after the construction contract is awarded will be mutually agreed to by the State and the Local Government prior to authorizing the contractor to perform the work. Prior to completion of the Project, the party responsible for construction will notify the other party to this Agreement of the anticipated completion date. All parties will be afforded the opportunity to assist in the final review of the construction services performed by the contractor. 11. Project Maintenance A. Upon completion of the Project, the Local Government will be responsible for maintaining the completed facility for public use. The property shall be maintained and operated for the purpose for which it was approved and funded for a period of time commensurate with the federal investment or State rules, whichever is greater. Should the Local Government at any time after Project completion decide it can no longer maintain and operate the Project for its intended purpose, the Local Government shall return the federal funds in accordance with CFR federal recapture requirements. Should the Local Government consider conveying the property, the State and FHWA must be notified prior to the sale, transfer, or disposal of any property that received federal funds. Written concurrence of approval for the transaction, detailing any required recapture, must be obtained from FHWA prior to the transaction. Advance notice from the Local Government of their intended action must be submitted to the State for an FHWA review a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to any action being taken by the Local Government. The Local Government shall be held responsible for reimbursement of all federal funds used or a portion of those funds based on a pro -rata amount, considering the original percentage of federal funds provided and the time elapsed from the Project completion date. This same percentage of reimbursement also applies to any amount of profit that may be derived from the conveyance of the property, as applicable. B. Any manufacturer warranties extended to the Local Government as a result of the Project shall remain in the name of the Local Government. The State shall not be responsible for honoring any warranties under this Agreement. C. Should the Local Government derive any income from the development and operation of the Project, a portion of the proceeds sufficient for the maintenance and upkeep of the property shall be set aside for future maintenance. A project income report shall be submitted to the State on a quarterly basis. Monies set aside according to this provision shall be expended AFA -AFA EnhLF.doc Page 7 of 15 Revised 05/23/2014