City of San Antonio - File #: 20-5302

• File #: 20-5302
• Type: Misc - Interlocal Agreement
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 2/4/2021
• Posting Language: Ordinance approving an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation, accepting grant reimbursement in the estimated amount not to exceed $600,000.00 from TxDOT for non-construction related expenses; approving payment in the amount not to exceed $4,200.00 to TxDOT for administrative oversight of federal funds; and amending the FY 2021 – FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program with grant funds in the reimbursable amount of $600,000.00 for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Transportation Demand Management Program. Funding is available from the FY 2021 Parking Operating and Maintenance Fund and Advanced Transportation District Fund. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/4/2021	1	City Council A Session

DEPARTMENT: Public Works


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S.


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide


SUBJECT:

Advanced Funding Agreement: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) - Clean Air Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program


SUMMARY:

An ordinance approving the execution of an Advanced Funding Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), accepting grant reimbursement in the estimated amount not to exceed $600,000.00 from TxDOT for non-construction related expenses and authorizing payment in the amount not to exceed $4,200.00 to TxDOT for administrative oversight of federal funds for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program located Citywide. Funds are available from the FY 2021 Parking Operating and Maintenance and Advanced Transportation District funds to fund the required local match and associated administrative oversight costs.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Project Background
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program was selected for funding through the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to improve air quality by implementing educational outreach and policy development regarding alternative commuting methods. This agreement will allow the program costs to qualify for federal cost-sharing reimbursement up to the federally approved amount for a Local Agency Managed (LAM) project. LAM projects are managed by the City but receive federal funds administered through TxDOT. The funds paid to TxDOT by the City are for costs associated with oversight for the administration of the federal funds.

The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program was launched in February 2019 by the City of San Antonio staff to expand commute programs, incentives, and benefits for municipal City employees. The...