DATE:

 

05/20/02

SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2002-O-092

Amending the City of Laredo’s 2001-2002 annual budget by increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the Ryan Street Railroad Bridge Conversion and Zacate Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Project Fund by $571,200 and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget, providing for publication and effective date.

INITIATED BY:

Cynthia Collazo, Assistant City Manager

STAFF SOURCE:

Keith Selman, Director of Planning

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

On July 26, 1999, the City Council of the City of Laredo passed Resolution No. 99-R-102 expressing support of the proposal submitted for Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program funding for the Ryan Street Railroad Bridge Conversion and Zacate Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Project.  On January 22, 2001, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an advanced funding agreement in the amount of $142,800 with the Texas Department of Transportation.  On August 27, 2001, the City Council authorized the selection of a consultant and authorized staff to enter negotiations.  On November 26, 2001, the City Council authorized the award of a contract to Land Design Studio for the Ryan Street Railroad Bridge Conversion and Zacate Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Project.  On May 8, 2002, the City Council held a public hearing and introduced Ordinance 2002-O-092.

BACKGROUND:

On July 28, 1999, the City of Laredo submitted to the State a nomination form for consideration under the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program for the Ryan Street Railroad Bridge Conversion and Zacate Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Project.  The total cost of the project is estimated at $714,000.  On January 27, 2000, the Texas Transportation Commission selected the project and awarded a maximum of $571,200, with the remaining $142,800 to be funded by the City as a 20% match contribution.  Funding for the City’s contribution is available through the CDBG.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The following line items shall be increased accordingly:

Description                                      Original Budget            Proposed Amendment       Amended Budget

Revenues:

TxDOT Grant                                       $0                                            $571,200                     $571,200

CDBG                                                 $142,800                                 $0                                $142,800

                                                                                                                                                $714,000                        

Expenses:

A/E Fees                                              $11,600                                   $46,400                       $58,000

Testing Fees                                         $2,000                                     $8,000                         $10,000

Administrative Costs                             $27,200                                   $108,800                     $136,000

Project Engineer Fees               $2,000                                     $8,000                         $10,000

Improvements other than Buildings        $100,000                                 $400,000                     $500,000

                                                                                                                                                $714,000

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

Not applicable

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval

 

 

 

CITY OF LAREDO ORDINANCE NO. 2002-O-092

 

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO’S 2001-2002 ANNUAL BUDGET BY INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE RYAN STREET RAILROAD BRIDGE CONVERSION AND ZACATE CREEK PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITY PROJECT FUND BY $571,200 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT SAID BUDGET, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

WHEREAS, transportation enhancement projects are funded through the Surface Transportation Program (STP), administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in order to contribute to the livelihood of communities, the quality of our environment and the aesthetics of our roadways; and,

 

WHEREAS, following a competitive review process, the transportation enhancement program provides reimbursement for up to 80% of eligible project costs for selected projects; and,

 

WHEREAS, the implementation of the Ryan Street Railroad Bridge Conversion and Zacate Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Project would serve to improve Laredo’s quality of life; and,

 

WHEREAS, the total project cost is $714,000 and the City of Laredo will contribute 20% of the total project cost in the amount of $142,800, through moneys from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

 

            NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS THAT:

 

Section 1:         Amending the City of Laredo’s 2001-2002 annual budget by increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the Ryan Street Railroad Bridge Conversion and Zacate Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Project Fund by $571,200 and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget, providing for publication and effective date.

 

Section 2:         The following line items be increased accordingly:

 

Description                                           Original Budget Prop. Amendment        Amended Budget

 

Revenues:

TxDOT Grant                                                   $           0                     $571,200                     $571,200

CDBG                                                             $142,800                     $           0                     $142,800

                                                                                                                                                $714,000

Expenses:

A/E Fees                                                          $  11,600                     $  46,400                     $  58,000

Testing Fees                                                     $    2,000                     $    8,000                     $  10,000

Administrative Costs                                         $  27,200                     $108,800                     $136,000

Project Engineer Fees                                       $    2,000                     $    8,000                     $  10,000

Improvements other than Buildings                    $100,000                     $400,000                     $500,000

                                                                                                                                                $714,000

 

 

Section 3:         This ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by Section 2.90 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

 

Section 4:         This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publications specified in Section 3.

 

 

 

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS  _____  DAY OF _____________________, 2002.

 

 

 
______________________
ELIZABETH G. FLORES

MAYOR

 

ATTEST:

 

______________________

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.

CITY SECRETARY

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

 

______________________

JAIME FLORES

CITY ATTORNEY