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Item 8A - Toll Roads El Paso County - Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority - Consider approval of the removal of the toll project designation for the tolled managed lanes on Loop 375 from US 54 to Zaragoza Road in El Paso County (César Chávez Express Toll Lanes) when the César Chávez Express Toll Lanes are converted to a non-toll facility; and consider authorizing the executive director or his designee to negotiate and execute agreements as necessary to effectuate the conversion and to take certain actions regarding financial assistance previously approved for the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority in the form of loans to be used for the César Chávez Express Toll Lanes project (MO) In Minute Order 111962, dated September 24, 2009, the commission designated the tolled managed lanes on Loop 375 from US 54 to Zaragoza Road as a toll project on the state highway system (César Chávez Express Toll Lanes). Section 38 of Senate Bill 312, 85th Legislature, adds Transportation Code §228.207, providing that if the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) approves the conversion of the César Chávez Express Toll Lanes to a nontolled project, then, among other things, the department shall maintain the project as part of the state highway system without tolls. The CRRMA board of directors has directed its staff to identify all steps necessary to remove tolls from the César Chávez Express Toll Lanes and to return with a plan to implement such toll removal. This minute order approves the removal of the toll project designation for the César Chávez Express Toll Lanes, subject to the CRRMA board of directors approving the conversion. In addition, the minute order authorizes the executive director to negotiate and enter into agreements as necessary to effectuate the conversion and to repurpose, repay, and cancel parts of financial assistance previously approved for the CRRMA in the form of three loans to be used for pre-development costs and operation and maintenance costs of the César Chávez Express Toll Lanes project, documented in a financial assistance agreement entered into between the department and the CRRMA effective September 23, 2013.
In Minute Order 111962, dated September 24, 2009, the commission designated the tolled managed lanes on Loop 375 from US 54 to Zaragoza Road as a toll project on the state highway system (César Chávez Express Toll Lanes). Section 38 of Senate Bill 312, 85th Legislature, adds Transportation Code §228.207, providing that if the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) approves the conversion of the César Chávez Express Toll Lanes to a nontolled project, then, among other things, the department shall maintain the project as part of the state highway system without tolls. The CRRMA board of directors has directed its staff to identify all steps necessary to remove tolls from the César Chávez Express Toll Lanes and to return with a plan to implement such toll removal. This minute order approves the removal of the toll project designation for the César Chávez Express Toll Lanes, subject to the CRRMA board of directors approving the conversion. In addition, the minute order authorizes the executive director to negotiate and enter into agreements as necessary to effectuate the conversion and to repurpose, repay, and cancel parts of financial assistance previously approved for the CRRMA in the form of three loans to be used for pre-development costs and operation and maintenance costs of the César Chávez Express Toll Lanes project, documented in a financial assistance agreement entered into between the department and the CRRMA effective September 23, 2013.
Item 4A - Public Transportation Various Counties - Consider the award of FY 2018 state funds, federal §5310 Formula Grants for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program funds, federal §5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program funds, and transportation development credits to various entities (MO) The awards identified in this minute order reflect the allocation of state grant funds from state FY 2018 appropriations to urban and rural public transportation providers; federal §5310 funds and transportation development credits (TDC) to various public transportation providers; federal §5311 funds and TDC to rural public transportation providers for a formula allocation based on vehicle revenue miles; and §5311 funds to rural transit agencies to address impacts of the 2010 Census beyond the formula-based awards awarded by the Texas Transportation Commission. TDC are awarded to various agencies to assist with the match of federal funds.
The awards identified in this minute order reflect the allocation of state grant funds from state FY 2018 appropriations to urban and rural public transportation providers; federal §5310 funds and transportation development credits (TDC) to various public transportation providers; federal §5311 funds and TDC to rural public transportation providers for a formula allocation based on vehicle revenue miles; and §5311 funds to rural transit agencies to address impacts of the 2010 Census beyond the formula-based awards awarded by the Texas Transportation Commission. TDC are awarded to various agencies to assist with the match of federal funds.
Item 4B - Various Counties - Consider the award of federal and state funds and transportation development credits to selected rural transit districts to purchase public transportation vehicles (MO) Minute Order 114788 awarded federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery funds, federal Surface Transportation Program – Statewide program funds flexed to the §5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas program, state funds, and transportation development credits for fleet replacement to Texoma Area Paratransit System, Inc. That agency has determined that the entire award is not required to support their current level of service. The portion of funds exceeding the required amount is reflected in this minute order and will be distributed to selected rural transit districts for fleet replacement.
Minute Order 114788 awarded federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery funds, federal Surface Transportation Program – Statewide program funds flexed to the §5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas program, state funds, and transportation development credits for fleet replacement to Texoma Area Paratransit System, Inc. That agency has determined that the entire award is not required to support their current level of service. The portion of funds exceeding the required amount is reflected in this minute order and will be distributed to selected rural transit districts for fleet replacement.
Item 5 - Promulgation of Administrative Rules Under Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, and the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, Chapter 2001: Proposed Adoption Chapter 9 - Contract and Grant Management Amendments to §9.32, Selection Processes, Contract Types, Selection Types, and Projected Contracts (Contracting For Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services) (MO) These amendments are necessary for more effective management of indefinite deliverable contracting resources. The amendments increase the limit on the period of time that initial work authorizations may be issued and it streamlines the process by eliminating a step that was required when additional time is needed.
These amendments are necessary for more effective management of indefinite deliverable contracting resources. The amendments increase the limit on the period of time that initial work authorizations may be issued and it streamlines the process by eliminating a step that was required when additional time is needed.
Item 6 - Memorandum of Understanding Consider authorizing the department to enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of the United States of Mexico related to the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge project (MO) This minute order authorizes the executive director of the department to enter into an agreement with the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of the United States of Mexico to construct the second bridge structure located at the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge. This action is contingent upon approval by the governor and the Legislative Budget Board. Federal law authorizes the State of Texas to enter into agreements with the government of Mexico, a Mexican State, or a subdivision of instrumentality of either, in the case of a bridge connecting the United States of America and Mexico.
This minute order authorizes the executive director of the department to enter into an agreement with the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of the United States of Mexico to construct the second bridge structure located at the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge. This action is contingent upon approval by the governor and the Legislative Budget Board. Federal law authorizes the State of Texas to enter into agreements with the government of Mexico, a Mexican State, or a subdivision of instrumentality of either, in the case of a bridge connecting the United States of America and Mexico.
Item 7 - Financial Assistance for Projects Orange County - Orange County - Consider authorizing the executive director or designee to negotiate and execute a pass-through agreement with Orange County for construction of FM 299 on a new location from the intersection south of Walden Road and FM 105 to Conner Road (also called Center Road) and FM 105, for a distance of approximately 6.2 miles (MO) The Commission authorized the 2009-2010 pass-through program call on December 16, 2010, under Minute Order 112526. Orange County submitted a proposal to construct FM 299 under a pass-through agreement. In Minute Order 112685 dated May 26, 2011, the commission selected Orange County’s proposal as providing the best value to the state and granted conditional authority to the department to pursue negotiations if staff were unable to successfully negotiate any of the top proposals listed above Orange County. At the commission’s September 29, 2011, meeting the commission was advised that there was funding available for Orange County’s proposal under the 2009-2010 program call. On November 29, 2011, the department notified Orange County that it could begin negotiations on the financial terms of a pass-through agreement, which were subsequently completed and are reflected in the Minute Order.
The Commission authorized the 2009-2010 pass-through program call on December 16, 2010, under Minute Order 112526. Orange County submitted a proposal to construct FM 299 under a pass-through agreement. In Minute Order 112685 dated May 26, 2011, the commission selected Orange County’s proposal as providing the best value to the state and granted conditional authority to the department to pursue negotiations if staff were unable to successfully negotiate any of the top proposals listed above Orange County. At the commission’s September 29, 2011, meeting the commission was advised that there was funding available for Orange County’s proposal under the 2009-2010 program call. On November 29, 2011, the department notified Orange County that it could begin negotiations on the financial terms of a pass-through agreement, which were subsequently completed and are reflected in the Minute Order.
Item 8B - Webb County - Consider approval of the removal of the toll project designation from the segment of State Highway 255 from the intersection of FM 1472 and FM 255 eastward to I-35 in Webb County (MO) Section 37 of Senate Bill 312, 85th Legislature, effective September 1, 2017, adds Transportation Code §228.201(d), providing that the department may not operate any part of State Highway 255 in Webb County as a toll project. This minute order approves the removal of the toll project designation from the segment of State Highway 255 from the intersection of FM 1472 and FM 255 eastward to I-35.
Section 37 of Senate Bill 312, 85th Legislature, effective September 1, 2017, adds Transportation Code §228.201(d), providing that the department may not operate any part of State Highway 255 in Webb County as a toll project. This minute order approves the removal of the toll project designation from the segment of State Highway 255 from the intersection of FM 1472 and FM 255 eastward to I-35.
Item 9 - Lease Agreement Bastrop County - Consider authorizing the department to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, for use by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for the purpose of installing fiber optic lines on established utility poles along SH 71 (MO) This minute order authorizes the department to enter into negotiations and to execute a lease to The University of Texas System within the Austin District. Should the department proceed with entering into a lease for this property the minute order waives the fair market value requirements for an institution of higher education.
This minute order authorizes the department to enter into negotiations and to execute a lease to The University of Texas System within the Austin District. Should the department proceed with entering into a lease for this property the minute order waives the fair market value requirements for an institution of higher education.
Item 11 - Eminent Domain Proceedings Various Counties - Consider the authorization of the filing of condemnation proceedings to acquire real property by eminent domain for non-controlled and controlled access highways (see attached itemized list) (MO) Commission findings, determinations, and authorizations for the state, by motion made in accordance with Senate Bill 18 (82nd Legislature), to acquire by eminent domain, upon the payment of adequate and just compensation, various ownership interests in specific parcels of real property that are needed to develop or improve both non-controlled and controlled access state highways, to include requesting the state attorney general to bring and pursue condemnation suits relating to those specific parcels of real property described in the attached itemized list.
Item 12 - Routine Minute Orders and Reports a. Donations to the Department Various Districts - Consider the acknowledgment of donations made to the department to include: (a) donations in any form, including realty, personalty, money, materials, or services, which are made to the department for the purpose of carrying out its functions and duties; and (b) donations from landowners, with land adjacent to a highway that is part of the state highway system, to construct an improvement on the highway right-of-way that is directly related to improving access to or from the owner’s land (see attached itemized list) (MO) b. Real Estate Dispositions The commission must approve the sales, transfers, and exchanges of state rights of way and other real properties that are no longer needed for a state highway purpose. It must also approve, accept, and acknowledge donations to the state of real property that is valued at $500 or more. (1) Bexar County - Wurzbach Parkway at West Avenue in San Antonio - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for a state highway purpose. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the abutting landowner. Routine Minute Orders and Reports (continued) b. Real Estate Dispositions (continued) (2) Burleson County - FM 60 at FM 2155 - Consider the removal of a segment of FM 60 from the system and designation on a new location, redesignation of a segment, transfer of control, jurisdiction and maintenance to Burleson County, and transfer of right of way to the county (MO) A segment of FM 60 has been realigned. The district has determined that a segment of the old alignment is no longer needed as part of the highway system and should be designated on the new location. The county has agreed to assume control, jurisdiction, and maintenance and has requested that the right of way be transferred to the county to remain in use as a county road. Another segment of the old alignment will be redesignated as FM 2155. (3) Kaufman County - BS 34-A in Terrell - Consider the removal of the highway north of US 80, transfer to the City of Terrell, and redesignation south of US 80 (MO) The district and City of Terrell (city) have agreed that BS 34-A should be removed from the system north of US 80 and that control, jurisdiction and maintenance be transferred to the city. There is no record title to the right of way, and it may be quitclaimed to the city. The segment of BS 34-A south of US 80 will be redesignated as State Spur 226. c. Reports (1) Compliance Division report State law requires the commission to establish a compliance program, which must include a Compliance Division to oversee the program. The Compliance Division is responsible for acting to prevent and detect serious breaches of department policy, fraud, waste, and abuse of office, including any acts of criminal conduct within the department. The Compliance Division is required to provide a monthly report to the commission regarding investigations and a summary of information relating to trends and recommendations. (2) Obligation Limit Report Quarterly status report on the FY 2017 Obligation Limit, the actual obligations utilized through the current month, proposed remaining highway maintenance and construction contract letting for the fiscal year and an update on motor fuel tax receipts (Report) This report will provide the current overall obligation status, by district and metropolitan planning organization, of the FY 2017 Obligation Limit and will also provide the anticipated effect on the obligation limit of remaining proposed highway maintenance and construction letting. The report will also provide an update on motor fuel tax receipts, including estimated versus actual receipts fiscal year to date, and any potential impact on letting volume. (3) Quarterly report on FY 2017 State Highway Fund 6 cash status (Report) This report updates the commission on the year-to-date cash balance and activity of Fund 6. The report will include original projections and actual revenues/inflows and expenditures/outflows on a cash basis. d. Finance (1) Travis and Williamson Counties - Consider the acceptance of the report of Actual Traffic and Revenue for the Central Texas Turnpike System (MO) Report of actual traffic and revenue for the CTTS as of May 31, 2017. Routine Minute Orders and Reports (continued) d. Finance (continued) (2) Quarterly Investment Report (MO) This minute order recognizes the presentation and commission’s acceptance of the quarterly investment report for the investment of funds held by the Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, under the Central Texas Turnpike System master trust indenture; funds for the Pre-paid TxTag account held by the Bank of New York Mellon, acting as custodian; and funds related to obligations issued for the IH 35E Project under a Trust Agreement by and between Amegy Bank, a Division of ZB, National Association, as trustee, and the department. (3) Various Counties - Consider concurrence with the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' funding of construction and other project development costs of projects to be advanced through the use of payments received from the North Texas Tollway Authority in accordance with the SH 121 Toll Project Agreement (MO) The department has established a separate fund to account for and track projects and project costs funded with the SH 121 payments. This minute order authorizes the funding of additional projects costs and changes to the list of previously-approved projects. The project costs to be funded were selected through a cooperative process with the Regional Transportation Council. (4) Various Counties - Consider concurrence with the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' funding of construction and other project development costs of projects to be advanced through the use of payments received from the North Texas Tollway Authority in accordance with the SH 161 Toll Project Agreement (MO) The department has established a separate fund to account for and track projects and project costs funded with the SH 161 payments. This minute order authorizes changes to the list of previously-approved projects. e. Highway Designations (1) Johnson and Tarrant Counties - Consider designating FM 157 concurrent with US 287, redesignating a portion of FM 917 as FM 157, and designating a portion of FM 917 concurrent with FM 157, in and near the city of Mansfield (MO) This minute order designates FM 157 concurrent with US 287 from BU 287-P southward to US 287, a distance of approximately 5.5 miles, redesignates FM 917 as FM 157 from US 287 northwestward to FM 157, a distance of 0.5 miles, and designates FM 917 concurrent with FM 157 from US 287 northwestward to FM 157, a distance of 0.5 miles. (2) Lubbock County - Consider designating State Loop 88 on the state highway system near the city of Lubbock (MO) This minute order designates State Loop 88 on the state highway system from US 84 northwest of Lubbock to US 84 southeast of Lubbock, a distance of approximately 36.9 miles. f. Truck Lane Restriction McLennan County - Consider the approval of proposed lane use restrictions for trucks on I-35 in McLennan County (MO) Transportation Code 545.0651 authorizes the commission to restrict a class of vehicles to two or more lanes of a highway. This proposed minute order establishes a restriction for trucks using a designated section of I-35 in McLennan County. The department worked in conjunction with local jurisdictions in McLennan County to develop the proposed lane restriction. Routine Minute Orders and Reports (continued) g. Designation of Access Control Harris County - SH 99, approximately 500 feet south of Clay Road (SW corner) - Consider the designation of two locations on the highway at which access will be permitted to the abutting property (MO) The designation of two 80-foot breaks in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting landowner to open two proposed driveway locations for access to the southbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated location. h. Speed Zones Various Counties - Consider the establishment or alteration of regulatory and construction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state (MO) This minute order establishes or alters regulatory and construction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state.
A segment of FM 60 has been realigned. The district has determined that a segment of the old alignment is no longer needed as part of the highway system and should be designated on the new location. The county has agreed to assume control, jurisdiction, and maintenance and has requested that the right of way be transferred to the county to remain in use as a county road. Another segment of the old alignment will be redesignated as FM 2155.
The district and City of Terrell (city) have agreed that BS 34-A should be removed from the system north of US 80 and that control, jurisdiction and maintenance be transferred to the city. There is no record title to the right of way, and it may be quitclaimed to the city. The segment of BS 34-A south of US 80 will be redesignated as State Spur 226.
This report will provide the current overall obligation status, by district and metropolitan planning organization, of the FY 2017 Obligation Limit and will also provide the anticipated effect on the obligation limit of remaining proposed highway maintenance and construction letting. The report will also provide an update on motor fuel tax receipts, including estimated versus actual receipts fiscal year to date, and any potential impact on letting volume.
This report updates the commission on the year-to-date cash balance and activity of Fund 6. The report will include original projections and actual revenues/inflows and expenditures/outflows on a cash basis.
Report of actual traffic and revenue for the CTTS as of May 31, 2017.
This minute order recognizes the presentation and commission’s acceptance of the quarterly investment report for the investment of funds held by the Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, under the Central Texas Turnpike System master trust indenture; funds for the Pre-paid TxTag account held by the Bank of New York Mellon, acting as custodian; and funds related to obligations issued for the IH 35E Project under a Trust Agreement by and between Amegy Bank, a Division of ZB, National Association, as trustee, and the department.
The department has established a separate fund to account for and track projects and project costs funded with the SH 121 payments. This minute order authorizes the funding of additional projects costs and changes to the list of previously-approved projects. The project costs to be funded were selected through a cooperative process with the Regional Transportation Council.
The department has established a separate fund to account for and track projects and project costs funded with the SH 161 payments. This minute order authorizes changes to the list of previously-approved projects.
This minute order designates FM 157 concurrent with US 287 from BU 287-P southward to US 287, a distance of approximately 5.5 miles, redesignates FM 917 as FM 157 from US 287 northwestward to FM 157, a distance of 0.5 miles, and designates FM 917 concurrent with FM 157 from US 287 northwestward to FM 157, a distance of 0.5 miles.
This minute order designates State Loop 88 on the state highway system from US 84 northwest of Lubbock to US 84 southeast of Lubbock, a distance of approximately 36.9 miles.
Transportation Code 545.0651 authorizes the commission to restrict a class of vehicles to two or more lanes of a highway. This proposed minute order establishes a restriction for trucks using a designated section of I-35 in McLennan County. The department worked in conjunction with local jurisdictions in McLennan County to develop the proposed lane restriction.
The designation of two 80-foot breaks in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting landowner to open two proposed driveway locations for access to the southbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated location.
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