22 - TAP GRANTItem No. 22
memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: John Godwin, City Manager
SUBJECT: TAP GRANT
DATE: Februaryl6, 2015
BACKGROUND: TXDOT has announced a new Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Supplement grant. The program will emphasize bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and we think
the Trail de Paris would be an ideal funding candidate. There is a 20% local match for
construction; however, because Lamar County is considered a "disadvantaged" county, we
would receive a 51 % discount off this match.
STATUS OF ISSUE: Our specific proposal is to complete the Trail de Paris west to the city
limit, including a connection to the West Paris Trail that should be under way next winter. Other
options could include new connections from the existing trail into specific areas of the city, such
as downtown. Earl Erickson and Mike Donnan will attend the council meeting Monday night to
make a presentation. They are participating in TXDOT's regional workshops and will have
more details to present.
BUDGET: Actual project costs, if a grant is awarded, would need to be budgeted in future years.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff regarding a May grant application submittal.
An estimated $52 million available (FY 2013 -2016)
■ January 16, 2015
— Call for projects announced
■ May 4, 2015
— Application deadline
■ May - July 2015
— Project evaluation
■ July - September 2015
— Project selection and award
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■ The Department is particularly interested in projects that:
— Enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety
— Propose a direct connection to important community destinations
(such as schools, employment, shopping and recreational areas)
— Provide access to or between existing community investments in
bicycle and pedestrian facilities, public transportation, or other
mobility options
— Reflect a high degree of collaboration and community consensus
while directly contributing to the department's safety and
connectivity goals
— Contribute as an individual project to a larger investment
consistent with complete streets design
Example TAP Eligible Project Types
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TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ( TXDOT) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
PROGRAM (TAP), FOR FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE TRAIL DE PARIS
WEST TO THE CITY LIMIT, INCLUDING A CONNECTION TO THE WEST
PARIS TRAIL; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris, Texas, hereinafter referred to as ( "CITY "), intends to
make certain improvements to the Trail de Paris west to the city limit, including a
connection to the West Paris Trail that should be under way next winter; and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2015, the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas
approved submitting a project nomination form to Texas Department of Transportation for
funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to complete the Trail de
Paris; and
WHEREAS, the program will emphasize bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and we
think the Trail de Paris would be an ideal funding candidate. There is a 20% local match
for construction; however, because Lamar County is considered a "disadvantaged "county,
we would receive a 51% discount off this match.
WHEREAS, other options could include new connections from the existing trail into
specific areas of the city, such as downtown; and
WHEREAS, The City of Paris supports funding this project as described in the TAP
2015 Nomination Form (including construction budget, the department's 15%
administrative costs, and the required local match) and is willing to commit to the project's
development, implementation, construction, maintenance, management, and financing. The
City of Paris is willing and able to enter into an agreement with the department by
resolution or ordinance should the project receive TAP funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in
all things approved.
Section 2. That if TXDOT approves funding through the Transportation Alternatives
Program (TAP) the City will provide at least 15% in administrative costs and 20% local
match for construction.
Section 3. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, appointed as the Authorized
Official of said project and is authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of
Paris, all applications, contracts and agreements with the Texas Department of
Transportation and such other parties as shall be necessary and appropriate for the
implementation Transportation Alternatives Program to fund the completion of the Trail
de Paris west to the city limit.
Section 4. That the City Engineer, be, and he is hereby, appointed as Project
Director and is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City
of Paris, all reports, communications, assurances, and documents necessary for the
completion of said project.
Section S. That the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby, authorized and
directed to serve as the Financial Officer for said project and to receive and distribute funds
for the City of Paris continuing participation in the TXDOT TAP Funding Project.
Section 6. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of February, 2015.
Matt Frierson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, City Attorney