22-R-95 -Advance Funding Texas Dept. of Transportation FM 1518 ExpansionRESOLUTION NO. 22 -R -95
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN ADVANCE FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH ON SYSTEM FOR FM 1518
EXPANSION
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has been authorized to
undertake and complete an improvement project generally described as an expansion of FM
1518 between 11110 and FM 78; and
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Schertz (City) passed a bond measure on November
3, 2015, authorizing the City Council to issue bonds in the amount of $5 million for the purpose
of making public improvements to FM 1518; and
WHEREAS, The City Council resolved through 17 -R -108 to further support TxDOT's
efforts to make improvements to FM 1518 by committing an additional $5 million; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into
the Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Voluntary Local Government Contribution to
the FM 1518 improvement project (Exhibit A).
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
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Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute and
deliver the Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT in substantially the form set forth on
Exhibit A and authorizes payment to TxDOT of $10,000,000 60 days prior to the letting of the
project for construction.
Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true,
and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a
part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 3. All resolutions or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with
any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application
of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City
Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid
provision.
Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which
this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject
matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was
given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final
passage, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 13`x' day of September, 2022.
ATTEST
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City ecretary, Brenda Dennis
(CITY SEAL)
CITY OF SCHERT4, TEXAS
Ralp utierrez, Mayor
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Project Name FM 1518 Expansion, Bike Lanes and
Sidewalks
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH
ON- SYSTEM
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the
Texas Department of Transportation called the "State ", and the City of Schertz, acting by
and through its duly authorized officials, called the "Local Government ". The State and Local
Government shall be collectively referred to as "the parties" hereinafter.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, federal law establishes federally funded programs for transportation improvements
to implement its public purposes, and
WHEREAS, Transportation Code, Chapters 201 and 221, authorize the State to lay out,
construct, maintain, and operate a system of streets, roads, and highways that comprise the
State Highway System; and
WHEREAS, Government Code, Chapter 791, and Transportation Code, §201.209 and Chapter
221, authorize the State to contract with municipalities and political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order Number 115291 and
115814 authorizing the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement generally
described as expanding FM 1518 from 2 lanes to four lanes with raised median or center turn
lanes, bike lanes and sidewalks from FM 78 to 1 10 East; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government has requested that the State allow the Local Government to
participate in said improvement by funding that portion of the improvement described as by
contributing a fixed amount of funds towards the project; and
WHEREAS, the State has determined that such participation is in the best interest of the
citizens of the state;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties, to be by them respectively kept and performed as set forth in this
Agreement, it is agreed as follows:
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AGREEMENT
1. Period of the Agreement
This Agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes
the Agreement fully executed. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until
the Project has been completed and accepted by all parties or unless terminated as
provided below.
2. Project Funding and Work Responsibilities
A. The State will authorize the performance of only those Project items of work
which the Local Government has requested and has agreed to pay for as
described in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities
(Attachment A) which is attached to and made a part of this contract. In addition
to identifying those items of work paid for by payments to the State, Attachment
A also specifies those Project items of work that are the responsibility of the
Local Government and will be carried out and completed by the Local
Government, at no cost to the State.
B. At least sixty (60) days prior to the date set for receipt of the construction bids,
the Local Government shall remit its financial share for the State's estimated
construction oversight and construction costs.
C. In the event that the State determines that additional funding by the Local
Government is required at any time during the Project, the State will notify the
Local Government in writing. The Local Government shall make payment to the
State within thirty (30) days from receipt of the State's written notification.
D. Whenever funds are paid by the Local Government to the State under this
Agreement, the Local Government shall remit a check or warrant made payable
to the "Texas Department of Transportation" or may use the State's Automated
Clearing House (ACH) system for electronic transfer of funds in accordance with
instructions provided by TxDOT's Finance Division. The funds shall be deposited
and managed by the State and may only be applied by the State to the Project.
3. Right of Access
If the Local Government is the owner of any part of the Project site, the Local
Government shall permit the State or its authorized representative access to the site to
perform any activities required to execute the work.
4. Adjustments Outside the Project Site
The Local Government will provide for all necessary right of way and utility adjustments
needed for performance of the work on sites not owned or to be acquired by the State.
5. Responsibilities of the Parties
The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or
employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts
and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives,
and agents.
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6. Document and Information Exchange
The Local Government agrees to electronically deliver to the State all general notes,
specifications, contract provision requirements and related documentation in a
Microsoft® Word or similar document. If requested by the State, the Local Government
will use the State's document template. The Local Government shall also provide a
detailed construction time estimate including types of activities and month in the format
required by the State. This requirement applies whether the local government creates
the documents with its own forces or by hiring a consultant or professional provider. At
the request of the State, the Local Government shall submit any information required by
the State in the format directed by the State.
7. Interest
The State will not pay interest on funds provided by the Local Government. Funds
provided by the Local Government will be deposited into, and retained in, the State
Treasury.
8. Inspection and Conduct of Work
Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A, the State will supervise and inspect
all work performed hereunder and provide such engineering inspection and testing
services as may be required to ensure that the Project is accomplished in accordance
with the approved plans and specifications. All correspondence and instructions to the
contractor performing the work will be the sole responsibility of the State. Unless
otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A to this contract, all work will be performed
in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of
Highways, Streets, and Bridges adopted by the State and incorporated in this agreement
by reference, or special specifications approved by the State.
9. Increased Costs
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
replats, result in increased cost to the department for a highway improvement project,
then any increased costs associated with the ordinances or changes will be paid by the
Local Government. The cost of providing right of way acquired by the State shall mean
the total expenses in acquiring the property interests either through negotiations or
eminent domain proceedings, including but not limited to expenses related to relocation,
removal, and adjustment of eligible utilities.
10. Insurance
If this Agreement authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any work
on State right of way, before beginning work the entity performing the work shall provide
the State with a fully executed copy of the 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 the State right of way is complete. If coverage is not
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maintained, all work on State right of way shall cease immediately, and the State may
recover damages and all costs of completing the work.
11. Project Maintenance
The Local Government shall be responsible for maintenance of locally owned roads and
locally owned facilities after completion of the work. The State shall be responsible for
maintenance of the State highway system after completion of the work if the work was
on the State highway system, unless otherwise provided for in Attachment A or existing
maintenance agreements with the Local Government.
12. Termination
A. This agreement may be terminated in the following manner:
1. By mutual written agreement and consent of both parties;
2. By either party upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations set
forth in this agreement; or
3. By the State if it determines that the performance of the Project is not in the
best interest of the State.
B. If the agreement is terminated in accordance with the above provisions, the Local
Government will be responsible for the payment of Project costs incurred by the
State on behalf of the Local Government up to the time of termination.
C. Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the Project
costs. Any funds due to the Local Government, the State, or the Federal
Government will be promptly paid by the owing party.
13. Notices
All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered
personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid or sent by electronic mail,
(electronic notice being permitted to the extent permitted by law but only after a separate
written consent of the parties), addressed to such party at the following addresses:
Local Government:
City of Schertz
ATTN: City Manager
1400 Schertz Parkway
Schertz, TX 78154
State:
Texas Department of Transportation
ATTN: Director of Contract Services
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail,
unless otherwise provided in 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 such notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail
and such request shall be honored and carried out by the other party-
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14. Sole Agreement
In the event the terms of the agreement are in conflict with the provisions of any other
existing agreements between the Local Government and the State, the latest agreement
shall take precedence over the other agreements in matters related to the Project.
15. Successors and Assigns
The State and the Local Government each binds itself, its successors, executors,
assigns, and administrators to the other party to this agreement and to the successors,
executors, assigns, and administrators of such other party in respect to all covenants of
this agreement.
16. Amendments
By mutual written consent of the parties, this agreement may be amended in writing prior
to its expiration.
17. State Auditor
Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2262.154, the state auditor may conduct an
audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the state directly under the
contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract. Acceptance of funds
directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this contract acts as
acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative
audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in 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.
18. Signatory Warranty
Each signatory warrants that the signatory has necessary authority to execute this
Agreement on behalf of the entity represented.
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THIS AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED by the State and the Local Government.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
Signature
Gina Gallegos, P.E.
Typed or Printed Name
San Antonio District Engineer
Typed or Printed Title
Date
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Signature
Mark Browne
Typed or Printed Name
City Manager _
Typed or Printed Title
Date
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ATTACHMENT A
PAYMENT PROVISION AND WORK RESPONSIBILITIES
For the Local Government's participation on the Project, the Local Government shall contribute
a fixed amount of $10,000,000.00 to the State as required in Article 2.8_
The State is responsible for the following:
1. Construction
2. Acquisition of right of way and rea4 property
3. Adjustment, removal, or relocation of utility facilities
4. Performance of architectural and engineering services
5. Environmental assessment and mitigation
The State will perform the work for the Project. Any changes, additions, or deletions to the
Project will be at the State's sole discretion.
The Project may include any combination of Federal and State funds in addition to Local
Government funds. After the Local Government funds are expended, Federal and State funds
will be used to complete the Project. The total amount of Local Government participation shall
not exceed the fixed amount stated above.
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-R-104
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF A BOND ELECTION; AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2015, the City Council (the Council) of the City of Schertz, Texas (the
City) ordered an election to be held on November 3, 2015 for the purpose of determining whether the
resident, qualified voters of the City would authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds by the City;
and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed and investigated all matters pertaining to this election,
including the resolving, notices, election officers, holding, and returns thereof, and
WHEREAS, the Council hereby canvasses the returns of this election, at which there were
submitted to all resident, qualified voters of the City for their action thereupon, the following
propositions:
and
PROPOSITION NO. 1
"Shall the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas be authorized to issue and sell one
or more series of general obligation bonds of the City in the aggregate principal amount
of not more than $7,000,000 for the purpose of making permanent public improvements
or other public purposes, to wit: designing, acquiring, constructing, renovating,
improving, and equipping City street (primarily FM 1103 and FM 1518), curb, sidewalk,
and gutter improvements, demolition, repair, and rebuilding of new and existing streets,
completing necessary or incidental utility relocation and drainage in connection with the
foregoing and the purchase of land, easements, rights -of -way, and other real property
interests necessary therefor or incidental thereto, such bonds to mature serially or
otherwise (not more than forty (40) years from their date) in accordance with law; and
any issue or series of said bonds to bear interest at such rate or rates (fixed, floating,
variable or otherwise) as may be determined within the discretion of the City Council,
provided that such rate of inter st shall not exceed the maximum rate per annum
authorized by law at the time of the issuance of any issue or series of said bonds; and
shall the City Council of the City be authorized to levy and pledge, and cause to be
assessed and collected, annual ad valorem taxes, within the limitations prescribed by law,
on all taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the annual interest and provide a
sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity and the cost of any credit agreements executed
in connection with the bonds ? ";
PROPOSITION NO.2
"Shall the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas be authorized to issue and sell one
or more series of general obligation bonds of the City in the aggregate principal amount
of not more than $8,000,000 for the purpose of making permanent public improvements
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or other public purposes, to wit: acquiring, constructing, improving, renovating, and
equipping public safety facilities (to include a new fire station), acquiring lands and
rights -of -way necessary thereto, and completing related landscaping, such bonds to
mature serially or otherwise (not more than forty (40) years from their date) in
accordance with law; and any issue or series of said bonds to bear interest at such rate or
rates (fixed, floating, variable or otherwise) as may be determined within the discretion of
the City Council, provided that such rate of interest shall not exceed the maximum rate
per annum authorized by law at the time of the issuance of any issue or series of said
bonds; and shall the City Council of the City be authorized to levy and pledge, and cause
to be assessed and collected, annual ad valorem taxes, within the limitations prescribed
by law, on all taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the annual interest and
provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity and the cost of any credit agreements
executed in connection with the bonds ? ";
and
WHEREAS, the Council has diligently inquired into the poll lists and the official election returns
which were duly and lawfully made to the Council by the judges and clerks holding and conducting such
election; the poll lists and the official election returns showing separately the votes cast in the election;
and
WHEREAS, from these returns, this Council hereby finds that the following votes were cast in
the election by voters who were resident, qualified voters of the City:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
"THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,000,000 OF CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR STREETS (PRIMARILY FM 1103 AND FM
1518), BRIDGES, AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE LEVYING OF A
TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"
Early Votes* '
Election Day Votes **
TOTAL
*Includes 4 provisional ballots
** Includes 2 provisional ballots
For
Against
1141
434
914
326
2055
760
PROPOSITION NO.2
"THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 OF CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES,
INCLUDING A NEW FIRE STATION, AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN
PAYMENT THEREOF"
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Early Votes*
Election Day Votes **
TOTAL
*Includes 4 provisional ballots
** Includes 2 provisional ballots
NOW, THEREFORE,
For
Asst
1135
434
907
331
2042
765
IT IS ACCORDINGLY FOUND, DECLARED, AND ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Council officially finds, determines, and declares that the election was duly
and properly ordered, that proper legal notice of such election was duly given in the English language and
the Spanish language (to the extent required by law), that proper election officers were duly appointed
prior to the election, that the election was duly and legally held, that all resident, qualified voters of the
City were permitted to vote at the election, that due returns of the results of the election had been made
and delivered, and that the Council has duly canvassed such returns, all in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas and of the United States of America, and the order calling the election.
SECTION 2: A MAJORITY of the resident, qualified voters of the City of Schertz, Texas
voting in such election, having voted FOR the authorization and issuance of $7,000,000 of bonds and the
levy and pledge of the tax in payment thereof as provided in Proposition No. 1, the Council hereby finds
and determines that Proposition No. 1 carried at the election, that the election was duly called, that proper
notice was given, and that the election was held in all aspects in conformity with the law, and that the
Council is hereby accordingly authorized to issue the bonds and to levy the tax in accordance with the
authority granted in the Proposition and with law.
SECTION 3: A MAJORITY of the resident, qualified voters of the City of Schertz, Texas
voting in such election, having voted FOR the authorization and issuance of $8,000,000 of bonds and the
levy and pledge of the tax in payment thereof as provided in Proposition No. 2, the Council hereby finds
and determines that Proposition No. 2 carried at the election, that the election was duly called, that proper
notice was given, and that the election was held in all aspects in conformity with the law, and that the
Council is hereby accordingly authorized to issue the bonds and to levy the tax in accordance with the
authority granted in the Proposition and with law.
SECTION 4: The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and
such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the
judgment and findings of the Council.
SECTION 5: All ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or
inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and
the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein.
SECTION 6: This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and the United States of America.
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SECTION 7: If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such
provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the Council hereby declares
that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision.
SECTION 8: It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this
Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of
the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required
by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code.
SECTION 9: This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage and it
is so resolved.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this, the �`' "� day of November, 2015.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
L Michael r Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -108
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE FILING BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTAION
OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE ALAMO AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDED
THROUGH THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM — METRO MOBILITY;
PLEDGING THAT IF AN AWARD IS RECEIVED THE CITY OF SCHERTZ IS
COMMITTED TO PROVIDING FUNDING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO
THE APPLICATION; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
THAT:
WHEREAS, the AAMPO TIP Project - FM 1518 from IH 10 to FM 78 is being submitted by
TXDOT for advanced funding of Phase 2; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz understands the importance of building community partnerships
and working with all interested public and private organizations and citizens in developing
successful local and regional plans, priorities and funding strategies; and
WHEREAS, the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Vision includes enhancing the safety of
the traveling public, advancing alternative modes of transportation, ensuring environmental
quality, and increasing accessibility for all users; and
WHEREAS, the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Goals include identify opportunities to
improve and enhance the regional transportation system, increasing the efficiency of the
transportation system and decrease traffic congestion, supporting economic activity, employment
growth and encouraging innovative partnerships, ensuring that transportation planning efforts are
coordinated with local land use plans to support future growth and development patterns,
and maintaining a focus on safety; and
WHEREAS, the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) is pursuing a Joint Base San
Antonio Regional Joint Land Use Study Implementation Strategy that seeks to integrate the
JBSA- Randolph Joint Land Use Study from July 2015 into a combined JLUS for all of JBSA;
and
WHEREAS, the Regional JLUS Implementation Strategy (RJIS) #2 is to utilize capital
improvement and infrastructure systems planning for stronger interagency
communication/coordination on regional growth and management; and
WHEREAS, the movement of people and freight are critical to the metropolitan area's economic
vitality and quality of life, as well as to the on- going mission at Joint Base San Antonio-
Randolph, and the military community in the AACOG region; and
WHEREAS, FM 1518 currently has significant congestion and the land uses will continue to
develop along the FM 1518 corridor between FM 78 and I -10; and
WHEREAS, FM 1518 is an access corridor for JB SA- Randolph; and
WHEREAS, Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, TXDOT, and the City of Schertz
have partnered to address the transportation needs of the traveling public and the military along
the FM 1518 corridor; and
WHEREAS, FM 1518 is currently under design and has funding for right of way acquisition and
limited operational improvements but would require a future phase 2 to be completed; and
WHEREAS, the costs increases associated with delaying FM 1518 construction are significant
due to inflation and increased congestion impacting the roadway during construction; and
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Schertz passed a bond measure on November 3, 2015,
authorizing the City Council to issue bonds for the purpose of making Phase
1 public improvements to FM 1518 in the amount of $5 million; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz has allocated sufficient bond capacity within the City's Bond
Capacity Model for Phase 2 over match funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz is determined to support the FM 1518 improvements project
being submitted by TXDOT and to provide an additional over match in the amount of $5 million,
bringing the total over match amount to $10 million from the City of Schertz, in order to advance
the Phase 2 project into a single phased construction project in order to lower overall cost and
more quickly address traffic congestion;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL,
that:
The voters of the City of Schertz passed a bond measure on November 3, 2015, authorizing the
City Council to issue bonds for the purpose of making Phase 1 public improvements to FM 1518
in the amount of $5 million; and
The City of Schertz has allocated sufficient bond capacity within the City's Bond Capacity
Model for Phase 2 over match funding; and
The City of Schertz is determined to support the FM 1518 improvements project being submitted
by TXDOT and to provide an additional over match in the amount of $5 million, bringing the
total over match amount to $10 million from the City of Schertz, in order to advance the Phase 2
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project into a single phased construction project in order to lower overall cost and more quickly
address traffic congestion; and
Authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Schertz in all matters related to the
application.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 2861 day of November, 2017.
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
CITY OF SCHJ,-RTZ, TEXAS
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
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