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Res 061-93 4/20/1993 RESOLUTION NO. 6/ y6 A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING JOINT CERTIFICATION PACKAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REQUIRED CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND CERTIFICATIONS WHEREAS, in the Wichita Falls area, federal assistance may be required for: 1) street and highway construction, 2) capital and operating assistance for public mass transportation, and 3) trans- portation planning; and, WHEREAS, Joint Certification of Urban Transportation Planning Process by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is prerequisite for federal capital, operating and planning assistance; and, WHEREAS, the Joint Certification process requires endorsement by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) of the Transportation Improvement Program and the Unified Planning Work Program; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has been designated on August 31, 1988, as the MPO for the Wichita Falls urbanized area; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has accepted the designation and is willing to accept continued designation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The following documents of the Urban Transportation Planning Process are hereby endorsed as being valid and consistent with the City of Wichita Falls' Comprehensive Plan: 1. Agreements: "Continuing Phase Agreement" dated September 12, 1979 ; Agreement designating the City of Wichita Falls as MPO dated August 31, 1988 ; and, Agreement between Nortex Regional Planning Commission and the MPO dated April 1993 . 2 . Transportation Improvement Program - FY 1994 . 3 . Unified Planning Work Program - FY 1994 . SECTION 2. The city manager is authorized to execute required contracts, agreements, and certifications for continued transpor- tation planning activities, and for the City of Wichita Falls continuing to perform as the Metropolitan Planning Organization. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH PAY • APRIL, • •--11 .4111,/ � M A Y 0 ATTEST: i CITY CLERK UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM for the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study Area FY 1994 Sponsoring Agencies: City of Wichita Falls Wichita County Texas Department of Transportation In Cooperation With: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration April 1993 2 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM WICHITA FALLS URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY AREA FY 1993 - 1994 OCTOBER 1, 1993 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 A PART OF THE CONTINUING, COOPERATIVE, AND COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This document was prepared by the Planning Department of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, serving as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study Area in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and Wichita County. AGENCY REVIEW This document has been submitted to the Nortex Council of Governments for local review and to the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning for completion of the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) required of federal programs. APPROVAL A Public hearing was held on April 7, 1993 . This work program was approved by the Wichita Falls City Council on April 20, 1993 ; and the MPO Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) on April 23, 1993 . The TRACS Committee of the Nortex Regional Planning Commission reviewed this work program on , 1993 . L 3' Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study Self-Certification for 1993-94 The City of Wichita Falls (MPO) and the Texas Department of Transportation do hereby certify that the MPO is in full compliance with federal transportation planning regulations outlined in 23 USC 134, Section 8 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act (49 USC 1607) , Section 174 and Section 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air Act (42 USC 7504, 7506 (c) and (d) ) and that the transportation planning process in the Wichita Falls Study Area is being conducted in accordance with 23 CFR 450. 114 (c) to the degree appropriate for the size of the study area and the complexity of its transportation needs. We endorse the Transportation Plan and the Transportation Improvement Plan as required by Sections 450. 110 and 450. 204 . Michael A. Lam Jimmy L. Stacks Chairman District Engineer MPO Policy Board Texas Department of Mayor Transportation City of Wichita Falls District 3 Date Date 4 INTRODUCTION Transportation planning is an integral part of the comprehensive planning process of an urban area. A functional and efficient transportation system requires coordination of the individual components which form the system. Basic planning elements such as economics, demographic and land use are vital to all planning, and a need exists for unified estimates and projections in regard to these elements, particularly in transportation planning. To avoid inconsistencies, duplication of effort, and gaps in the process, the U.S. Department of Transportation requires that a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) be developed for each urbanized study area. The UPWP is to be a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative process. Funding by the Department of Transportation of transportation related programs is contingent upon an approved UPWP. 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ADDITION TO URBANIZED AREA AND m" .." 1ETRDPOLITAN AREA SUES 1YY"ES METROPOLITAN AREA 3 t �rsnr•r..L_ ; WFIAETRO.DGN MAY 1992 6 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT The UPWP has been developed as a cooperative venture between the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) , the Texas Department of Transportation, and other appropriate agencies. The City of Wichita Falls was designated as the MPO for the Wichita Falls Study Area by the Governor of Texas. As MPO, the City of Wichita Falls, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) , is responsible for executing the transportation planning process. Policy guidance and overall direction for the integrated multimodal Urban Transportation Planning Process (UTPP) is provided by the Urban Transportation Policy Advisory Committee. The Committee provides this direction through annual review of current transportation plans and accomplishments, formulation of general policies and recommendations relative to transportation improvements, and certification of the UPWP. The Committee includes elected officials representing the City of Wichita Falls, the County of Wichita, and all state senators, representatives and United States representatives serving the study area. . T POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Voting Members 1. Michael Lam 5. David Clark Mayor Planning Director City of Wichita Falls City of Wichita Falls 2 . Nick Gipson 6. Dale Cantrell County Judge Director of Transportation Wichita County Planning and Project Development, TXDOT 3 . George Bonnett 7 . Bruce Preston Public Works Director Traffic Engineer City of Wichita Falls TXDOT 4 . Bob Parker 8. Dennis Wilde Traffic & Transit Director Director City of Wichita Falls Nortex Regional Planning Commission Ex-Officio Members (non-voting) 9 . Jim Berzina 15. Leon Little City Manager Mayor City of Wichita Falls Pleasant Valley 10. Jimmy Stacks 16. Charles Ortega District Engineer Mayor TXDOT Lakeside City 11. Bill Sarpalius 17. Barbara Maley U.S. Representative Urban Planner District 13 FHWA - Austin 12 . Stephen Carriker 18 . Eddie Shafie State Senator Field Representative District 30 TXDOT - Austin 13 . John Mark Hirschi 19 . Walter Wendlandt State Representative Acting Director of District 52 Transportation TX Railroad Commission 14 . Charles Finnell 20. Debra Barber State Representative Regional Director District 53 TX Air Control Board 8 URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS Working through the study organization, the City of Wichita Falls and cooperating agencies have adopted a transportation plan for the study area. This plan is reviewed and updated annually, with major revisions completed in five-year intervals. The following chart illustrates the urban transportation planning process used by the Wichita Falls Study. Figure P-1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY MAKING COMMITTEE •CITIES •COUNTIES •SDHPT •OTHER TRANSPORTATION OR PLANNING AGENCIES V PLANNING WORK PROGRAMS •UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM V LONG RANGE PLAN . •MONITOR • PLANNING TOOLS •REPORT •E;VALUATION OF PLAN ALTERNATIVES •UPDATE •SELECTION OF PLAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PLAN REFINEMENT MANAGEMENT ELEMENT •ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS • EVALUATION OF PLAN ALTERNATIVES • SUBAREA STUDIES • SELECTION OF PLAN •SHORT RANGE PLANNING • V TRANSPORTATION IMPROVMENT PROGRAM •STAGED MULTIYEAR ELEMENT •ANNUAL ELEMENT IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES • 10 WICHITA FALLS URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY CURRENT STATUS 1. MPO Designation, Contracts and Agreements MPO - State Agreement (Governor's Office) Designates the CWF as Metropolitan Planning Organization through the Office of the Governor; parties are MPO and governor Date: August 1988 Valid until: Re-negotiation begins by either party. State/MPO Contract Mandates the duties and responsibilities of the city serving as the area MPO; outlines procedures and products required for PL 112 grant reimbursement from the state; parties are MPO and TXDOT Dates: August 25, 1980; amended January 25, 1985; new contract November 22, 1989; new contract August, 1992 Valid until: August 18, 1998. Continuing Phase Agreement Outlines a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative transportation (3-C) process for the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study Area; parties are MPO and TXDOT Date: September 12, 1979; amended January 25, 1985; amended November 1989 Valid until: Re-negotiation begins by any party. MPO and Nortex Agreement Establishes coordinated transportation planning and programming through overlapping board memberships; parties are MPO and Nortex. Date: Renewed annually Valid thru: April 1993 Self Certification City manager and district engineer certify that the MPO is in full compliance with federal transportation planning regulations; endorses the Transportation Plan and the TIP; parties are MPO and TXDOT. Date: Renewed annually; last agreement signed April 1993 Valid thru: March 1994 2. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element - Nov 1984 Parks, Rec. & Open Space - March 1983 Property Services Element - April 1979 Transportation Element - May 1988 Energy Conting. & Conservation Plan - 1982 Vacant Land Study - Sept 1981 Population Element - April 1993 • 11 3. Prospectus and Work Element Prospectus Date: June 1979 Valid until: Transportation Committee deems update necessary The 1993-94 Unified Planning Work Program and Transportation Improvement Program were endorsed by: . Wichita Falls City Council on April 20, 1993 . ex • Nortex Regional Planning Commission TRACS Committee on _, 1993 and the Executive Committee on _, 1993 . . Policy Advisory Committee on April 23, 1993 . 12 Task 1: ADMINISTRATION, TIP/UPWP PREPARATION, TRAVEL/TRAINING, and Other Project Description Administration of the transportation planning process including preparation of the TIP, UPWP, audits, annual performance reports, quarterly performance reports contracts, and related documents. Travel for the purposes of relevant education, training, and/or coordination of the transportation planning process shall be included in this item along with charges for telephone, general office supplies, computer equipment upgrades and related items. Previous Work Prospectus, annual TIP/UPWP's, contracts, audits, related documents, continued training, annual performance reports, annual transportation planning conference, field reviews Methodology Administration shall be in accordance with the appropriate state and federal regulations. All administrative type activities and day-to-day responsibilities of the urban transportation planning process will be conducted by the dual staff coordinators of the MPO and TXDOT. Travel is anticipated to include approximately five (4) workshops and/or training sessions for two (2) staff members. This will include the annual Transportation Planning Conference sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA, and the annual American Planning Association--Texas Chapter conference. In addition, computer training workshops may be attended by MPO staff. Products FY '95 UPWP and TIP, annual and quarterly performance reports, audit reports, similar documentation, and annual transportation and planning conferences. In addition, staff training on TRAN/PLAN, AutoCAD, desk-top publishing, and other computerized programs will be accomplished. Responsibility MPO - City of Wichita Falls Planning Department TXDOT 1'3 Funding Amount: $21, 300 Includes: $ 9, 000 Salaries $ 3 , 000 Office supplies; printing charges $ 5, 800 Computer Equipment* $ 3, 000 Travel and Training $ 500 Audit fee Source: Federal Planning Funds With State Match * A more detailed description will be provided to TxDOT for review and approval prior to acquisition. • 14 Task 2: MAINTENANCE OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DATA SOURCES Project Description Data resources related to transportation planning shall be maintained and updated. Continued progress of linking the AutoCad system with other data sources will be made. Previous Work City and Tri-County Growth Trends (Annual) Annual Apartment Vacancy Survey (1987 through 1991) Vacant Land Study (1981) Rural water sales data (1986) Land use data AutoCad system and data bank Methodology Land Use Data Bank: Land use maps and associated data are based on building permits and other data sources. A continual update of this type of data is to be accomplished. Appropriate planning materials (i.e. maps, computerized data files, census data) may be purchased. Population Studies: Demographic, economic, and housing data will be collected and analyzed as needed. An annual population trends document will be produced in addition to an apartment vacancy survey. Traffic Counts and Street Inventory: Current and historical traffic count data and street inventory data will be updated on microcomputer. TRAN/PLAN: Continued implementation of this program will be made. Products Publication of Quarterly Review (quarterly) Updated demographic, economic, and traffic data Growth Trends: City and Tri-County (annual) . Data resources and miscellaneous reports. Apartment Vacancy Survey and Report Responsibility MPO - City of Wichita Falls Planning Department TXDOT • 1.5 Funding Amount: $49, 000 (Salaries) Includes: $33 , 500 Salaries $15, 500 Traffic Counts Source: Federal Planning Funds With State Match 16 Task 3: PLAN DEVELOPMENT Project Description: A. Long-Range Transportation Plan shall be completed by December 18, 1994. This will include the following: 1. Evaluation of alternative major system-wide, operational (traffic) , transit and other transportation improvements. 2 . Selection and recommendation of an alternative. 3 . Develop a long-range plan implementation program with a capital investment assessment, financial plan, and development schedule. 4 . Long-range transportation plan approval process. B. Comprehensive plan elements related to transportation planning maybe updated. Previous Work The current transportation plan and other related documents were completed as follows: Land Use Element - Nov 1984 Parks, Rec. & Open Space - March 1983 Property Services Element - April 1979 Thoroughfare Plan - May 1988 Energy Conting. & Conservation Plan - 1982 Vacant Land Study - Sept 1981 Population Element - April 1993 Methodology To be determined by sponsor. Plans and programs will consider the following: 1. Preservation of existing transportation facilities and, where practical, ways to meet transportation needs by using existing transportation facilities more efficiently. 2. The consistency of transportation planning with applicable Federal, State, and local energy conservation programs, goals, and objectives. 3 . The need to relieve congestion and prevent congestion from occurring where it does not yet occur. 4 . The likely effect of transportation policy decisions on land use and development and the consistency of transportation plans and programs with the provisions of all applicable short- and long-term land use and development plans. 5. The programming of expenditure on transportation enhancement activities as required in section 133 of ISTEA. 17 6. The effects of all transportation projects to be undertaken within the metropolitan area, without regard to whether such projects are publicly funded. 7 . International border crossings and access to ports, airports, intermodal transportation facilities, major freight distribution routes, national parks, recreation areas, monuments and historic sites, and military installations. 8. The need for connectivity of roads within the metropolitan area with roads outside the metropolitan area. 9 . The transportation needs identified through use of the management systems required by section 303 of ISTEA. 10. Preservation of rights-of-way for construction of future transportation projects, including identification of unused rights-of-way which may be needed for future transportation corridors and identification of those corridors for which action is most needed to prevent destruction or loss. 11. Methods to enhance the efficient movement of freight. 12 . The use of life-cycle costs in the design and engineering of bridges, tunnels, or pavement. 13 The overall social, economic, energy, and environmental effects of transportation decisions. 14. Methods to expand and enhance transit services and to increase the use of such services. 15. Capital investments that would result in increased security in transit systems. Products Transportation Plan Various Comprehensive Plan elements related to transportation planning. Responsibility MPO - City of Wichita Falls Planning Department Funding Amount: $41, 810 (Salaries) Source: Federal Planning Funds With State Match 18 Task 4: TRANSIT DATA MAINTENANCE Project Description: The object of this task is to keep transit system operational data up to date and accurate. Two elements make up the task. 1. Transit operation data 2 . Elderly/handicapped transportation Previous Work Previous work on this task provided relevant operational data on ridership indicators, performance indicators, and cost indicators. This has allowed the transit system to improve its peak and non-peak demand requirements, on-time performance standards, and lowering overall cost ratios. Methodology Administration of programs will be in accordance with appropriate State and Federal regulations. • Products Updating passenger and revenue reports and other performance indicators, preparation of the annual Section 15 report, grant preparation, route planning and analysis, and updating service requirements for the handicapped community will be completed. In addition, staff training on handicapped sensitivity and new policies and regulations as appropriate will be carried out. Responsibility MPO - City of Wichita Falls Transportation Department Funding Amount: $25, 660 (Salaries) Sources: Federal Planning Funds with State Match 19 Task 5: MAINTENANCE OF TRANSIT SERVICES Project Description: This task will involve the development and/or revamping of transit services to insure maximum participation of the private sector in the development of new or structured services, updating of Title VI and Disadvantage Business Enterprise Programs (DBE) ; and, FTA/State regulations as related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) . Previous Work This task is an ongoing program for the provision of transit service in the Wichita Falls service area. Private sector involvement in these areas has improved transit system sensitivity to private sector needs and requirements. Title VI program requirements were monitored for compliance and updating as changes occurred. DBE's were recertified and new DBE's were sought. Area handicapped agencies were surveyed and results gathered to determine if the transit system is meeting the requirements of the local handicapped community. Methodology To be determined by sponsor. Program and plans will be in accordance with appropriate state and federal regulations. Products - Private sector involvement by legal notices, letters, meetings, surveys - Submission of updated Title VI program. - Disadvantage Business Enterprise Program goals submitted. - Handicapped agencies notified by use of letters, surveys, and meetings. Responsibility MPO - City of Wichita Falls Transportation Department Funding Amount: $16, 000 (Salaries) Sources: FTA Section 9 = $12 , 800 (80%) MPO Section 9 = $ 1, 120 ( 7%) State Section 9 = $ 2 , 080 (13%) 20 PROPOSED FUNDING Federal Program/ Funding Source Task Federal State MPO TOTAL PL-112 (FHWA) 1 Administration, training/travel $17, 040 4, 260 -- 21, 300 2 Data maintenance 39, 200 9, 800 -- 49, 000 3 Plan Development 33,448 8, 362 -- 41, 810 Section 8 (FTA) 1. Transit Data Maintenance 21, 383 4, 277 -- 25, 660 Section 9 (FTA) 1. Maintenance of Transit Services 12 , 800 2, 080 1, 120 16, 000 TOTAL 123, 871 28,779 1, 120 $153 , 770 21 PROPOSED TIMETABLE Oct-Dec Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sept 1993 1994 1994 1994 TASK 1 Administration Documentation X X X X Audit* Travel/Training* TASK 2 Data Maintenance Land Use Data Bank X X X X Trends Analysis - X X - Traffic Counts X X X X Products (QR, etc. ) X X X X TASK 3 Plan Development X X X X TASK 4 Transit Data Maintenance X X X X Task 5 Maintenance of Transit Services X X X X *To be determined. 22 FHWA SECTION 112 BASIS OF ESTIMATED COSTS FOR FY 1994 Description Amount **Salaries $84 , 310 **FICA (7 . 65) **Retirement (8. 18) **Life Insurance (0. 3%) **Health Insurance (5. 0%) Office Supplies and Administrative Costs including books, census reports telephone charges, printing, & 3, 000 reproduction, computer equipment 5, 800 Professional fees (audit) 500 Traffic Counts 15, 500 Travel and training 3 . 000 TOTAL $112, 110 **The cost figure for salaries includes basic operational salaries as well as vacation, sick leave, holidays, emergency leave, military leave, and professional leave. The professional leave includes time spent at conventions and workshops and the travel time associated with these. The salaries figure also includes all employee benefits including, but not limited to, retirement, insurances, and FICA. In general, costs that are eligible for reimbursement shall be limited to salary and wage costs for actual work performed, approved labor additives, communication costs, reproduction costs, equipment maintenance and purchase, consultant fees and authorized travel and training. The rate of reimbursement for fiscal year 1994 for eligible cost items of "overhead" and "fringe benefits" has been determined to be 23.85% and 14.20%, respectively (total = 38.05%) . The individual elements of each factor are listed below: OVERHEAD FRINGE BENEFITS FICA 7. 65% Holidays 2 . 7% Retirement 8. 18% Vacations 5. 0% Health Insurance 5. 00% Sick Leave 5.8% Life Insurance 0. 30% Emergency Lv 0. 1% Unemployment Ins. 0. 10% Military Lv 0. 6% Professional Leave 0. 10% Step Increases 2 .5% Tuition Assist 0. 02 23 FTA SECTION 8 BASIS OF ESTIMATED COSTS FOR FY 1994 Description Amount **Salaries $25, 660 **The cost figure for salaries includes basic operational salaries as well as vacation, sick leave, holidays, emergency leave, military leave, and professional leave. The professional leave includes time spent at conventions and workshops and the travel time associated with these. The salaries figure also includes all employee benefits including, but not limited to, retirement, insurances, and FICA. In general, costs that are eligible for reimbursement shall be limited to salary and wage costs for actual work performed, approved labor additives, communication costs, reproduction costs, equipment maintenance and purchase, consultant fees and authorized travel and training. The rate of reimbursement for fiscal year 1994 for eligible cost items of "overhead" and "fringe benefits" has been determined to be 23 .85% and 14.20%, respectively (total = 38. 05%) . The individual elements of each factor are listed below: OVERHEAD FRINGE BENEFITS FICA 7 . 65% Holidays 2 . 7% Retirement 8. 18% Vacations 5. 0% Health Insurance 5. 00% Sick Leave 5.8% Life Insurance 0. 30% Emergency Lv 0. 1% Unemployment Ins. 0. 10% Military Lv 0. 6% Professional Leave 0. 10% Step Increases 2 . 5% Tuition Assist 0. 02% 24 WICHITA FALLS TRANSIT SYSTEM POLICY STATEMENT ON PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN TIP/AE DOCUMENTATION The Wichita Falls Transit System certifies that the local process for private sector participation has been followed. Each private provider in the area of the City of Wichita Falls was mailed a competitive bid package and asked to respond. No completed bid proposals were returned from private providers. Certified Bid proposals that were mailed to the private providers are on file as a record of no response. There have been no complaints received from private providers during this TIP process period. PURPOSE The Wichita Falls Transit System feels it is desirable that the private sector be used in the planning, development and alignment of transit routes. It is important that Wichita Falls Transit System, to the maximum extent practical, take advantage of competent consulting services available in the private sector. The priority for Wichita Falls Transit System is the management of these activities. STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy is intended to achieve maximum private sector participation in public transportation programs. 1. Consultation with private providers is given early in the planning process. Involving private providers in new or restructured service improves the overall participation. 2 . Periodic examination of routes is made in an effort to determine if a more efficient operation process could be provided by the private sector. 3 . New and restructured services are evaluated on operational costs and overall comprehensive capital costs. Private providers are given a bid package containing costs and advised to submit a competitive bid. 4 . Wichita Falls Transit System has an existing process for resolution of protests or grievances. Protests or grievances that may arise under this policy are given to a committee which makes recommendation to the city manager. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study Area FY 1994 October 1, 1993--September 30, 1994 Sponsoring Agencies: In Cooperation With: City of Wichita Falls U.S. Department of Transportation County of Wichita Federal Highway Administration Texas Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration April 1993 2 Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study Self-Certification for 1993-94 The City of Wichita Falls (MPO) and the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation do hereby certify that the MPO is in full compliance with federal transportation planning regulations outlined in 23 USC 134, Section 8 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act (49 USC 1607) , Section 174 and Section 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air Act (42 USC 7504, 7506 (c) and (d) ) and that the transportation planning process in the Wichita Falls Study Area is being conducted in accordance with 23 CFR 450. 114 (c) to the degree appropriate for the size of the study area and the complexity of its transportation needs. We endorse the Transportation Plan and the Transportation Improvement Plan as required by Sections 450. 110 and 450.204. Michael A. Lam Jimmy L. Stacks Chairman District Engineer MPO Policy Board Texas Department of Mayor Transportation City of Wichita Falls District 3 Date Date 3 ' WICHITA FALLS URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION PROJECT SELECTION PROCEDURES 1994 In accordance with Section 134 (h) (2) of Title 23 U.S.C. as amended, the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study MPO Policy Board hereby approves the following Project Selection Procedures: 1) The approved Transportation Improvement Program shall be utilized for programming projects within the urban area. 2) Any project listed in the first year of the approved Transportation Improvement Program shall be considered in the first priority and may be implemented as soon as plans are completed and funds are appropriated. 3) Should any project not be implementable from the first priority, then projects should be selected from the second year which shall be considered the second priority, and those projects may be implemented as plans are completed and funds are appropriated. This procedure was developed cooperatively between the Texas Department of Transportation and the MPO, signed this the day of , 1993 . Michael A. Lam Jimmy L. Stacks Chairman District Engineer MPO Policy Board Texas Department of Mayor Transportation City of Wichita Falls District 3 4 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, URBANIZED AREA FY 1994 The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a three-year program developed cooperatively by the city of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) . This TIP is in accordance with transportation plans developed by the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study, and follows the "3-C" Planning process outlined in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. The following projects are recommended for implementation during the period, October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1996. These projects are based on the short-range transportation needs of the community as identified in the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study. The TIP contains three tiers of projects; the projects are not prioritized but reflect those projects which should be constructed if funds are available. The first tier of the highway projects are expected to be under contract by October 1, 1993 . If any project is delayed, it should remain as a high priority in the tier one category. The second and third tier projects list the projects to be selected as funds become available. • 5 WICHITA FALLS TRANSIT SYSTEM POLICY STATEMENT ON PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION PURPOSE The Wichita Falls Transit System feels it is desirable that the private sector be used in the planning, development and alignment of transit routes. it is important that Wichita Falls Transit System, to the maximum extent practical, take advantage of competent consulting services available in the private sector. The priority for Wichita Falls Transit System is the management of these activities. STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy is intended to achieve maximum private sector participation in public transportation programs. 1. Consultation with private providers is given early in the planning process. Involving private providers in new or restructured service improves overall participation. 2 . Periodic examination of routes is made in an effort to determine if a more efficient operation process could be provided by the private sector. 3 . New and restructured services are evaluated on operational costs and overall comprehensive capital costs. Private providers are given a bid package containing costs and advised to submit a competitive bid. 4 . Wichita Falls Transit System has an existing process for resolution of protests or grievances. Protests or grievances that may arise under this policy are given to a committee which makes recommendation to the city manager. DOCUMENTATION • The Wichita Falls Transit System certifies that the local process for private sector participation has been followed. Each private provider in the area of the City of Wichita Falls was mailed a competitive bid package and asked to respond. No completed bid proposals were returned from private providers. Certified bid proposals that were mailed to the private providers are on file as a record of no response. There have been no complaints received from private providers during this TIP process period. Transportation Improvement Program--FY '94 District 03 County 243 Wichita Falls MPO 1111 Tier 1 (FY '94) Highway Projects 1. Loop 473 Funding(1,000s) from:31st Street ID: Federal: $160.0 to: South of Christine Street FC: State: 40.0 Description:Construct a contin. Lanes:6 Local 0.0 left turn lane and Resurface Length:0.7 mi. Total $200.0 Federal Program: STP Anticipated Let Date: St.Cat.:4D Comments: Phase: C CSJR: 2.U.S.82 from: Present U.S. 82 Nr FM 369 ID: Federal: $0.0 to: U.S. 82 Nr Sibley Av in WF FC: 2 State: 12.0 Description: ROW Reimbursement Lanes: Var Local 0.0 Length: 7.6 mi. Total $12.0 Federal Program: NHS Anticipated Let Date: St.Cat.: 3A Comments: Phase: R CSJR:0156-04 3.Spur 447 from: U.S. 287 Nr Sibley ID: Federal: $0.0 to: U.S. SH 240 In WF FC: 2 State: 52.0 Description: ROW Reimbursement Lanes:Var Local 0.0 Length: 1.4 mi. Total $52.0 Federal Program: NHS Anticipated Let Date: St. Cat.: 3A Comments: Phase: R CSJR:0156-12 4. BU 287J(Scott St.) from:At Wichita River ID: Federal: $260.0 to: FC:3 State: 65.0 Description:Rehabilitate Bridge Lanes:4 Local 0.0 Length:0.1 mi. Total $325.0 Federal Program: BR Anticipated Let Date: Feb- '94 St.Cat.:6A Comments: Phase:C CSJR: 0044-10 5. U.S. 281 from: 0.4 mi. north of 38th St. ID: Federal: $284.0 to:0.05 mi. north of Rathgeber Rd. FC: 2 State: 71.0 Description: Repair concrete pavement Lanes: 8 Local 0.0 &retrofit bridge rail Length: 2.65 mi. Total $355.0 Federal Program: Rehab Anticipated Let Date: St. Cat.:4f Comments: Phase: C CSJR: 6. U.S.287 from: 0.4 mi.west of Winthorst Rd. ID: Federal: $0.0 to: NR Goodwin Rd. in WF FC:2 State: 300.0 Description: Repair concrete pavement Lanes: 8 Local 0.0 &retrofit bridge rail Length: 2.65 mi. Total $300.0 Federal Program: Rehab Anticipated Let Date: St. Cat.: 3c Comments: Phase: C CSJR: 7.S.H. 79 from: at U.S. 281-S.H. 79-F.M. 369 ID: Federal: $176.0 to: Interchange in Wichita Falls FC: 3 State: 44.0 Description:Widen Structures Lanes: 8 Local 0.0 &retrofit bridge rail Length: 0.22 mi. Total $220.0 Federal Program: Rehab Anticipated Let Date: St. Cat.: 4f Comments: Phase: C CSJR: Transit Projects 1.Operating Assistance Funding(1,000s) City Of Wichita Falls Federal Program: Sec 9 Federal: $325.0 Comments: State: 162.5 Local 162.5 Total $650.0 2. Planning Assistance City Of Wichita Falls Federal Program: Sec 9 Federal: $12.8 Comments: State: 2.08 Local 1.12 Total $16.0 Tier 2(FY '95) Highway Projects 1. Kemp Blvd Funding(1,000s) from: U.S. 82 ID: Federal: $1,608.0 to: 9th Street FC: 3 State: 402.0 Description: Reconstruct existing Lanes:4 Local 0.0 street&Illumination Length: 1.7 mi. Total $2,010.0 Federal Program: STP Anticipated Let Date: St. Cat.:4D Comments: Phase: C CSJR: Transit Projects 1.Purchase of Two(2)Buses Funding(1,000s) City of Wichita Falls Federal Program: Sec 9 Federal: $288.0 Comments: State: 46.8 Local 25.2 Total $360.0 2.Operating Assistance City Of Wichita Falls Federal Program: Sec 9 Federal: $330.0 Comments: State: 165.0 Local 165.0 Total $660.0 3. Planning Assistance City Of Wichita Falls Federal Program:Sec 9 Federal: $16.0 Comments: State: 2.6 Local 1.4 Total $20.0 Tier 3(FY '96) Highway Projects 1.Call Field Rd. Funding(1,000s) from: Kemp Blvd ID: Federal: $454.0 to: Lawrence Rd. FC: State: 113.5 Description:Construct continuous Lanes:4 Local 532.5 LT Lane,Resurface&ROW Leng.:0.25 mi. Total $1,100.0 Federal Program:STP Anticipated Let Date: St. Cat.: Comments: Phase: CSJR: 2. Lawrence Rd. from: Call Field Rd. ID: Federal: $488.0 to: Kell Blvd. FC: State: 122.0 Description: Reconstruct Lanes:4 Local 0.0 Leng.:0.7 mi. Total $610.0 Federal Program: STP Anticipated Let Date: St.Cat.: Comments: Phase: • CSJR: Transit Projects 1.Purchase of Two(2)Buses Funding(1,000$) City of Wichita Falls Federal Program:Sec 9 Federal: $289.6 Comments: State; 47.06 Local 25.34 Total $362.0 2.Operating Assistance City Of Wichita Falls Federal Program: Sec 9 Federal: $336.0 Comments: State: 168.0 Local 168.0 Total $672.0 3. Planning Assistance City Of Wichita Falls Federal Program: Sec 9 Federal: $20.0 Comments: State: 3.25 Local 1.75 Total $25.0 • . . FY '94 TIP FINANCIAL PLAN Wichita Falls MPO Federal Fund Allocation By Fiscal Year with State and Local Match Fiscal Federal Funds by Source($1000s) Year Program Federal State Local Total 1994 STP $160.0 $40.0 $0.0 $200.0 NHS 0.0 64.0 0.0 64.0 Interstate 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bridges 260.0 65.0 0.0 325.0 Rehab 460.0 415.0 0.0 875.0 Sec. 9 337.8 164.6 163.6 666.0 Sec. 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total $1,217.8 $748.6 $163.6 $2,130.0 1995 STP $1,608.0 $402.0 $0.0 $2,010.0 NHS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Interstate 0.0 0:0 0.0 0.0 Bridges 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Sec. 9 634.0 214.4 191.6 1,040.0 Sec. 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total $2,242.0 $616.4 $191.6 $3,050.0 1996 STP $942.0 $235.5 $532.5 $1,710.0 NHS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Interstate 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bridges 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Sec. 9 645.6 218.3 195.1 1,059.0 Sec. 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total $1,587.6 $453.8 $727.6 $2,769.0 Total STP $2,710.0 $677.5 $532.5 $3,920.0 1994-96 NHS $0.0 $64.0 $0.0 64.0 Interstate 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Bridges 260.0 65.0 0.0 325.0 Rehab 460.0 415.0 0.0 875.0 Sec. 9 1,617.4 597.3 550.3 2,765.0 Sec. 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 20, 1993 ITEM/SUBJECT: Resolution endorsing the urban transportation planning Joint Certification Package for FY 1994 and authorizing contracts INITIATING DEPT: Planning COMMENTARY: The city of Wichita Falls serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Wichita Falls and the surrounding urbanized area. An MPO is designated to receive federal funds for transportation planning, street and traffic control improvements, and mass transit improvements and operating subsidies. In order to maintain the MPO designation and continued certification from the Federal ederal Hi hwa Y Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) , the city must submit an annual update of pro osed w ork tasks. The attached Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) are the two documents which contain these annual updates. The TIP is a list of street and transit projects for which the city is seeking federal funds. Please note, only streets which have been designated as federal-aid systems or streets with appropriate functional classification status are eligible for federal cost sharing. Therefore, locally sponsored street improvements are not on this list. Also, the sponsoring federal agencies will reimburse their share only for projects listed in a current TIP. The UPWP lists the major transportation-related work tasks to be completed during FY 1994. Again, this is required for reimbursement under a federal grant program. The final approving body for these document is the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) . The PAC consists of elected officials representing the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, all State senators, representatives, and United States congressmen serving the study area. All comments will be submitted to the PAC The attached resolution will endorse the Certification Package for FY 1994 and authorize the City Manager to execute all required contracts, agreements, and certifications in relationship to transportation activities in Wichita Falls Approval of the attached resolution is recommended.