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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Austin for the design and construction of a Redline double-track and multimodal improvements project along East 5th Street through which CapMetro will contribute $14,184,000, while the City contribution will not exceed $5,000,000.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Refer to executive summary for clarification.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Customer ☒ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☐ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic Objectives:
☒ 1.1 Safe & Reliable Service ☒1.2 High Quality Customer Experience ☐ 1.3 Accessible System
☒ 2.1 Support Sustainable Regional Growth ☒ 2.2 Become a Carbon Neutral Agency
☒ 2.3 Responsive to Community and Customer Needs ☐ 2.4 Regional Leader in Transit Planning
☐ 3.1 Diversity of Staff ☐ 3.2 Employer of Choice ☐ 3.3 Expand Highly Skilled Workforce
☒ 4.1 Fiscally Responsible and Transparent ☒ 4.2 Culture of Safety ☒ 4.3 State of Good Repair
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: This Red Line double track and multi-modal project will enhance and serve the region through the responsible delivery of high-quality public transportation. The project will improve connectivity and foster economic activity by ensuring safe, environmentally sustainable and equitable access to public transit and surrounding services. Partnering with the City of Austin and U.S. DOT to deliver this project allows CapMetro to be fiscally responsible stewards of public funds.
BUSINESS CASE: This Red Line double tracking and multi-modal project amplifies CapMetro’s ability to efficiently deliver capital projects thorough enhanced collaboration with local partners. Additionally, double tracking the Rail ROW and the associated multi-modal project will not only enhance transit service delivery and customer experience but will also improve safety for people biking, scooting, or walking along and across the Rail ROW. The funding for this project is included in the FY 2025 capital budget and the 5-year capital improvement plan.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on October 28, 2024.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: CapMetro was awarded an $18 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This grant will fund the double tracking of a portion of the CapMetro Rail Red Line near Plaza Saltillo and includes a commitment of at least $900,000 in local matching funds from the City of Austin for multimodal improvements along East 5th Street and across the CapMetro Rail right-of-way.
This Interlocal Agreement (ILA) sets a not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000 for the contribution from the City of Austin and acknowledges the potential for additional, unforeseen costs during the design and construction phases, such as drainage, permitting, or utility fees. To address these uncertainties and minimize impacts on the project schedule, CapMetro and the City of Austin have agreed to collaborate closely, as outlined in the agreement, to successfully deliver the double-tracking and multimodal project in compliance with the RAISE grant requirements.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Capital Construction Engineering & Design (CCED)
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2024-1191
WHEREAS, CapMetro has been awarded $18 million in Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant funds for double tracking the CapMetro Rail Red Line near Plaza Saltillo Station and adjacent multi-modal improvements; and
WHEREAS, to be eligible to receive the full grant funding, the City of Austin and CapMetro must complete the full proposed scope of work and contribute the necessary funds as defined in the Interlocal Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Capital Metro Board of Directors authorizes the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Austin for the design and construction of a Redline double-track and multimodal improvements project along East 5th Street through which CapMetro will contribute $14,184,000, while the City contribution will not exceed $5,000,000. end
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross