DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Advance Funding Agreement: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Upgrade Project
SUMMARY:
An ordinance approving the execution of an Advance 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 $1,600,000.00 from TxDOT for construction related expenses and authorizing payment in the amount not to exceed $20,419.00 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 $1,600,000.00 for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Upgrade Project. Funds are available from the FY 2020 and FY 2021 Advanced Transportation District Funds to fund the required local match and associated administrative oversight costs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
The Public Works Department maintains approximately 1,430 signalized intersections. Advanced vehicle detection and traffic monitoring cameras are an essential component of modern traffic signal management. Since FY 2007, the Public Works Department has included a Traffic Signal Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Program as part of the Infrastructure Management Program (IMP).
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Upgrade Project was selected for funding through the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to advance the operations of roadways throughout San Antonio. The agreement will allow the project 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 ...
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