Res 038-2019 TxDOT TASA AFA for Trail from Barnett to Seymour Hwy 4/16/2019
ResolutionNo38-2019
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager toExecute an Advance
Funding Agreement (AFA) with Texas Department of Transportation
for the construction of a Shared Use Path from Barnett Rd to Seymour
Hwyin the amount of $63,733.00
WHEREAS, that the City of Wichita Falls, as Project Sponsor, is an eligible entity
as described by 23 U.S.C. 213, that nominates a particular project for consideration,
exercises jurisdiction over the geographic area in which that project is located, and
commits to the project development, implementation, construction, maintenance,
management, and financing;and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, as a Project Sponsor, supports funding this
project as described in the TASA 2017 Nomination Form (including the construction
ruction,
maintenance, management, and financing. The Project Sponsor is willing and able to
enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is a public body organized and established in
accordance with Chapter 458 of the Texas Transportation Code, enacted by the
Legislature of the State of Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is specifically authorized by Chapter 456 of
the Texas Transportation Code of the law of the State of Texas to accept and dispense
federal financial assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute the Advance Funding Agreement with
the Texas Department Transportation for public improvements related to the construction
of a shared use pathalong the BNSF right-of-wayfrom Barnett Roadto Seymour Highway
in the amount of $63,733.00.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16day of April, 2019.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF TEXAS§
COUNTY OF TRAVIS§
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT
FOR ATRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
SET-ASIDE (TASA) PROGRAM PROJECT
TxDOT-Selected Off-System
This Advance Funding Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program Project
AgreementState of Texas (State), acting through the Texas Department of
Transportation, and the City of Wichita Falls(Local Government), acting through its duly authorized
officials.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, federal law establishes federally funded programs for transportation improvements to
implement its public purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Code, Section 201.103 establishes that the State shall design,
construct and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local governments, and Section 222.052
authorizes the Texas Transportation Commission to accept contributions from political subdivisions for
development and construction of public roads and the state highway system within the political
subdivision, and
WHEREAS,Federal law, 23USC§134 and 49USC§5303, requires that State and Metropolitan
Planning Organizations(MPOs)develop transportation plans and programs for urbanized areas of Texas,
and
WHEREAS,Federal and state laws require local governments to meet certain contract standardsrelating
to the management and administration of State and federal funds, and
WHEREAS, the rules and procedures for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TASA) are
established in 23USC§133(h), and 43Texas Administrative Code, Part 1,Chapter 11, Subchapter G,
§§11.400 11.418, and
WHEREAS, the LocalGovernment prepared and submitted to the State or Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) a project nomination package for TASA funding consideration, which is briefly
described as Shared-use pathfrom Barnett Rd. to Seymour Hwy(Project), and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission (Commission) passed Minute Order Number 115076
(MO) dated October 17, 2017awarding funding for TASA projects in the 2017TASAProgram Call of the
Wichita Falls MPO, including Project, and
WHEREAS, the governing body of the Local Government has approved entering into this Agreement by
resolution or ordinance dated 04/16/2019, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement as
Attachment A, Resolution or Ordinance. A map showing the Project location appears in Attachment B,
Project Location Map, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement, and
NOW, THEREFORE, the State and theLocal Government agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1.Period of Agreement and Performance
A.Period of Agreement. This Agreement becomes effective when signed by the last
party whose signing makes the Agreement fully executed. This Agreement shall
remain in effect until terminated as provided below.
B.Period of Performance.
1.The Performance Period for each phase of work begins on the date
specified in the Federal ProjectAuthorization and Agreement (FPAA) for
that phase of work. Local Government may not begin work until issued
the State Letter of Authority (SLOA) for that phase of work.
2.The Performance Period for each phase of work ends on the date
specified in the FPAA for that phase of work.
2.Scope of WorkandUse of Project
A.The scope of work for Project consists of a 1.6-mile section on the western leg of
the Wichita Falls Circle Trail. This sectionis located along BNSF Railroad right-
of-way (ROW) between Barnett Road and Seymour Hwy.This concrete shared
use path for bicycle and pedestrian use will be 12 feet wide.The path will be
constructed within BNSF ROW, along its eastern edge, approximately 35 to 60
feet from the center of the track.The path will be constructed outside BNSF
ROW, where it crosses under US 82.Additional improvements include chain link
fence, guardrail, lighting, benches, and crosswalk striping, as well as retaining
wall where the path is located at a higher elevation than the track. A sidewalk
connection to Big Ed Neal Road is included in the project.
B.Any project changes proposed must be submitted in writing by Local Government
to State. Changes may also require an amendment to this Agreement and the
approval of the FHWA, State, MPO, or the Commission. Any changes
undertaken without written approval and amendment of this Agreement may
jeopardize not only the federal funding for the changes, but the federal funding of
the entire Project.
3.Project Sources and Uses of Funds
The total estimated development cost of the Project is shown in Attachment C, Project Budget
Estimate and Source of Funds (Attachment C).
A.If Local Government will perform any work under this Agreement for which
reimbursement will be provided by or through the State, the Local Government
must complete training. If federal funds are being used, the training must be
completed before federal spending authority is obligated. Training is complete
when at least one individual who is working actively and directly on the Project
Government Project Procedures and Qualification for the Texas Department of
procedures. Upon request, Local Government shall provide the certificate of
qualification to State. The individual who receives the training certificate may be
an employee of Local Government or an employee of a firm that has been
contracted by Local Government to perform oversight of the Project. State in its
discretion may deny reimbursement if Local Government has not continuously
designated in writing a qualified individual to work actively on or to directly
oversee the Project.
B.The total estimated project cost as shown in Attachment Cincludesthe Local
itemized cost of real property, utilities, environmental
assessments, construction, and other construction related costs. To be eligible
for reimbursement or as anin-kind contribution, costs must have been included
in the nomination form approved by the Texas Transportation Commission or
MPO in consultation with State.Local Government must submit to State
evidence of payment for eligible in-kind costs at least once per calendar quarter
-Kind Match Reporting form.
C.State and the Federal Government will not reimburse Local Government for any
work performed outside the Performance Period. After federal funds have been
obligated, State will send to Local Government a copy of the formal
documentation showing the obligation of funds including federal award
information. Local Government is responsible for 100 percent of the cost of any
work performed under its direction or control before the federal spending
authority is formally obligated.
D.The Project budget and source of funds estimate based on the budget provided
in the nomination form is included inAttachment C. Attachment C shows the
percentage and estimated dollar amounts to be contributed to Projectby state
and local sources, as well as the maximum amount in federal TASAfunds
assigned by the Commission or MPO in consultation with State. This Agreement
may be amended from time to time as required to meet the funding commitments
based on revisions to the TASA,FPAA, or other federal documents.
E.State will be responsible for securing the federal share of funding required for the
development and construction of Project, in an amount not to exceed 80 percent
of the actual cost of the work up to the amount of funds approved for Project by
the Texas Transportation Commission or MPO in consultation with State. Federal
funds will be reimbursed on a cost basis.Project costs incurred prior to issuance
of the SLOA are not eligible for reimbursement.
F.Local Government will be responsible for all non-federal participation costs
budget and any operating or maintenance expenses.
G.Following execution of this Agreement, but prior to the performance of any plan
review work by State, Local Government will pay to State the amount specified in
Attachment C for plan review. At least 60 days prior to the date set for receipt of
the construction bids, Local Government shall remit its remaining local match as
construction cost.
H.In the event State determines that additional funding is required by Local
Government at any time during Project, State will notify Local Government in
writing. Local Government is responsible for the percentage of the authorized
Project cost shown in Attachment C and 100 percent of any overruns above the
federally authorized amount. Local Government will make payment to State
I.Whenever funds are paid by Local Government to State under this Agreement,
Local Government will remit a warrant made pay
.The warrant will be deposited by State and managed by
State. Funds may only be applied by State to Project.
J.Upon completion of Project, State will perform afinalaccounting of Project costs.
Any funds due to Local Government, State, or the Federal Government will be
promptly paid by the owing party.
K.In the event Project is not completed, State may seek reimbursement from Local
Government of the expended federal funds. Local Government will remit the
require
L.If any existing or future local ordinances, commissioners court orders, rules,
policies, or other directives, including but not limited to outdoor advertising
billboards and storm water drainage facility requirements, are more restrictive
than state or federal regulations, or if any other locally proposed changes,
including but not limited to plats or re-plats, result in increased costs, then any
increased costs associated with the ordinances or changes will be paid by Local
Government. The cost of providing right of way acquired by State shall mean the
total expenses in acquiring the property interests through negotiations, including,
but not limited to, expenses related to relocation, removal, and adjustment of
eligible utilities.
M.The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving
funds from the State directly under the Agreement or indirectly through a contract
or subcontract under the Agreement. Acceptance of funds directly under the
Agreement or indirectly through a contract or subcontract under this Agreement
acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the
legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigationin connection with
those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide
the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers
relevant to the investigation or audit.
N.State will not pay interest on anyfunds provided by Local Government.
O.State will not execute the contract for the construction of Project until the required
funding has been made available by Local Government in accordance with this
Agreement.
P.Local Government is authorized to submit requests for reimbursement by
submitting the original of an itemized invoice in a form and containing all items
required by State no more frequently than monthly, and no later than 90 days
after costs are incurred. If Local Government submits invoices morethan 90 days
after the costs are incurred, and if federal funding is reduced as a result, State
shall have no responsibility to reimburse Local Government for those costs.
Q.If Local government is an Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) and if
State has approved adjustments to the standard financing arrangement, this
agreement reflects those adjustments.
4.Termination of the Agreement
A.This Agreement may be terminated by any of the following conditions:
1.By mutual written consent and agreement of all parties;
2.By any party with 90 days written notice; or
3.By either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations
as set forth in this Agreement. Any cost incurred due to such breach of
contract shall be paid by the breaching party.
B.If the potential termination of this Agreement is due to the failure of Local
Government to fulfill its contractual obligations, State will notify Local
Government that possible breach of contract has occurred. Local Government
should make every effort to remedy thebreach within a period mutually agreed
upon by both parties.
C.If Local Government withdraws from Project after this Agreement is executed,
Local Government shall be responsible for all direct and indirect Project costs as
ounting system and with 2CFRPart200
recapture requirements.
D.A project may be eliminated from the program as outlined below. If Project is
eliminated for any of these reasons, this Agreement will be appropriately
terminated. A project may be eliminated from the program, and this Agreement
terminated, if:
1.Local Government fails to satisfy any requirements of the program rules
cited in 43TexasAdministrative Code, Part 1,Chapter 11, Subchapter G,
§§11.400 11.418.
2.The implementation of Project would involve significant deviation from the
activities proposed in the nomination form and approved by the Texas
Transportation Commission or MPO in consultation with State.
3.Local Government withdraws from participation in Project.
4.State determines that federalfunding may be lost due to Project not being
implemented and completed.
5.Funds are not appropriated, in which case this Agreement shall be
terminated immediately with no liability to either party. Payment under this
Agreement beyond the current fiscal biennium is subject to availability of
appropriated funds.
6.The associated FPAA is not issued by the end of the third federal fiscal
year following the federal fiscal year for which the funds are authorized.
Federal fiscal years run October 1 through September 30.
7.Local Government fails to attend progress meetings at least twice yearly,
as scheduled by State.
E.State, at its sole discretion, may terminate this Agreement if State does not
receive project invoice from Local Government within 270 days of FPAA.
5.Amendments
This Agreement may be amended due to changes in the work, the amount of funding required to
complete Project, or the responsibilities of the parties. Such amendment must be made through a
mutually agreed upon, written amendment that is executed by the parties.
6.Remedies
This Agreement shall not be considered as specifying the exclusive remedy for any agreement
default, but all remedies existing at law and in equity may be availed of by either party to this
Agreement and shall be cumulative.
7.Utilities
Local Government shall be responsible for the adjustment, removal, or relocation of utilities or
utility facilities in accordance with applicable State laws, regulations, rules, policies, and
procedures, including any cost to State of a delay resulting fr
ensure that utilities or utility facilities are adjusted, removed, or relocated before the scheduled
beginning of construction. Unless specified in (1) the nomination form approved by State or MPO
in consultation with Stateand (2) this agreement, Local Government will not be reimbursed with
federal or state funds for the cost of required utility work. Local Government must obtain advance
approval for any variance from established procedures. Before a construction contract is let,
has completed the adjustment of all utilities that must be adjusted before construction begins.
Additional utility work may be required due to unknown conditions discovered during construction.
These costs may be eligible for TASAparticipation if: (1) the activity is required to complete
Project; (2) the cost is incidental to Project; and (3) TASA funding is available. Any change orders
must be approvedby State prior to incurring any cost for which reimbursement is sought.
8.Environmental Assessment and Mitigation
Development of Project must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which require environmental clearance of federal-aid projects.
A.Local Government is responsible for the identification and assessment of any
environmental problems associated with the development of Project.
B.Local Government is responsible for the cost of any env
mitigation and remediation. These costs will not be reimbursed or credited
nomination form and approved by State or MPO in consultation with State.
C.Local Government is responsible for providing any public meetings or public
hearings required for development of the environmental assessment.
D.Before the advertisement for bids, Local Government shall provide to State
written documentation from the appropriate regulatory agency or agencies that all
environmental clearances have been obtained.
9.Compliance with Accessibility Standards
All parties to this Agreement shall ensure that the plans for and the construction of all projects
subject to this Agreement are in compliance with standards issued or approved by the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as meeting or consistent with minimum
accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336) (ADA).
10.Architectural and Engineering Services
A.Architectural and engineering services for preliminary engineering will be
provided by Local Government. In procuring professional services, the parties to
this Agreement must comply with federal requirements cited in 23 CFR Part 172
if Project is federally funded and Local Government will be seeking
reimbursement for these services; and with Texas GovernmentCode Subchapter
2254.A., in all cases. Professional services contracts for federally funded projects
must conform to federal requirements. For State-selected projects, architectural
and engineering services are not eligible for TASAreimbursement.
B.The architectural contract documents shall be developed in accordance with the
standards of the American Institute of Architects, the U.S. Secretary of the
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
Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets
and Bridges and the twoAmerican Association of State Highway and
AASHTO
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 State in writing in advance.
C.When architectural and engineering services are provided by or through Local
Government, Local Government shall submit any plans it has completed to State
for review and approval. Local Government may also submit the plans to State
for review any time prior to completion. Local Government shall make the
necessary revisions determined by State. Local Government will not let the
construction contract until all required plans have received State approval.
D.When architectural and engineering services are provided by or through State,
then the
State is responsible for the delivery and performance of any required architectural or
preliminary engineering work. Local Government may review and comment on the work
as required to accomplish Project purposes. State will cooperate with Local Government
in accomplishing these Project purposes to the degree permitted by state and federal
law.
11.Construction Responsibilities
A.Local Government shall advertise for construction bids, issue bid proposals,
receive and tabulate the bids, and award and administer the contract for
construction of Project. Administration of the contract includes the responsibility
for construction engineering and for issuance of any change orders,
supplemental agreements, amendments, or additional work orders that may
become necessary subsequent to the award of the construction contract. In order
to ensure federal funding eligibility, projects must be authorized by State prior to
advertising for construction.
B.All contract letting and award procedures must be approved by State prior to
letting and award of the construction contract, whether the construction contract
is awarded by State or by Local Government.
C.All contract change order review and approval procedures must be approved by
State prior to start of construction.
D.Upon completion of Project, the party constructing Project will issue and sign a
E.For federally funded contracts, the parties to this Agreement will comply with
federal construction requirements provided in 23CFRParts633 and 635, and
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documents. If force account work will be performed, a finding of cost
effectiveness shall be made in compliance with 23CFRSubpart 635.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 State and Local Government prior to authorizing the contractor to perform
the work. Prior to completion of 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.
12.Project Maintenance
A.Upon completion of Project, Local Government will be responsible for
maintaining the completed facility for public use. The property shall be
maintained and operated for thepurpose for which it was approved and funded
for a period of time commensurate with the federal investment or State rules,
whichever is greater. Should Local Government at any time after Project
completion decide it can no longer maintain and operate Project for its intended
purpose, Local Government shall consult with State and the FHWA as to the
require Local Government to return the federal funds in accordance with
2CFRPart200 federal recapture requirements. Should Local Government
consider conveying the property, 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 Local
Government of their intended action must be submitted to State for an FHWA
review a minimum of 90 days prior to any action being taken by Local
Government. 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 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 Local Government as a result of
Project shallremain in the name of Local Government. State shall not be
responsible for honoring any warranties under this Agreement.
C.Should Local Government derive any income from the development and
operation of 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 State on a quarterly basis. Monies set aside
according to this provision shall be expended using accounting procedures and
with the property management standards established in 2CFRPart200.
D.Should any historic properties be included in or affected by this federally funded
Project, the historic integrity of the property and any contributing features must
continue to be preserved regardless of any approved changes that may occur
throughout the life of Project.
13.Right of Way and Real Property Acquisition
A.Right of way and real property acquisition shall be the responsibility of Local
Government. Title to right of way and other related real property must be
acceptable to State before funds may be expended for the improvement of the
right of way or real property.
B.If Local Government is the owner of any part of Project site under this
Agreement, Local Government shall permit State or its authorized representative
access to occupy the site to perform all activities required to execute the work.
C.Local Government will comply with and assume the costs for compliance with all
the requirements of Title II and Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, 42USC§4601etseq., including
those provisions relating to incidental expenses incurred by the property owners
in conveying the real property to Local Government, and benefits applicable to
the relocation of any displaced person as defined in 49CFR§24.2(g).
Documentation to support such compliance must be maintained and made
available to State and its representatives for review and inspection.
D.Local Government shall assume all costs and perform all work necessary to
obtain needed evidence of title or right of use to the real property required for
development of Project. Evidence of title or right of use shall be acquired in the
name of (1) State, if the real property is to be made part of the State Highway
System, or(2) Local Government, otherwise. The evidence of title or rights shall
be acceptable to State, and be free and clear of all encroachments. Local
Government shall secure and provide easements and any needed rights of entry
over any other land needed to develop Project according to the approved Project
plans. Local Government shall be responsible for securing any additional real
property required for completion of Project.
E.Local Government shall prepare real property maps, propertydescriptions, and
other data as needed to properly describe the real property and submit them to
State for approval prior to Local Government acquiring the real property.
Tracings of the maps shall be retained by Local Government for a permanent
record.
F.Local Government shall determine property values for each real property parcel
to be purchased with federal funds using methods acceptable to State and shall
submit to State a tabulation of the values so determined, signed by the
appropriate Local Government representative. The tabulations must list the
parcel numbers, ownership, acreage, and recommended compensation. The
tabulation must be accompanied by an explanation to support the estimated
values, together with a copy of the documentation and reports used in calculating
work may be eligible for reimbursement after Local Government has received
written authorization by State to proceed with determination of real property
values.State will review the data submitted and will base its reimbursement for
parcel acquisitions on these in determining the fair market values.
G.For State-selected TASA projects, Local Government shall not use eminent
domain or condemnation to acquire real property for this TASAProject.
H.Reimbursement for real property costs will be made to Local Government for real
property purchased in an amount not to exceed 80 percent of the cost of the real
property purchased in accordance with the terms and provisions ofthis
Agreement. Reimbursement will be in an amount not to exceed 80 percent of
whichever is less. In addition, reimbursement will be made to Local Government
for necessary payments to appraisers for expenses incurred in order to assure
good title.
I.Local Government and current property owner are responsible for any costs
associated with the relocation of displaced persons and personal property as well
as incidental expenses incurred in acquiring property to implement Project. State
will not pay any of these costs.
J.If Project requires the use of real property to which Local Government will not
hold title, a separate agreement between the owners of the real property and
Local Government must be executed prior to execution of this Agreement. The
separate agreement between Local Government and the current property owner
must establish that Project will be dedicated for public use for a period of time not
less than ten years after project completion and commensurate with the federal
investment as outlined in 43Tex.Admin.Code§11.317. The separate
agreement must define the responsibilities of the parties as to the use of the real
property and operation and maintenance of Project after completion. The
separate agreement must be approved by State prior to its execution and a copy
of the executed separate agreement shall be provided to State.
K.Local Government shall execute individually or produce a legal document as
necessary to provi
agrees to cause the same to be recorded in the land records of the appropriate
jurisdiction.
L.Local governments receiving federal funds must comply with 23CFRPart710
and 49CFRPart 24, and with the procedures provided in Chapter 6 of the
monitor Project to ensure: (1) continued use of the property for approved
activities, and (2) the repayment of the Federal funds, asappropriate. Local
Government agrees to the review of their Project accounts and site visits by
State during the development of Project at any time. Upon Project completion,
and upkeep.
M.Before the advertisement for bids, Local Government shall provide a certification
to State that all real property has been acquired.
14.Insurance
A.Should this Agreement authorize Local Government or its contractor to perform
any work on State right of way, before beginning work, the entity performing the
work shall provide State with a fully executed copy of State's Form 1560
Certificate of Insurance verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and
types specified on the Certificate of Insurance for all persons and entities working
on State right of way. This coverage shall be maintained until all work on State
right of way is complete. If coverage is not maintained, all work on State right of
way shall cease immediately, and State may recover damages and all costs of
completing the work.
B.For projects including buildings, Local Government agrees to insure the building
according to Department specifications and further agrees to name the Federal
be destroyed.
15.Notices
All notices to either party shall be delivered personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage
prepaid, addressed to that party at the following address:
Local GovernmentState:
:
City of Wichita FallsTexas Department of Transportation
ATTN: City ManagerATTN: Director of Contract Services
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1300 7St.125 E. 11Street
Wichita Falls, TX76301Austin, TX 78701
All notices shall be deemed given on the date delivered in person or deposited in the mail, unless
otherwise provided by this agreement. Either party may change the above address by sending
written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that notices
shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail, and that request shall be carried out by the
other party.
16.Legal Construction
In case one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall
not affect any other provisions and this Agreement shall be construed as if it did not contain the
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision.
17.Responsibilities of the Parties
Neither party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party and each party is responsible
for its individual acts and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees,
representatives, and agents.
18.Ownership of Documents
Upon completion or termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared by State shall remain
the property of State. All data prepared under this Agreement shall be made available to State
without restriction or limitation on their further use. All documents produced or approved or
otherwise created by Local Government shall be transmitted to State in the form of photocopy
reproduction on a monthly basis as required by State. The originals shall remain the property of
Local Government.
19.Document and Information Exchange
Local Government agrees to electronically deliver to State all general notes, specifications,
contract provision requirements, and related documentation in a Microsoft Word or similar format.
If requested by State, Local Government will useState's document template. Local Government
shall also provide a detailed construction time estimate, including types of activities and month in
which the activity will be completed, in the format required by State. This requirement applies
whether Local Government creates the documents with its own forces or by hiring a consultant or
professional provider. At the request of State, Local Government shall submit any information
required by State in the format directed by State.
20.Compliance with Laws
The parties shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals in any
manner affecting the performance of this agreement. When required, Local Government shall
furnish State with satisfactory proof of this compliance.
21.Sole Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties and supersedes
any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting
matter.
22.Cost Principles
In order to be reimbursed with federal funds, the parties shall comply with the Cost Principles
established in 2CFRPart200 that specify that all reimbursed costs are allowable, reasonable,
and allocableto Project.
23.Procurement and Property Management Standards
The parties to this Agreement shall adhere to the procurement standards established in Title 49
CFR §18.36, to the property management standards established in 2 CFR 200, Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and
to the Texas Uniform Grant Management Standards. The State must pre-approve the Local
24.Inspection of Books and Records
The parties to this Agreement shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records,
and other documentation relating to costs incurred under this Agreement and shall make such
materials available to the State, the Local Government, and, if federally funded, the FHWA and
the U.S. Office of the Inspector General or their duly authorized representatives for review and
inspection at its office during the Agreement period and for three (3) years from the date of final
reimbursement by FHWA under this Agreement or until any impending litigation or claims are
resolved. Additionally, the State, the Local Government, and the FHWA and their duly authorized
representatives shall have access to all the governmental records that are directly applicable to
this Agreement for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.
25.Civil Rights Compliance
The parties to this Agreement are responsible for the following:
A.
Compliance with Regulations:Both parties will comply with the Acts and the Regulations
relative to Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as they may be
amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made part of
this Agreement.
B.
Nondiscrimination: The Local Government, with regard to the work performed by it during
the Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in the
selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases
of equipment. The Local Government will not participate directly or indirectly in the
discrimination prohibited by the Acts and the Regulations, including employment
practices when the Agreement covers any activity, project, or program set forth in
Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21.
C.
Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment:In all
solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Local Government
for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or
leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the Local
ons under this Agreement and the Acts
and Regulations relative to Nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin.
D.
Information and Reports:The Local Government will provide all information and reports
required by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto, and will
permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and facilities
as may be determined by the State or the FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance
with such Acts, Regulations or directives. Where any information required of the Local
Government is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this
information, the Local Government will so certify to the State or the FHWA, as
appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
E.
Sanctions for Noncompliance:In the event of the Local Government's noncompliance
with the Nondiscrimination provisions of this Agreement, the State will impose such
contract sanctions as it or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not
limited to:
1.
withholding of payments to the Local Government under the Agreement until the
Local Government complies and/or
2.
cancelling, terminating, or suspending of the Agreement, in whole or in part.
F.
Incorporation of Provisions:The Local Government will include the provisions of
paragraphs (A) through (F) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and
leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations and directives issued
pursuant thereto. The Local Government will take such action with respect to any
subcontract or procurement as the State or the FHWA may direct as a means of
enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the
Local Government becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a
subcontractor or supplier because of such direction, the Local Government may request
the State to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the State. In addition, the
Local Government may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect
the interests of the United States.
26.Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities
During the performance of this Agreement, each party, for itself, its assignees, and successors in
interest agree to comply with the following nondiscrimination statutes and authorities; including
but not limited to:
A.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (pro-
hibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21.
B.
The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,
(42 U.S.C. § 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property
has been acquired because of federal or federal-aid programs and projects).
C.
Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. § 324 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex).
D.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.) as amended,
(prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27.
E.
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age).
F.
Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. Chapter 471, Section 47123), as
amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex).
G.
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage
and applicability of Title VI of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of
1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the
-aid
recipients, subrecipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are
federally funded or not).
H.
Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation
systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. §§
12131-12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations at 49 C.F.R.
Parts 37 and 38.
I.
statute (49 U.S.C. § 47123)
(prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex).
J.
Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low-Income Populations, which ensures nondiscrimination against
minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with
disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority
and low-income populations.
K.
Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English
Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes
discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with
Title VI, the parties must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have
meaningful access to the programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100).
L.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits the parties
from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et
seq.).
27.Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Requirements
DBE
A.
Program requirements established in 49CFRPart26.
B.Local Government shall adopt, in its totali
program.
C.
guidelines and in consideration of Local market, project size, and nature of the
goods or services to be acquired. Local Government shall have final decision-
making authority regarding the DBE goal and shall be responsible for
documenting its actions.
D.
in TxDOT Form 2395, Memorandum of Understanding Regardingthe Adoption of
-Approved Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise by Entity, and attachments found at web address:
http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/bop/dbe/mou/mou_attachments.pdf.
E.Local Government shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, or sex in the award and performance of any DOT-assisted contract or in
the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49CFRPart26.
Local Government shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under
49CFRPart26 to ensure non-discrimination in award and administration of
DOT-CFRPart26
and as approved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this Agreement.
Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its
terms shall be treated as a violation of this Agreement. Upon notification to Local
Government of its failure to carry out its approved program, State may impose
sanctions as provided for under 49CFRPart26 and may, in appropriate cases,
refer the matter for enforcement under 18USC1001 and the Program Fraud
Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31USC§3801etseq.).
F.Each contract Local Government signs with a contractor (and each subcontract
the prime contractor signs with a subcontractor) must include the following
assurance:
-recipient, or sub-contractor shall not discriminate onthe basis of
race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall
carry out applicable requirements of 49CFRPart26 in the award and administration of
DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a
material breach of this agreement, which may result in the termination of this agreement
28.Debarment Certifications
The parties are prohibited from making any award at any tier to any party that is debarred or
suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance
Agreement, Local Government certifies that it and its principals are not currently debarred,
suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance
Programs under Executive Order 12549, and further certifies that it will not do business with any
party, to include principals, that is currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or
ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549. The
parties to this Agreement shall require any party to a contract, subcontract, orpurchase order
awarded under this Agreement to certify its eligibility to receive federal funds and, when
requested by State, to furnish a copy of the certification.
If state funds are used, the parties are prohibited from making any award to any party that is
debarred under the Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter G, Rule
§20.585 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 43, Part 1, Chapter 9, Subchapter G.
29.Lobbying Certification
and belief, that:
A.No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of
the parties to anyperson for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee
of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of
any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
B.If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with federal contracts, grants,
loans, or cooperative agreements, the signatory for Local Government shall
complete and submit the federal Standard Form-
C.The parties shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-
grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and all
sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite imposed by 31USC§1352 for making or entering
into this transaction. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
30.Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Requirements
A.Any recipient of funds under this agreement agrees to comply with the Federal
Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) and implementing
regulations at 2CFRPart170, including Appendix A. This agreement is subject
to the following award terms: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-09-
14/pdf/2010-22705.pdfand
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-09-14/pdf/2010-22706.pdf.
B.Local Government agrees that it shall:
1.Obtain and provide to State a System for Award Management (SAM) number
(Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 4.11) if this award provides
more than $25,000 in Federal funding. The SAM number may be obtained by
visiting the SAM website whose address is
https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
2.Obtain and provide to State a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
number, a unique nine-character number that allows the federal
government to track the distribution of federal money. The DUNS number
may be requested free of charge for all businesses and entities required
to do so by visiting the Dun & Bradstreet on-line registration website
http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform; and
3.Report the total compensation and names of its top five executives to
State if:
a.More than 80 percent of annual gross revenues are from the
Federal government, and those revenues are greater than
$25,000,000; and
b.The compensation information is not already available through
reporting to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
31.Single Audit Report
A.The parties shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984,
P.L. 98-502, ensuring that the single audit report includes the coverage stipulated
in 2CFRPart200.
B.If threshold expenditures of $750,000 or more are met during the fiscal year, the
Local Government must submit a Single Audit Report and Management Letter (if
applicable) to TxDOT's Compliance Division, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, TX
78701 or contact Txsingleaudits@txdot.gov.
C.If expenditures are less than the threshold during Local Government's fiscal year,
Local Government must submit a statement to TxDOT's Compliance Division as
follows: We did not meet the $______ expenditure threshold and therefore, are
not required to have a single audit performed for FY ______.
D.For each year Project remains open for federal funding expenditures, Local
Government will be responsible for filing a report or statement as described
above. The required annual filing shall extend throughout the life of the
agreement, unless otherwise amended or Project has been formally closed out
and no charges have been incurred within the current fiscal year.
32.Signatory Warranty
Each signatory warrants that the signatory has necessary authority to execute this agreement on
behalf of the entity represented.
THIS AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED by the State and the Local Government
.
THE STATE OF TEXASTHE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SignatureSignature
Kenneth StewartDarron Leiker
Typed or Printed NameTyped or Printed Name
Director of Contract ServicesCity Manager
Typed or Printed TitleTyped or Printed Title
DateDate
ATTACHMENTA
RESOLUTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ATTACHMENT B
PROJECT LOCATION MAP
ATTACHMENT C
PROJECT ESTIMATE AND SOURCE OF FUNDS
LG Performs PE Work or Hires Consultant / LGLets Project forConstruction
Description ofTotal ProjectFederal State ParticipationLocal Government
Project Costs to be IncurredCost ParticipationParticipation
Includes authorized
EDC amounts
Estimate
Includes percentage for Includes authorized
TDC apportionmentonEDC reduction
MPO-selected projects
where applicable
%Cost%Cost%Cost
Planning/Maps/Education/Non-CST
$00%$00%$00%$0
Preliminary Engineering
$00%$00%$00%$0
Environmental Cost
$00%$00%$00%$0
Right of Way
$00%$00%$00%$0
Utilities
$00%$00%$00%$0
Construction Cost$2,124,440.00
Eligible In-Kind Contribution Value$
Total Construction Value
$2,124,440.0080%$1,699,552.000%$020%$424,888.00
(sum of construction cost and in-kind value)
Work by LG Subtotal$2,124,440.00$1,699,552.00$0$424,888.00
Work Performed by the State (Local Participation paid up front by LG to TxDOT)
Preliminary Engineering 1$00%$00%$00%$0
Environmental Cost$00%$00%$00%$0
1
Right of Way$00%$00%$00%$0
3
Utilities$00%$00%$00%$0
2
Construction 2$00%$00%$00%$0
Work by State Subtotal$0$0$0$0
Direct and Indirect State Costs Incurred for Review, Inspection, Administration & Oversight
Description ofTotal Project Federal State ParticipationLocal Government (LG)
Project Costs to be IncurredCost Participation Includes authorized Participation
EDC amount
Estimate
Includes percentage for Includes authorized
TDC apportionment onEDC reduction
MPO-selected projects
where applicable
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TOTAL REMAINING PARTICIPATION AFTER
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IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION
$488,621.00
The estimated total participation by Local Government is , plus 100% of overruns.
$63,733.00
Total estimated payment by Local Government to State is .
$19,120.00
1 is due to State within 30 days from execution of this contract.
$44,613.00
2 is due to State within 60 days prior to the Construction contract being
advertised for bids.
3
The local match must be 20% or greater and may include eligible in-kindcontributions, EDC adjustments,or TDCs if authorized
as part of project selection.
This is an estimate, thefinal amount of Local Government participation will be based on actual costs.
$1,954,485.00
Maximum federal TASA funds available for Project are .