HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 08_Federal Aid request_2011.07.19Resolution No. 201 1-08
CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-08
ARE SOLUTION REQUESTING FEDERAL-AID SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
URBANIZED AREA FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EAST 76TH 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 129th 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 construction is $4.34 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,
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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 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.
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BACKGROUND:
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Roger Stevens
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Resolution No. 201 1-08
East 76th Street North Roadway Improvements from Highway 169 to
North 1291h East Avenue
July 15, 2011
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 administers the grant funding and 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 STP funding 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 US Hwy 169 to North 12911, East Avenue. 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.
In July 2010, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2010-10, submitting an application
requesting Federal funding assistance through the Surface Transportation Program Urbanized
Area for the engineering, utility relocation, and right-of-way acquisition related to the roadway
improvements to East 76th Street North from HWY 169 to North 129th East Avenue. In September
2010, INCOG determined the project as a transportation priority within the metropolitan region
and approved the application for Federal funding assistance. Such Federal assistance is
anticipated to be received in FY 2014 or sooner, depending on availability.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
In June 2011, INCOG began their annual process of accepting applications for STP funds with a
submittal deadline of July 29, 2011. Similar to the process utilized in obtaining Federal funding
assistance for the engineering, utility relocation, and acquisition of right-of-way for the East 76th
Street North Roadway Improvement Project, a Resolution is necessary in order to complete the
application process. The 2011 application will request Federal funding assistance for the
construction of the roadway improvements. If this project is selected in September 2011, the
funding for construction will be targeted in FY 2015 or sooner, depending on funding availability.
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SUMMARY:
The East 76th Street North from US Hwy 169 to North 129th East Avenue, an arterial street in
Owasso, is a heavily used roadway that conveys residential and commercial traffic in the area,
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 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 Volume
Daily Traffic Volume
(Vehicles per day 2010)
(Vehicles per day
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
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 $6.97 million.
ODOT 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:
Project Segment
Estimate
millions)
ODOT Portion
millions)
City of Owasso Portion
Construction
$4.34
$3.47
$870,000
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
$6.97
$5.56
$1,396,000
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
Resolution No. 2011-08 declares the City's intent to request Federal funding assistance through
the Surface Transportation Program Urbanized Area for the construction of the roadway
improvements to East 76th Street North from Hwy 1 69 to North 129th East Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution No. 2011-08, requesting ODOT to consider
the construction phase of the East 76th Street North Improvement Project as a candidate for
Federal funding assistance through the Surface Transportation Program.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Resolution No. 2011-08