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61.

Meeting Date:	09/14/2015
APPROVAL-OFF SYSTEM BRIDGE LOCATED ON MINES RD AT ESPADA CREEK
Submitted for:	Martha Palacios	Submitted By:	Martha Palacios
Department:	Engineering

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the Local Government (Webb County) to perform, or cause to be performed, the following local match fund participation requirement on the approved Federal Off-system Bridge Program, project not yet awarded, in the amount of $20,876.00 which includes $1,277.00 for preliminary engineering and $19,599.00 for construction oversight for the Bridge located at Mines Road at Espada Creek NBI Structure #222400AA179006 Federal Highway Administration (CSJ 0922-33-157). Total due to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) at this time is $1,277.00, the additional $19,599.00 is due 30 days prior to letting; and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Account #010-7002-6404 (Repairs & Maintenance-Bridges]

Issue: Replacement or rehabilitation of the bridge located at Mines Road at Espada Creek.

Solution: Title 23 United States Code Section 14, authorizes federal funds to assist the states in the replacement or rehabilitation of deficient bridges located on public highways and public roads, and streets, including those under the jurisdiction of local governments. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has informed us that the Austin Finance Division Office has refunded $9,928.30 to Webb County for the participation on a previously approved off-system bridge (0922-33-091) located on Las Tiendas, Warrant No. 13352133525066, Project No: BR2006 (089)

Result: Replacement or rehabilitation of the bridge identified in the recitals of the Agreement shall be accomplished in the manner described in the plans, specifications, and estimates developed in accordance with this Agreement and which are incorporated in this agreement by reference. After the project has been completed, Webb County shall accept full ownership, and operate and maintain the facilities authorized by this agreement.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	0
Funding Source:	0
Balance:	0
Financial Impact:
Account #010-7002-6404

Attachments
Letter from TxDOT
AFA
Resolution
AFFIDAVIT
REFUND INFORMATION
Resolution and Order- Federal Off-System Bridge Program, Executed