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Home My WebLink About2010 10_Federal Aid Request_2010.07.20CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA RESOLUTION NO. 2010-10 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FEDERAL-AID SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM URBANIZED AREA FOR ENGINEERING, RIGHT OF WAY, AND UTILITY RELOACTION OF EAST 76 STREET NORTH FROM HWY 169 TO NORTH 129TH EAST AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, Surface Transportation Program funds for urbanized areas have been made available for transportation improvements within approved Urban Areas; and, WHEREAS, The City of Owasso is submitting a project candidate described as follows: East 76TH Street North from Hwy 169 to North 129 East Avenue Roadway Improvements WHEREAS, the submitted project is consistent with the local comprehensive plan, including applicable Major Street and Highway Plan Element, and the Regional Transportation Plan; and, WHEREAS, the engineer's preliminary estimate for engineering, right-of-way, and utility relocation is $2.63 million, and Federal participation under the terms of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) relating to Surface Transportation Program Urbanized Area funds are hereby requested for funding of 80 percent of the project cost; and, WHEREAS, the City of Owasso proposes to use sales tax revenues as the source(s) of funds for the balance of the project costs; and, WHEREAS, the City of Owasso agrees, as a condition to receiving any Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation, that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,78 Stat. 252,42. U.S.C. 2000d et seq., and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, "Nondiscrimination of Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964"; and, WHEREAS, the City of Owasso agrees to become jointly responsible, with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the contractor as co-applicants, for meeting all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements for storm water runoff from this project. Further, if required, the City of Owasso agrees to file jointly, with the Department and the contractor, the general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit with the EPA which authorizes the storm water discharges associated with activity from the construction site identified in this resolution; and, WHEREAS, the City of Owasso further agrees to deposit with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation the matching funds required ninety (90) days prior to the contract letting date; and, WHEREAS, the City of Owasso further understands that acceptance of this resolution by the Department is not a commitment to federal funding, but only registers the City's interest and intent in participating in the program application process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, that the Oklahoma Transportation Commission is hereby requested to consider the selection of this project as a candidate for federal funding. ~Z O rOFFICIAL OF SEAL ATTEST: City Clerk, erry Bish p APPROVED AS TO FORM: DATED this 20th day of July 2010 C ivies "J" x Doug Bonebrake Vic ayor, Jon Sinex 'L C tyAttomey , Julie Lombardi MEMORANDUM TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL CITY OF OWASSO FROM: ROGER STEVENS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: EAST 76TH STREET NORTH ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FROM HIGHWAY 169 TO NORTH 129TH EAST AVENUE DATE: July 16, 2010 BACKGROUND: Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds are made available on an annual basis by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), for the implementation of eligible transportation improvements in the Tulsa Urbanized Area. INCOG has established a selection process for the distribution of STP funds. Priority funding is given to projects that meet federal regulations and help advance the Regional Transportation Plan through safety improvements and to projects that reduce traffic congestion. Proposed projects are evaluated for eligibility and priority based on a 100-point rating system. In May 2010, INCOG began accepting applications with a submittal deadline of July 26, 2010. As a result, the City contracted with an engineering consulting firm (Poe & Associates, Incorporated) to perform a conceptual engineering design of improvements to East 76th Street North from U.S. Hwy 169 to North 129th East Avenue in the amount of $12,000. In an effort to prevent the unnecessary expenditure of funds, the scope of work for the engineering services was limited to the conceptual design only; providing only the information needed to prepare and complete the INCOG funding applications. If this project is selected in September 2010, the funding for engineering, right-of-way and utility relocation will be targeted for federal assistance in FY 2014 or sooner, depending on funding availability. If selected, the City of Owasso will need to submit an additional application to INCOG requesting federal assistance for construction costs in May of 2011. Thus, it is anticipated federal aid assistance for construction will be available in FY 2015 or sooner, depending on project readiness and available funding. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SUMMARY: The East 76th Street North from U.S. Hwy 169 to North 129th East Avenue, a secondary arterial in Owasso, is a heavily used roadway that conveys residential and commercial traffic in the area, Resolution 2010-10 East 76th Street North from Hwy 169 to North 129th East Avenue Roadway Improvements Page 2 of 3 as well as commuter traffic to and from Owasso. This roadway accommodates a large percentage of local traffic and is significant in the distribution of traffic to and from the Stone Canyon Elementary School and the Port of Catoosa. It is expected that the residential growth east of this project will increase traffic volumes and continue to overload the existing two-lane road section. The following table shows existing and future flow patterns: Location Daily Traffic Daily Traffic Volume Volume( Vehicles (Vehicles per day per day in 2010) projected for 2020) SW Corner of Cemetery 15,855 25,826 N. 127th East Avenue 12,366 20,142 500' east of N. 129th East Avenue 7,356 11,982 Based on current data, the traffic counts warrant the widening of the roadway. PROPOSED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS: The proposed lane configuration is a 5-lane roadway section including 2-lanes in each direction with a center turn lane to expedite turning movements into the various subdivisions along the roadway. Based on the conceptual design, the anticipated cost for the planning and construction of the proposed roadway improvements is $6.8 million. PROPOSED FUNDING: MOT funding for this project will be through the Surface Transportation Program, which will fund 80% of eligible project costs, while the local government funds 20%. Based upon this information, the following is an estimate of the cost distribution: Resolution 2010-10 East 76th Street North from Hwy 169 to North 129th East Avenue Roadway Improvements Page 3 of 3 Project Segment Estimate millions) ODOT Portion millions) City of Owasso Portion Construction $4.17 $3.37 $800,000 Right-of-Way $1.26 $1.00 $252,000 Utility Relocation $0.93 $0.74 $186,000 Engineering (8%) $0.44 $0.35 $88,000 Total Project Cost $6.80 $5.46 $1,326,000 PROPOSED RESOLUTION: The proposed Resolution declares the City's intent to request federal funding assistance through the Surface Transportation Program Urbanized Area for the engineering, utility relocation, and right-of-way acquisition needed to begin construction of the roadway improvements to East 76th Street North from Hwy 169 to North 129th East Avenue. If selected, the City of Owasso will need to submit an additional application to INCOG requesting federal assistance for construction costs in May of 2011. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution No. 2010-10, requesting ODOT to consider the selection of the East 76th Street North Improvement Project as a candidate for federal funding assistance through the Surface Transportation Program. ATTACHMENTS: A. Location Map B. Proposed Resolution ATTACHMENT A a W R r PROPOSED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS r 7i08i10 CITY OF OWASSO a m ® PROJECT LIMITS ~ North T H S MAP 1, FOR INFC 3>R dATICJIti PURPOSE C>N LY ANI? 1S ?'RIOT I I E,i IUED TC j <F"RESENT AN r1t C L1Rl~TE A.NI? TRUF. SCALE. USF OF TIIIS MAP IS WST7FOU"J tl`_/1I212AN TY OR I E-1 RESENTATION BY CITY OF OWASSO OF ITS A.<:.:(7UIdACY. 111 N. Main Street P.O. Box 180 Owasso, OK 74055 918.376.1500