Agenda - City of Dallas

KEY FOCUS AREA:
Economic Vibrancy
AGENDA ITEM # 43
AGENDA DATE: February 22, 2012
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 6
DEPARTMENT:
Street Services
CMO: Forest E. Turner, 670-3390
MAPSCO:
SUBJECT
44 G K
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Authorize (1) an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to
provide cost reimbursement for traffic signal improvements at the intersections of
Sylvan Avenue at Irving Boulevard and Sylvan Avenue at the park access ramp; and (2)
the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $44,927 in the Texas Department
of Transportation Grant Fund - Total not to exceed $44,927 – Financing: Texas
Department of Transportation Grant Funds
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is replacing three existing, two-lane
bridge structures on Sylvan Avenue (main channel, south levee, and north levee) with
one continuous six-lane bridge spanning the entire width of the floodway from Gallagher
Street to Irving Boulevard. As a part of this construction, TxDOT will provide new
signage for the traffic signal at Sylvan Avenue and Irving Boulevard and will install a
new traffic signal at Sylvan Avenue and the park access ramp (on the bridge). To
remain consistent with other equipment in the city-wide system, the City of Dallas will
provide traffic signs and traffic control equipment for the project. TxDOT will reimburse
the City for 100% of the project cost.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
Authorized a professional services contract with HNTB Corporation on May 24, 1989, by
Resolution No. 89-1591.
Authorized a Master Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County on November 11, 1992,
by Resolution No. 92-3863.