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Res 081-90 4/17/1990RESOLUTION NO. P-47 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOINT CERTIFICATION PACKAGE FOR URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER 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 Urban Mass Transit Administration (UMTA) 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 with Annual Element, and the Unified Work Program; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has been designated on August 31, 1988, as the Metropolitan Planning Organization 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 March 27, 1990. 2 . Transportation Improvement Program with Annual Element - FY 1991. 3 . Unified Work Program - FY 1991. 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 17TH DAY OF APRIL, 1990. M A Y O R ATTEST: CITY CLE 1 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM for the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study Area FY 1991 Annual & Five Year Elements Sponsoring Agencies: In Cooperation With: City of Wichita Falls U.S. Department of Transportation County of Wichita Federal Highway Administration State Department of Highways Urban Mass Transit Administration and Public Transportation May 1990 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WITH ANNUAL ELEMENT for the WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, URBANIZED AREA The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a five-year program developed cooperatively by the city of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, and the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDH&PT) . 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 United States Code 23, Highways" . The following projects are recommended for implementation during the period, October 1, 1990 through September 30, 1995. These projects are based on the short-range transportation needs of the community as identified in the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study, and reflect those projects which should be constructed if funds are available. The TIP contains an annual element and a five-year element for highway and transit projects.The list of annual element highway projects is divided into two parts. The first part of the highway annual element contains projects expected to be under contract by October 1, 1990. If any project is delayed, it should remain as a high priority in the current annual element. The second part of the annual element lists projects in general order of need. The five year projects are not prioritized. TRANSIT PROJECTS FY 1991 October 1, 1990 - September 30, 1991 Projected Annual Project Cost $ Obtain federal operating assistance funds FY'91 300, 000 Obtain federal capital assistance funds FY'91 for two (2) buses 320, 000 Obtain federal capital assistance funds FY'91 for one (1) wheelchair lift 20, 000 Obtain federal capital assistance funds FY'91 for one (1) sedan 12 , 500 Obtain federal capital assistance funds FY'91 for one (1) heavy pick-up truck 13, 500 Obtain federal capital assistance funds FY'91 for one (1) computer system 10, 000 5 Year Projects: Obtain federal operating assistance funds for: FY 1992 300, 000 FY 1993 310, 000 FY 1994 320,000 FY 1995 330,000 FY 1996 340, 000 NOTE: Total project costs are shown. Federal-state-local cost sharing will be based on prevailing formulas. ANNUAL ELEMENT FY 1991 - October 1, 1990 to September 30, 1991 FUNDING FACILITY LIMITS TYPE OF WORK EST. COST* SOURCE STREET AND HIGHWAY PROJECTS Projects expected to be in progress prior to October 1, 1990 1. FM 369 US 82 - FM 2650 East Widen to 4 lanes, C&G 1,053,000 FAU/State 2. Maurine St IH-44 - Sheppard Access Construct arterial & ROW 504,000 FAU/Local 3. Midwestern Pkwy Maplewood - Taft Reconstruct, widen, storm sewer & ROW 701,000 FAU/Local 4. Spur 370 (E Scott) Virginia - N Hines Widen, ROW 1,340,000 FAU/State 5. US 82 (Kell) Harrison - Holliday Illumination 175,000 FAP Annual elements listed in general order of need 6. US 287 6th - 18th Construct overhead expressway 38,211,800 FAP w/ access to the CBD 7. FM 2380 (Old Lake) FM 369 - SH 79 ROW, widen to 48', pave shoulders 2,464,400 FAU/Local/State 8. Lebanon Street Kell - Old Seymour Rd Reconstruct and realign 380,000 FAU/Local 9. FM 367 FM 368 - Loop 11 Widen pavement & structures 975,000 State 10. FM 369 Barnett Rd. - SH 79 Add 7 left-turn bays 103,360 FAU/State 11. Midwestern Pkwy a Lake Park Dr Signalization 48,300 FAU/Local 12. Taft Blvd a Hampstead Channelization 164,000 FAU/Local 13. Loop 473 31st - S of Christine Eliminate median; add continuous left-turn 90,000 FAU/State 14. Maurine St Sheppard Access - SH 240 Construct arterial, C&G, drainage 1,008,000 FAU/Local 15. Midwestern Pkwy a Jacksboro Provide turn lanes 150,000 FAU/Local 16. Wellington Ln Loop 370 - N irr canal Reconstruct, C&G, drainage 542,000 FAU/Local 17. US 82 (Kell) a Taft, Harrison, Brook Upgrade signalization 110,000 FAP 18. US 277 (Seymour Hwy) a Barnett Rd Signalize 140,000 FAU 19. Barnett Rd a Johnson Rd Signalize 50,000 FAU/Local 20. Loop 11 US 287 - Airport Dr Construction of new location 385,000 FAU/Local 21. FM 890 (Airport Dr) Loop 11 - IH-44 Reconst, widen, drainage, storm sewer, ROW 558,000 FAU/Local 22. FM 890 (Airport Dr) IH-44 - Spur 325 Reconst, widen, drainage, storm sewer, ROW 650,000 FAU/State/Local 23. IH-44 frontage roads a Maurine St Signalize 120,000 FAU BRIDGE PROJECTS 24. Old Lake Rd (FM 2380) a Holliday Creek Install new bridge 1,000,000 Local 25. Midwestern Pkwy a McGrath Creek Replace bridges 800,000 Local/Corps Estimated costs represent construction costs unless otherwise noted. THESE PROJECTS ARE BASED ON THE SHORT RANGE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AS IDENTIFIED IN THE WICHITA FALLS URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY AND REFLECT THOSE PROJECTS WHICH SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IF FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE. KEY: FAU = Federal Aid Urban FAP = Federal Aid Primary FAS = Federal Aid Secondary BRM = Federal Bridge Replacement G N S co ANNUAL ELEMENT e FY 1991 — OCT. 1, 1990 TO SEPT. 30, 1991 sa 1 S.A.F.B. 1 I 6 1 G I 1 1. i 0US287EXPRESSy L n• AIRPORT DR.Atk 4 L 1 oRry Sr r vOOLDIOWAPtric." .0 , .--\\_..K NWy m 9s IQP3'F L m i., it,ST.• \ 9TH STp a I U' m 4". 37 or Z 0rc my CENTRAL FRwY EAST r 400t-y.c..\-\- P O MIDWESTERNIrrile 1) o i J CALLFIEL MO. to CYti o I CI I S. P SOUTHWEST O o w o_ Li 1 4 0 5000? 1 IT—. ._. _._._.SCALE NFEET LAKE WICHITA L. MAP OF q WICHITA FALLS oP'' TEXAS 5 FIVE YEAR ELEMENT FY 1991 - October 1, 1990 to September 30, 1995 FUNDING FACILITY LIMITS TYPE OF WORK EST. COST* SOURCE STREET AND HIGHWAY PROJECTS Projects are NOT prioritized on this list 1. US 82 (Kell)E of Fairway - W of Kemp Construct freeway 10,000,000 FAP 2. US 82 (Kell)W of Fairway - E of Fairway Construct freeway 4,200,000 FAP 3. 7th Street Brook - Broad Widen to 48' 200,000 FAU/Local 4. Fairway FM 369 - Seymour Hwy Widen 667,920 FAU/ Local 5. FM 890 (Airport Dr) Spur 325 - Armstrong Dr Reconstruct, widen, signalize 1,800,000 FAU/State 6. Hatton Rd a Jacksboro Hwy Realign intersection 400,000 FAU/Local 7. 5th Street Holliday - Ohio Reconstruct & widen 321,500 FAU/Local 8. 6th Street Holliday - Ohio Reconstruct & widen 321,500 FAU/Local 9. Lucy Park** US 277 - IH44 Construct on new location 1,200,000 FAU**/Local 10. Sheppard Access Loop 370 - Spur 325 Reconstruct, C&G, drainage 2,700,000 FAU/Local 11. Callfield Kemp - Fairway Add median & turn lanes, ROW 1,812,000 FAU/Local 12. Callfield reliever** Kemp - McNeil Construct on new location 1,200,000 FAU**/Local 13. Taft US 82 - Hampstead Widen to 4 lanes, C&G 1,000,000 FAU/Local 14. Loop 370 (OIPR) Wellington - FM171 (Jefferson)Reconstruct, C&G, drainage 2,000,000 FAU/Local/State Estimated cost represents construction cost unless otherwise noted. Subject to being added to the FAU system. FAU = Federal Aid Urban FAP = Federal Aid Primary FAS = Federal Aid Secondary G 0 s j FIVE YEAR ELEMENT FY 1991 - OCT. 1, 1990 TO SEPT. 30, 1995 S.A.F.B. I illk El 0IL'S 287 EXPRESSw L_ - AY 1 ofi,ryvtsr ..2 Cr, OLD1pw41 r-K Hwy Lf, `P ti F co IQto Io° app r.L '9TH a\-77 2:„ Y O 0 E. SCO r 06 kaliE, CENTRAL FRWY EAST Q . O o r•, 00 0'\EV v~i L, J. r MIDWESTER PKWY Y O ATTON z CALLFIELD Z ; Q o V m SOUTHWEST PKWY 9 o 0 C 'LIi a I o oo Q r. r' SWLE N FEETL._._. LAKE WICHITA L.J MAP OF WICHITA FALLS 1/44 TEXAS P 5, 1 UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM for the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study Area FY 1991 Sponsoring Agencies: In Cooperation With: City of Wichita Falls U.S. Department of Transportation County of Wichita Federal Highway Administration State Department of Highways Urban Mass Transit and Public Transportation Administration May 1990 2 UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM WICHITA FALLS URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY AREA FY 1990 - 1991 1 OCTOBER 1990 THROUGH 30 SEPTEMBER 1991 A PART OF THE CONTINUING, COOPERATIVE, AND COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This document was prepared in cooperation with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDH&PT) 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. 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 This work program was approved by the Wichita Falls City Council on April 17, 1990; and the Transportation Advisory Committee of the Nortex Regional Planning Commission on April 19, 1990. The MPO Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) approved this work program on April 26, 1990. 3 INTRODUCTION The planning Unified Work Program (UWP) provides descriptive and scheduling details for work undertaken in pursuit of the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Study process for fiscal year 1991 (October 1, 1990 through September 30, 1991) . ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT The mechanics established to carry out transportation planning include the Urban Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, Technical Committee and task forces as necessary for special studies, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Wichita Falls, Nortex Regional Planning Commission, the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, and the functional agencies related to these committees and organizations. The Urban Transportation Policy Advisory Committee is responsible for routine and policy guidance and direction for the Urban Transportation Planning Process (UTPP) . 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 UWP. The Committee includes elected officials representing the City of Wichita Falls, the County of Wichita, and all state senators, representatives and United States congressmen serving the study area. In conclusion, the UWP has been developed as a cooperative venture between the Metropolitan Planning Organization (City of Wichita Falls) , the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, and other appropriate agencies. 4 Task 1: ADMINISTRATION, TIP/UWP PREPARATION, TRAVEL/TRAINING Project Description Administration of the transportation planning process including preparation of the TIP, UWP, audits, annual 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, and related items. Previous Work Annual TIP/UWP'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.Travel is anticipated to include approximately three (3) workshops and/or training sessions sponsored by FHWA, SDH&PT, UMTA, the U.S. Census Bureau, or similar agencies. This will include the annual Transportation Planning Conference. Products FY '92 UWP and TIP, annual performance report, audit reports, similar documentation, and the annual transportation conference. Responsibility MPO. Funding Amount: $12 ,000 Source: PL-112 funds 5 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 Population Element (1983) Growth Trends (Annual) Annual apartment vacancy survey (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990) General Plan (1973) Land Use Element (1984) Vacant Land Study 1981Y ( Rural Water Sales Data (1986) Thoroughfare Plan (1988) 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. Annual traffic counts will be completed. Products Updated demographic, economic, and traffic data Growth Trends (annual) . Data resources and miscellaneous reports. Apartment Vacancy Survey Responsibility_ MPO. Funding Amount: $30, 000 Sources: PL-112 funds 6 Task 3: 1990 CENSUS PRODUCTS UTILIZATION Project Description As the 1990 census information becomes available, various census documents and products will be purchased. These resources will be used to report the demographic and housing conditions and changes which are occurring in the study area. Previous Work Workshops sponsored by Census Bureau (1987, 1988 and 1989) Review of 1990 census tract and block group boundaries Submission of city base maps to Census Bureau (1987) MPO Workplace file Housing tracking system and identification of group housing Methodology To be determined by sponsor. Products Updated demographic profile Various reports documenting the socio-economic and housing conditions of the urbanized study area Purchase of census products Responsibility MPO. Funding Amount: $6,900 Source: PL-112 funds 7 Task 4: UMTA TECHNICAL STUDIES Project Description To effectively serve the public needs, the transit system route structure will be monitored with necessary changes made. Greater emphasis will be directed to serve the handicapped and elderly. The fare structure will be monitored throughout the year to determine if revisions are warranted. DBE/WBE participation in city contracts will continue to be solicited. Efforts to utilize the private sector for delivering cost effective and efficient transit services will continue throughout the year. See attachment for complete policy statement regarding private sector participation in public transportation programs. Previous Work Previous technical studies and DBE/WBE documentation. Methodology To be determined by sponsor. Products Analysis of the success of proposed changes, policy statements, and related documents. Responsibility MPO - City Department of Aviation, Traffic, and Transportation. Funding Amount: $0. 00 Source: NA 8• PROPOSED FUNDING TASK PL-112 UMTA MATCH SDH&PT TOTAL 1 Administration, training/travel $12, 000 12 , 000 2 Data maintenance 30, 000 30, 000 3 Census utilization 6,900 6,900 4 UMTA studies TOTALS 48,900 48,900 PROPOSED TIMETABLE Oct-Dec Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sept 1990 1991 1991 1991 TASK 1 Administration Documentation X X Audit* Travel/Training* TASK 2 Data Maintenance Land Use Data Bank X X X X Trends Analysis X X Traffic & misc. data X X X X TASK 3 Census Utilization X X X X TASK 4 UMTA Studies X X X X To be determined. 9 FHWA SECTION 112 BASIS OF ESTIMATED COSTS FOR FY 1991 Account Description Amount 4113 Salaries 45, 600 4121 FICA (7.65) 4122 Retirement (6.78) 4123 Life Insurance (0. 3%) 4124 Health Insurance (4. 6%) 4220 Office supplies and books including Census products 800 4410 Telephone charges 300 4430 Professional fees (audit)300 4442 Travel and training 1, 500 4471 Binding, printing & reproduction 400 TOTAL 48, 900 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 1991 for eligible cost items of "overhead" and "fringe benefits" has been determined to be 22 . 05% and 14.20%, respectively (total = 36.25%) .The individual elements of each factor are listed below: OVERHEAD FRINGE BENEFITS FICA 7.65 Holidays 2 .7% Retirement 6.78 Vacations 5. 0% Health Insurance 4 .6% Sick Leave 5.8% Life Insurance 0.3% Emergency Lv 0. 1% Unemployment Ins. 0. 1% Military Lv 0. 6% Professional Leave 0. 1% Tuition Assist. 0. 02% Step Increases 2 . 5% 10 ATTACHMENT Task 4: UMTA Technical Studies WICHITA FALLS TRANSIT SYSTEM POLICY STATEMENT ON PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS PURPOSE The Wichita Falls Transit System supports fully the involvement of the private sector in the delivery of services by WFTS. In fulfilling its commitment to the transit dependent area, WFTS will provide transit service in a cost effective and efficient manner and, to the extent possible, utilize the private sector for the delivery of this service. WFTS desires to achieve significant cost savings and transportation benefits for taxpayers and patrons while favorably impacting the economic, cultural, and social life of the community. STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy is intended to achieve relative cost savings without sacrificing the quality of service. There are five areas of policy: 1. Staff Services. WFTS will examine existing activities to determine where opportunities may exist for private sector participation in necessary staff services. Where cost effective and practical, WFTS will contract for staff services. WFTS will use the private sector for work requirements, special projects and peak needs, which can be addressed more cost effectively than by permanent staff. 2. Facility Planning, Design, and Engineering. It is desirable that the private sector be used in the planning, development and alignment of transit routes and facilities. It is important that WFTS, to the maximum extent practical, take advantage of competent consulting services available in the private sector. The priority for WFTS staff should be the management of these activities. 3. Joint Development. Where it is in its best interest, for example where it would not jeopardize WFTS's right to issue tax- exempt bonds, WFTS will actively solicit the private sector in the joint development of transit facilities in order to produce economic savings to WFTS while at the same time simulating economic development in the private sector. 4. Resolving Disputes. WFTS's existing procedures for resolution of protests or grievances will be adapted to address disputes that may arise under this policy. This procedure includes the formation of a committee which makes recommendation to the General Manager. 5. WFTS's Contractual Obligations. Nothing in this policy should be construed to prevent WFTS from fulfilling its obligation with 11 employees, suppliers and other units of government.