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August 31, 2017 Texas Transportation Commission Meetings - Texas Department of Transportation
August 31, 2017 Texas Transportation Commission Meetings
Item 2 - Consider the approval of the Minutes of the July 26, 2017, workshop meeting and the July 27, 2017, regular meeting of the Texas Transportation Commission
Consider the approval of the Minutes of the July 26, 2017, workshop meeting and
the July 27, 2017, regular meeting of the Texas Transportation Commission
Items 3A & 3B - Acknowledgment of Service a. Recognize by resolution Glenn Hagler, Procurement Division Director, for 36 years of service to the department b. Recognize by resolution Dennis R. Cooley, P.E., Tyler District Engineer, for 35 years of service to the department
Items 3A & 3B
a. Recognize by resolution Glenn Hagler, Procurement Division Director,
b. Recognize by resolution Dennis R. Cooley, P.E., Tyler District Engineer,
Item 4 - Financial Management Consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget (MO) This minute order adopts the department’s annual budget as prescribed by the General Appropriations Act.
Consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget (MO)
Item 5 - Memorandum of Understanding Consider authorizing the department to enter into a development agreement and memorandum of understanding with the United States Department of Transportation, the Arizona Department of Transportation, the California Department of Transportation, and the New Mexico Department of Transportation related to the development of the Interstate 10 Corridor (MO) This minute order authorizes the executive director of the department to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Transportation and the departments of transportation of New Mexico, Arizona, and California related to the development of the Interstate 10 Corridor. The primary objectives of the partnership are to encourage states to leverage public and private resources by utilizing evolving technology to develop innovative national and regional approaches to reduce congestion, increase freight system reliability, and enhance the quality of life for U.S. citizens.
Consider authorizing the department to enter into a development agreement and
memorandum of understanding with the United States Department of Transportation, the
Arizona Department of Transportation, the California Department of Transportation, and
the New Mexico Department of Transportation related to the development of the
Interstate 10 Corridor (MO)
This minute order authorizes the executive director of the department to enter into agreements with the
United States Department of Transportation and the departments of transportation of New Mexico,
Arizona, and California related to the development of the Interstate 10 Corridor. The primary objectives of the partnership are to encourage states to leverage public and private resources by utilizing evolving
technology to develop innovative national and regional approaches to reduce congestion, increase freight
system reliability, and enhance the quality of life for U.S. citizens.
Item 6 - Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Consider the approval of the 2018 UTP (MO) (Presentation) The UTP is a 10-year statewide plan for transportation project development. The Project Selection Process (PSP) is approved annually and describes the funding categories and process for selecting transportation projects. This minute order approves the 2018 UTP for fiscal years 2018-2027 as well as the PSP for the 2018 UTP.
Consider the approval of the 2018 UTP (MO) (Presentation)
The UTP is a 10-year statewide plan for transportation project development. The Project Selection Process
(PSP) is approved annually and describes the funding categories and process for selecting transportation
projects. This minute order approves the 2018 UTP for fiscal years 2018-2027 as well as the PSP for the
2018 UTP.
Item 7A - Aviation Various Counties - Consider the award of federal non-primary entitlement grant funding for airport improvement projects at various locations (MO) Federal law authorizes the award of federal non-primary entitlement grant funding to preserve and improve the state's general aviation system.
funding for airport improvement projects at various locations (MO)
Federal law authorizes the award of federal non-primary entitlement grant funding to preserve
and improve the state's general aviation system.
Item 7B - Various Counties - Consider the award of federal and state grant funding for airport improvement projects at various locations (MO) Federal law authorizes the award of federal state apportionment grant funding to preserve and improve the state's general aviation system. State law authorizes the award of state grant funding for capital improvement projects.
Various Counties - Consider the award of federal and state grant funding for
airport improvement projects at various locations (MO)
Federal law authorizes the award of federal state apportionment grant funding to preserve and
improve the state's general aviation system. State law authorizes the award of state grant funding
Item 7C - Various Counties - Consider the award of federal discretionary grant funding for airport improvement projects at various locations (MO) Federal law authorizes the award of federal discretionary grant funding to preserve and improve the state's general aviation system.
Various Counties - Consider the award of federal discretionary grant funding for
Federal law authorizes the award of federal discretionary grant funding to preserve and improve
the state's general aviation system.
Item 7D - Various Counties - Consider the approval of the Routine Airport Maintenance Program (MO) State law authorizes the award of state funding for routine airport maintenance projects.
Various Counties - Consider the approval of the Routine Airport Maintenance
Item 7E - Various Counties - Consider the approval of the Aviation Capital Improvement Program (MO) (Presentation) The Texas Department of Transportation is required to prepare and update annually a multi-year aviation facilities capital improvement program.
Various Counties - Consider the approval of the Aviation Capital Improvement
Program (MO) (Presentation)
The Texas Department of Transportation is required to prepare and update annually a multi-year
aviation facilities capital improvement program.
Items 8A & 8B - Advisory Committee Appointments a. Border Trade Advisory Committee Consider the appointment of members to the Border Trade Advisory Committee (MO) (Presentation) This minute order appoints members to the Border Trade Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee, created in 2001 by the 77th Legislature, is to define and develop a strategy and make recommendations to the commission and the governor, to address the highest priority border trade transportation challenges. b. Bicycle Advisory Committee Consider the appointment of members to the Bicycle Advisory Committee (MO) (Presentation) The Bicycle Advisory Committee advises the commission on bicycle issues and matters of mutual concern between the department and the bicycling community. By involving representatives of the public, including bicyclists and other interested parties, the department helps ensure effective communication with the bicycle community, and that the bicyclist's perspective will be considered in the development of departmental policies affecting bicycle use, including the design, construction, and maintenance of highways. This minute order appoints members to the Border Trade Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee, created in 2001 by the 77th Legislature, is to define and develop a strategy and make recommendations to the commission and the governor, to address the highest priority border trade transportation challenges.
Items 8A & 8B
a. Border Trade Advisory Committee
b. Bicycle Advisory Committee
Item 9 - Public Transportation Various Counties - Consider the award of FY 2018 state funds, federal §5304 Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning Program funds and state matching 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 §5304 funds and state matching funds to select planning agencies, 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 commission. TDC are awarded to various agencies to assist with the match of federal funds.
Various Counties - Consider the award of FY 2018 state funds, federal §5304 Statewide
and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning Program funds and state matching 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 §5304 funds and state matching
funds to select planning agencies, 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
commission. TDC are awarded to various agencies to assist with the match of federal funds.
Item 10A - Promulgation of Administrative Rules Under Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, and the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, Chapter 2001: Proposed Adoption Chapter 31 - Public Transportation Repeal of §31.17, Section 5316 Grant Program and §31.18, Section 5317 Grant Program (Federal Programs); and Amendments to §31.3, Definitions (General); §31.11, Formula Program (State Programs); §31.30, Section 5339 Grant Program, §31.31, Section 5310 Grant Program, and §31.36, Section 5311 Grant Program (Federal Programs); §31.42, Standard Federal Requirements, §31.43, Contract Requirements, §31.44, Procurement Requirements, §31.45, Accounting and Financial Recordkeeping Requirements, §31.47, Audit and Project Close-Out Standards, and §31.48, Project Oversight (Program Administration); §31.50, Recordkeeping and Inventory Requirements, and §31.57, Disposition (Property Management Standards) (MO) The proposed amendments address the impact of changes in House Bill 1140, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, and appropriations, revise funding allocation formulas, address the impacts of revised federal program guidance, remove obsolete text, and update references to current authorizing statutes. These revised rules will impact urban and rural areas of the state.
Program (Federal Programs); and Amendments to §31.3, Definitions (General);
§31.11, Formula Program (State Programs); §31.30, Section 5339 Grant Program,
§31.31, Section 5310 Grant Program, and §31.36, Section 5311 Grant Program
(Federal Programs); §31.42, Standard Federal Requirements, §31.43, Contract
Requirements, §31.44, Procurement Requirements, §31.45, Accounting and
Financial Recordkeeping Requirements, §31.47, Audit and Project Close-Out
Standards, and §31.48, Project Oversight (Program Administration); §31.50,
Recordkeeping and Inventory Requirements, and §31.57, Disposition (Property
Management Standards) (MO)
The proposed amendments address the impact of changes in House Bill 1140, 85th Legislature,
Regular Session, and appropriations, revise funding allocation formulas, address the impacts of
revised federal program guidance, remove obsolete text, and update references to current
authorizing statutes. These revised rules will impact urban and rural areas of the state.
Item 10B - Promulgation of Administrative Rules Under Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, and the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, Chapter 2001: Proposed Adoption Chapter 21 - Right of Way Repeal of §§21.146-21.149, 21.151, 21.165, 21.189, 21.194, 21.196; Amendments §§21.141-21.145, 21.150, 21.152- 21.156, 21.158-21.164, 21.166- 21.182, 21.184-21.188, 21.190-21.193, 21.195, 21.197-21.204; New §§21.189, 21.205 and 21.206 (Subchapter I, Regulation of Signs along Interstate and Primary Highways, Division 1, Signs) and Repeal of §§21.251-21.260 (Subchapter I, Regulation of Signs along Interstate and Primary Highways, Division 2, Electronic Signs) (MO) These changes amend the department’s Highway Beautification Program to implement Senate Bill 2006 and Senate Bill 312, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, which made substantive changes to the classifications of signs that are regulated under the program and increased the maximum height for certain signs in existence on March 1, 2017. The amendments also make various changes including the clarification of existing procedures, streamlining the application and renewal processes, and removing land owner notifications.
Repeal of §§21.146-21.149, 21.151, 21.165, 21.189, 21.194, 21.196;
Amendments §§21.141-21.145, 21.150, 21.152- 21.156, 21.158-21.164, 21.166-
21.182, 21.184-21.188, 21.190-21.193, 21.195, 21.197-21.204; New §§21.189,
21.205 and 21.206 (Subchapter I, Regulation of Signs along Interstate and
Primary Highways, Division 1, Signs) and Repeal of §§21.251-21.260
(Subchapter I, Regulation of Signs along Interstate and Primary Highways,
Division 2, Electronic Signs) (MO)
These changes amend the department’s Highway Beautification Program to implement Senate Bill
2006 and Senate Bill 312, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, which made substantive changes to
the classifications of signs that are regulated under the program and increased the maximum
height for certain signs in existence on March 1, 2017. The amendments also make various
changes including the clarification of existing procedures, streamlining the application and
renewal processes, and removing land owner notifications.
Item 10C - Promulgation of Administrative Rules (continued) Proposed Adoption (continued) Chapter 10 - Ethical Conduct by Entities Doing Business with the Department Amendments to §10.6 (Conflict of Interest) (MO) In accordance with Senate Bill 533, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, the revolving door laws have been revised. Amendments to §10.6 revise the definition of conflict of interest for entities who hire former department employees who participated on behalf of the department in a procurement or contract negotiation involving their new employer. The proposed amendments also revise the definition of conflict of interest in Chapter 10 to align with the definition of conflict of interest used in other chapters of the department’s rules.
Proposed Adoption (continued)
the Department Amendments to §10.6 (Conflict of Interest) (MO)
In accordance with Senate Bill 533, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, the revolving door laws
have been revised. Amendments to §10.6 revise the definition of conflict of interest for entities
who hire former department employees who participated on behalf of the department in a
procurement or contract negotiation involving their new employer. The proposed amendments
also revise the definition of conflict of interest in Chapter 10 to align with the definition of conflict
of interest used in other chapters of the department’s rules.
Item 11 - Purchase Order Amendment Consider the approval of a change to a purchase order awarded under Chapter 2155 of the Texas Government Code for the provision of managed outsourced information technology services for the department (MO) Government Code, Section 2155.088, requires that the governing body of a state agency, at a meeting, consider a material change to the contract for goods or services awarded under Government Code, Chapter 2155, and consider why that change is necessary. The proposed amendment is a material change under Chapter 2155.
Consider the approval of a change to a purchase order awarded under Chapter 2155 of the
Texas Government Code for the provision of managed outsourced information
technology services for the department (MO)
Government Code, Section 2155.088, requires that the governing body of a state agency, at a meeting,
consider a material change to the contract for goods or services awarded under Government Code,
Chapter 2155, and consider why that change is necessary. The proposed amendment is a material change
under Chapter 2155.
Item 12 - State Infrastructure Bank El Paso County - El Paso County - Consider final approval of a request from El Paso County for a State Infrastructure Bank loan in the amount of up to $4,920,000 to pay a portion of the costs of constructing a highway improvement project along Interstate Highway 10 between Airway Boulevard and Viscount Boulevard in the City of El Paso (MO) The SIB loan will be secured by a pledge of ad valorem taxes, excluding maintenance and operations advalorem taxes. The loan will be used to pay for the county’s participation in a highway improvement project to construct improvements over approximately 2.3 miles of the Interstate Highway 10 corridor between Airway Boulevard and Viscount Boulevard in the City of El Paso, including ramp reconfigurations and frontage road improvements.
El Paso County - El Paso County - Consider final approval of a request from El Paso
County for a State Infrastructure Bank loan in the amount of up to $4,920,000 to pay a
portion of the costs of constructing a highway improvement project along Interstate
Highway 10 between Airway Boulevard and Viscount Boulevard in the City of El Paso
The SIB loan will be secured by a pledge of ad valorem taxes, excluding maintenance and operations advalorem taxes. The loan will be used to pay for the county’s participation in a highway improvement
project to construct improvements over approximately 2.3 miles of the Interstate Highway 10 corridor
between Airway Boulevard and Viscount Boulevard in the City of El Paso, including ramp reconfigurations
and frontage road improvements.
Item 13 - Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation Consider the appointment of directors to the Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation (MO) The commission is required to appoint three directors who are employees of the department to serve six year terms on the corporation’s board. The commission previously appointed three directors to the corporation’s board for terms that are set to expire on August 31, 2017.
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation
Consider the appointment of directors to the Texas Private Activity Bond Surface
Transportation Corporation (MO)
The commission is required to appoint three directors who are employees of the department to serve six
year terms on the corporation’s board. The commission previously appointed three directors to the
corporation’s board for terms that are set to expire on August 31, 2017.
Item 14A - Toll Operations Dallas and Tarrant Counties - In accordance with Regional Transportation Council policy, consider the establishment of toll rates for SH 183 from just east of SH 121 to near I-35E/Trinity Parkway (including the proposed Diamond Interchange Phase II, a portion of which is comprised of SH 114 from Loop 12 to SH 183), Loop 12 from SH 183 to I-35E, and SH 114 from International Parkway to Loop 12 (SH 183 Managed Lanes Project) in Dallas and Tarrant Counties (MO) The SH 183 Managed Lanes Project includes concurrent flow managed tolled lanes on SH 183 from just east of SH 121 to near I-35E/Trinity Parkway (including the proposed Diamond Interchange Phase II, a portion of which is comprised of SH 114 from Loop 12 to SH 183), Loop 12 from SH 183 to I-35E and SH 114 from International Parkway to Loop 12 in Dallas and Tarrant Counties. The SH 183 Managed Lanes Project is an all-electronic, open road tolling managed lane facility.
Dallas and Tarrant Counties - In accordance with Regional Transportation
Council policy, consider the establishment of toll rates for SH 183 from just east
of SH 121 to near I-35E/Trinity Parkway (including the proposed Diamond
Interchange Phase II, a portion of which is comprised of SH 114 from Loop 12 to
SH 183), Loop 12 from SH 183 to I-35E, and SH 114 from International Parkway
to Loop 12 (SH 183 Managed Lanes Project) in Dallas and Tarrant Counties
The SH 183 Managed Lanes Project includes concurrent flow managed tolled lanes on SH 183
from just east of SH 121 to near I-35E/Trinity Parkway (including the proposed Diamond
Interchange Phase II, a portion of which is comprised of SH 114 from Loop 12 to SH 183),
Loop 12 from SH 183 to I-35E and SH 114 from International Parkway to Loop 12 in Dallas and
Tarrant Counties. The SH 183 Managed Lanes Project is an all-electronic, open road tolling
managed lane facility.
Item 14B - Various Counties - Consider the approval of additional programs and projects, specifically the implementation of the veterans discount program on the Central Texas Turnpike System (CTTS), to be funded with payments received from SH 130 Concession Company, LLC under the SH 130, Segments 5&6 Facility Concession Agreement for the right to develop, finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain the SH 130 toll project from US 183 in Travis County to I-10 in Guadalupe County, and interest earned on those payments (SH 130 payments), and the allocation of funds from the SH 130 payments to that program and project (MO) The department has established a separate fund to account for and track projects and project costs funded with the SH 130 payments. This minute order authorizes additional programs and projects to be funded with those payments.
Various Counties - Consider the approval of additional programs and projects,
specifically the implementation of the veterans discount program on the Central
Texas Turnpike System (CTTS), to be funded with payments received from
SH 130 Concession Company, LLC under the SH 130, Segments 5&6 Facility
Concession Agreement for the right to develop, finance, design, construct,
operate, and maintain the SH 130 toll project from US 183 in Travis County to
I-10 in Guadalupe County, and interest earned on those payments (SH 130
payments), and the allocation of funds from the SH 130 payments to that program
and project (MO)
costs funded with the SH 130 payments. This minute order authorizes additional programs and
projects to be funded with those payments.
Item 15 - Audit Plan Consider the approval of the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 and determine whether adequate resources have been dedicated to the internal audit program (MO) (Presentation) State law requires the internal auditor to create an annual audit plan that is prepared using risk assessment techniques and that identifies the individual audits to be conducted during the year. The audit plan must be approved by the commission. In addition, the commission must review the resources dedicated to the internal audit program and determine if adequate resources exist to ensure that risks identified in the annual risk assessment are covered in a reasonable timeframe.
Consider the approval of the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 and determine whether
adequate resources have been dedicated to the internal audit program (MO)
State law requires the internal auditor to create an annual audit plan that is prepared using risk
assessment techniques and that identifies the individual audits to be conducted during the year. The audit plan must be approved by the commission. In addition, the commission must review the resources
dedicated to the internal audit program and determine if adequate resources exist to ensure that risks
identified in the annual risk assessment are covered in a reasonable timeframe.
Item 16A - Contracts Consider the award or rejection of contracts for highway construction and maintenance, and construction and rehabilitation of buildings. These proposed minute orders contain information concerning the receipt of bids for highway improvement contracts. The department may reschedule receipt of bids for those projects where the commission rejects all bids. Those bids accepted by the commission will result in conditional contract awards to the low bidders. Contract award conditions may involve securing funding from other sources, the contractor's ability to satisfy federal DBE subcontracting requirements, or other requirements as outlined in the project bid proposal. Construction of Highways and Other Transportation Facilities (see attached itemized list) (MO)
Item 16B - Highway Maintenance (see attached itemized list) (MO)
Item 16C - Construction and Rehabilitation of Buildings (see attached itemized list) (MO)
Item 17 - 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 18 - 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 - FM 2252 at Thousand Oaks Drive 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. (2) Bexar County - I-37 at Pearl Parkway in San Antonio - Consider the transfer of right of way to the City of San Antonio (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for a state highway purpose. The City of San Antonio (city) will assume control, jurisdiction, and maintenance and has requested the land to be transferred to the city for use as part of a local street. The land may be transferred to the city with the provision that it reverts to the state if it ceases to be used for public road purposes. (3) Denton County - 1666 Oak Ridge Drive in Corinth - Consider the quitclaim of land quitclaimed to the state in error (MO) Land intended to be conveyed to a private party was conveyed to the state in error. The land is not needed for a highway purpose and may be quitclaimed to the intended grantee to correct the error. (4) El Paso County - I-10, northwest corner at Eastlake in El Paso - 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. (5) Hidalgo County - US 281, south side, west of Relampago - Consider the sale of a roadside park to abutting landowners (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for a state highway purpose. The owners of one property abutting the land have requested to purchase the land. Owners of another abutting property have waived interest in the land, and it may be sold to the requesters. (6) Tarrant County - FM 731 (Roberts Road) in Crowley - Consider the transfer of right of way to the City of Crowley (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer for a state highway purpose. The City of Crowley (city) has agreed to assume control, jurisdiction and maintenance and has requested that the right of way be transferred to the city. The right of way may be transferred to the city without cost to remain in use for public road purposes. (7) Tarrant County - I-35W northwest corner at Heritage Trace Parkway in Fort Worth - 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. (8) Travis County - SL 360, northeast corner at Ben White/S. Lamar in Austin - Consider the sale of right of way to the successful bidder (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The local governmental entities and abutting landowners declined to purchase the land, and it was advertised for sale by sealed bid. An acceptable bid was received, and the land may be sold to the successful bidder. c. Reports 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. d. Finance (1) Dallas and Denton Counties - Consider the approval of the I-35E Managed Lanes Project annual budget of operating, maintenance, and capital expenditures, and acceptance of the annual inspection report (MO) This minute order approves the annual budget of operating, maintenance, and capital expenditures for the I-35E Managed Lanes Project in Dallas and Denton counties. The department financed a portion of the costs of the I-35E Project with a TIFIA loan. The trust agreement for the loan stipulates that the commission will adopt an annual budget by the business day preceding the first day of each fiscal year. In addition, the trust agreement requires that the General Engineering Consultant perform an annual inspection on or before the 90th day prior to the end of each fiscal year and to submit an inspection report to the commission. (2) Travis and Williamson Counties - Approval of the Central Texas Turnpike System (CTTS) annual operating, maintenance, and capital budgets (MO) This minute order approves the annual operating, maintenance, and capital budgets for the CTTS which consists of SH 130 Segments 1-4, SH 45N, SH 45SE, and Loop 1 extension. Some costs of the CTTS were financed with debt obligations. The Indenture of Trust stipulates that the commission will adopt annual budgets by August 31 of the preceding fiscal year. (3) Annual review and approval of the investment policy and investment strategies applicable to all funds not otherwise required to be invested by the comptroller (MO) This minute order approves the department’s investment policy and investment strategies. The Public Funds Investment Act requires the commission to review the investment policy and investment strategies on an annual basis, and to approve by order any modifications to the investment policy and investment strategies. (4) Annual review of debt management policy and derivative management policy (MO) This minute order approves the debt management policy which establishes parameters for the commission's financing programs considering acceptable levels of risk, minimizing interest costs and optimizing future flexibility with consideration to achieving and maintaining the best possible credit ratings. Additionally, this minute order approves the derivative management policy which establishes responsibilities, objectives and guidelines for use of derivatives such as interest rate swaps and similar products to efficiently and prudently manage the commission's asset/liability profile. e. Designation of Access Control (1) Baylor County - US 277, north of FM 422 - Consider the designation of one location on the frontage road at which access will be permitted to the abutting property (MO) The designation of one 45-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting landowner to open one proposed driveway location for access, permitting access to and from the southbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated location. (2) Harris County - I-10, approximately 700 feet east of Studemont Street - Consider the designation of a location on the highway at which access will be permitted to the abutting property (MO) The designation of one 68-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting landowner to open one local street location for access to the eastbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated location. (3) Harris County - I-10, approximately 220 feet east of Studemont Street - Consider the designation of a location on the highway at which access will be permitted to the abutting property (MO) The designation of one 63-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting landowner to open one proposed driveway location for access to the eastbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated location. (4) 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 locations. (5) Harris County - SH 288, approximately 200 feet north of North MacGregor Drive - Consider the designation of three locations on the highway at which access will be permitted to the abutting property (MO) The designation of two 25-foot breaks and one 35-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting landowner to open three proposed driveway locations for access to the northbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated locations. f. 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. ADJOURN
(1) Bexar County - FM 2252 at Thousand Oaks Drive in San Antonio -
(2) Bexar County - I-37 at Pearl Parkway in San Antonio - Consider the
transfer of right of way to the City of San Antonio (MO)
The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for a state highway purpose. The City of San Antonio (city) will assume control, jurisdiction, and maintenance and has requested the land to be transferred to the city for use as part of a local street. The land may be transferred to the city with the provision that it reverts to the state if it ceases to be used for public road purposes.
(3) Denton County - 1666 Oak Ridge Drive in Corinth - Consider the
(4) El Paso County - I-10, northwest corner at Eastlake in El Paso - Consider
(5) Hidalgo County - US 281, south side, west of Relampago - Consider the
sale of a roadside park to abutting landowners (MO)
The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for a state highway
purpose. The owners of one property abutting the land have requested to purchase the
land. Owners of another abutting property have waived interest in the land, and it may
be sold to the requesters.
(6) Tarrant County - FM 731 (Roberts Road) in Crowley - Consider
the transfer of right of way to the City of Crowley (MO)
The district has determined that the land is no longer for a state highway purpose. The
City of Crowley (city) has agreed to assume control, jurisdiction and maintenance and
has requested that the right of way be transferred to the city. The right of way may be
transferred to the city without cost to remain in use for public road purposes.
(7) Tarrant County - I-35W northwest corner at Heritage Trace Parkway
in Fort Worth - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner
purpose. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold
to the abutting landowner.
(8) Travis County - SL 360, northeast corner at Ben White/S. Lamar in
Austin - Consider the sale of right of way to the successful bidder (MO)
local governmental entities and abutting landowners declined to purchase the land, and
it was advertised for sale by sealed bid. An acceptable bid was received, and the land
may be sold to the successful bidder.
(1) Dallas and Denton Counties - Consider the approval of the I-35E
Managed Lanes Project annual budget of operating, maintenance, and
capital expenditures, and acceptance of the annual inspection report (MO)
This minute order approves the annual budget of operating, maintenance, and capital
expenditures for the I-35E Managed Lanes Project in Dallas and Denton counties. The
department financed a portion of the costs of the I-35E Project with a TIFIA loan. The
trust agreement for the loan stipulates that the commission will adopt an annual budget
by the business day preceding the first day of each fiscal year. In addition, the trust
agreement requires that the General Engineering Consultant perform an annual
inspection on or before the 90th day prior to the end of each fiscal year and to submit an
inspection report to the commission.
Turnpike System (CTTS) annual operating, maintenance, and capital
the CTTS which consists of SH 130 Segments 1-4, SH 45N, SH 45SE, and Loop 1
extension. Some costs of the CTTS were financed with debt obligations. The Indenture of
Trust stipulates that the commission will adopt annual budgets by August 31 of the
(3) Annual review and approval of the investment policy and investment
strategies applicable to all funds not otherwise required to be invested by
the comptroller (MO)
This minute order approves the department’s investment policy and investment strategies.
The Public Funds Investment Act requires the commission to review the investment policy
and investment strategies on an annual basis, and to approve by order any modifications
to the investment policy and investment strategies.
(4) Annual review of debt management policy and derivative management
policy (MO)
minimizing interest costs and optimizing future flexibility with consideration to achieving
and maintaining the best possible credit ratings. Additionally, this minute order
approves the derivative management policy which establishes responsibilities, objectives
and guidelines for use of derivatives such as interest rate swaps and similar products to
(1) Baylor County - US 277, north of FM 422 - Consider the designation of
one location on the frontage road at which access will be permitted to the
abutting property (MO)
landowner to open one proposed driveway location for access, permitting access to and
from the southbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be
permitted at the designated location.
(2) Harris County - I-10, approximately 700 feet east of Studemont Street -
Consider the designation of a location on the highway at which access will
be permitted to the abutting property (MO)
The designation of one 68-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting
landowner to open one local street location for access to the eastbound frontage road.
The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated location.
(3) Harris County - I-10, approximately 220 feet east of Studemont Street -
The designation of one 63-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting
landowner to open one proposed driveway location for access to the eastbound frontage
road. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated
(4) 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
(5) Harris County - SH 288, approximately 200 feet north of North
MacGregor Drive - Consider the designation of three locations on the
highway at which access will be permitted to the abutting property (MO)
The designation of two 25-foot breaks and one 35-foot break in the control-of-access line
will allow the abutting landowner to open three proposed driveway locations for access
to the northbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be
permitted at the designated locations.
What is 'Nine' plus 7?
Call to Order - 9:00 A.M. CONVENE MEETING Item 1 - Safety Briefing Staff will provide general safety... Item 2 - Consider the approval of the Minutes of the July 2... Items 3A & 3B - Acknowledgment of Service a. Recognize by ... Item 4 - Financial Management Consider adoption of the Fis... Item 5 - Memorandum of Understanding Consider authorizing ... Item 6 - Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Consider the... Item 7A - Aviation Various Counties - Consider the award o... Item 7B - Various Counties - Consider the award of federal ... Item 7C - Various Counties - Consider the award of federal ... Item 7D - Various Counties - Consider the approval of the R... Item 7E - Various Counties - Consider the approval of the A... Items 8A & 8B - Advisory Committee Appointments a. Border ... Item 9 - Public Transportation Various Counties - Consider... Item 10A - Promulgation of Administrative Rules Under Title... Item 10B - Promulgation of Administrative Rules Under Title... Item 10C - Promulgation of Administrative Rules (continued)... Item 11 - Purchase Order Amendment Consider the approval o... Item 12 - State Infrastructure Bank El Paso County - El Pas... Item 13 - Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportatio... Item 14A - Toll Operations Dallas and Tarrant Counties - I... Item 14B - Various Counties - Consider the approval of addi... Item 15 - Audit Plan Consider the approval of the Audit Pl... Item 16A - Contracts Consider the award or rejection of co... Item 16B - Highway Maintenance (see attached itemized list)... Item 16C - Construction and Rehabilitation of Buildings (se... Item 17 - Eminent Domain Proceedings Various Counties - Con... Item 18 - Routine Minute Orders and Reports a. Donations t...
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The primary objectives of the partnership are to encourage states to leverage public and private resources by utilizing evolving\ntechnology to develop innovative national and regional approaches to reduce congestion, increase freight\nsystem reliability, and enhance the quality of life for U.S. citizens."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-525.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-525.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-525.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 6 ","mediaid":9,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-525.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-525.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Unified Transportation Program (UTP)\n\nConsider the approval of the 2018 UTP (MO) (Presentation)\nThe UTP is a 10-year statewide plan for transportation project development. 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Border Trade Advisory Committee\nConsider the appointment of members to the Border Trade Advisory Committee\n(MO) (Presentation)\nThis minute order appoints members to the Border Trade Advisory Committee. The purpose of the\ncommittee, created in 2001 by the 77th Legislature, is to define and develop a strategy and make\nrecommendations to the commission and the governor, to address the highest priority border\ntrade transportation challenges.\n\nb. Bicycle Advisory Committee\nConsider the appointment of members to the Bicycle Advisory Committee (MO)\n(Presentation)\nThe Bicycle Advisory Committee advises the commission on bicycle issues and matters of mutual\nconcern between the department and the bicycling community. By involving representatives of the\npublic, including bicyclists and other interested parties, the department helps ensure effective\ncommunication with the bicycle community, and that the bicyclist's perspective will be considered\nin the development of departmental policies affecting bicycle use, including the design,\nconstruction, and maintenance of highways.\n\nThis minute order appoints members to the Border Trade Advisory Committee. The purpose of the\ncommittee, created in 2001 by the 77th Legislature, is to define and develop a strategy and make\nrecommendations to the commission and the governor, to address the highest priority border\ntrade transportation challenges."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-821.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-821.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-821.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 9 ","mediaid":17,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-821.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-821.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Public Transportation\n\nVarious Counties - Consider the award of FY 2018 state funds, federal \u00a75304 Statewide\nand Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning Program funds and state matching funds,\nfederal \u00a75310 Formula Grants for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with\nDisabilities Program funds, federal \u00a75311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program\nfunds, and transportation development credits to various entities (MO)\n\nThe awards identified in this minute order reflect the allocation of state grant funds from state FY 2018\nappropriations to urban and rural public transportation providers, federal \u00a75304 funds and state matching\nfunds to select planning agencies, federal \u00a75310 funds and transportation development credits (TDC) to\nvarious public transportation providers, federal \u00a75311 funds and TDC to rural public transportation\nproviders for a formula allocation based on vehicle revenue miles, and \u00a75311 funds to rural transit\nagencies to address impacts of the 2010 Census beyond the formula-based awards awarded by the\ncommission. TDC are awarded to various agencies to assist with the match of federal funds."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-822.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-822.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-822.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 10A ","mediaid":18,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-822.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-822.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Promulgation of Administrative Rules Under Title 43, Texas Administrative Code,\nand the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, Chapter 2001:\nProposed Adoption\n\nChapter 31 - Public Transportation\nRepeal of \u00a731.17, Section 5316 Grant Program and \u00a731.18, Section 5317 Grant\nProgram (Federal Programs); and Amendments to \u00a731.3, Definitions (General);\n\u00a731.11, Formula Program (State Programs); \u00a731.30, Section 5339 Grant Program,\n\u00a731.31, Section 5310 Grant Program, and \u00a731.36, Section 5311 Grant Program\n(Federal Programs); \u00a731.42, Standard Federal Requirements, \u00a731.43, Contract\nRequirements, \u00a731.44, Procurement Requirements, \u00a731.45, Accounting and\nFinancial Recordkeeping Requirements, \u00a731.47, Audit and Project Close-Out\nStandards, and \u00a731.48, Project Oversight (Program Administration); \u00a731.50,\nRecordkeeping and Inventory Requirements, and \u00a731.57, Disposition (Property\nManagement Standards) (MO)\n\nThe proposed amendments address the impact of changes in House Bill 1140, 85th Legislature,\nRegular Session, and appropriations, revise funding allocation formulas, address the impacts of\nrevised federal program guidance, remove obsolete text, and update references to current\nauthorizing statutes. These revised rules will impact urban and rural areas of the state."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-823.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-823.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-823.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 10B ","mediaid":19,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-823.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-823.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Promulgation of Administrative Rules Under Title 43, Texas Administrative Code,\nand the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, Chapter 2001:\nProposed Adoption\n\nChapter 21 - Right of Way\nRepeal of \u00a7\u00a721.146-21.149, 21.151, 21.165, 21.189, 21.194, 21.196;\nAmendments \u00a7\u00a721.141-21.145, 21.150, 21.152- 21.156, 21.158-21.164, 21.166-\n21.182, 21.184-21.188, 21.190-21.193, 21.195, 21.197-21.204; New \u00a7\u00a721.189,\n21.205 and 21.206 (Subchapter I, Regulation of Signs along Interstate and\nPrimary Highways, Division 1, Signs) and Repeal of \u00a7\u00a721.251-21.260\n(Subchapter I, Regulation of Signs along Interstate and Primary Highways,\nDivision 2, Electronic Signs) (MO)\n\nThese changes amend the department\u2019s Highway Beautification Program to implement Senate Bill\n2006 and Senate Bill 312, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, which made substantive changes to\nthe classifications of signs that are regulated under the program and increased the maximum\nheight for certain signs in existence on March 1, 2017. The amendments also make various\nchanges including the clarification of existing procedures, streamlining the application and\nrenewal processes, and removing land owner notifications."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-824.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-824.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-824.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 10C ","mediaid":20,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-824.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-824.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Promulgation of Administrative Rules (continued)\nProposed Adoption (continued)\n\nChapter 10 - Ethical Conduct by Entities Doing Business with\nthe Department Amendments to \u00a710.6 (Conflict of Interest) (MO)\n\nIn accordance with Senate Bill 533, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, the revolving door laws\nhave been revised. Amendments to \u00a710.6 revise the definition of conflict of interest for entities\nwho hire former department employees who participated on behalf of the department in a\nprocurement or contract negotiation involving their new employer. The proposed amendments\nalso revise the definition of conflict of interest in Chapter 10 to align with the definition of conflict\nof interest used in other chapters of the department\u2019s rules."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-825.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-825.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-825.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 11 ","mediaid":21,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-825.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-825.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Purchase Order Amendment\n\nConsider the approval of a change to a purchase order awarded under Chapter 2155 of the\nTexas Government Code for the provision of managed outsourced information\ntechnology services for the department (MO)\n\nGovernment Code, Section 2155.088, requires that the governing body of a state agency, at a meeting,\nconsider a material change to the contract for goods or services awarded under Government Code,\nChapter 2155, and consider why that change is necessary. The proposed amendment is a material change\nunder Chapter 2155."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-826.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-826.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-826.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 12 ","mediaid":22,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-826.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-826.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"State Infrastructure Bank\nEl Paso County - El Paso County - Consider final approval of a request from El Paso\nCounty for a State Infrastructure Bank loan in the amount of up to $4,920,000 to pay a\nportion of the costs of constructing a highway improvement project along Interstate\nHighway 10 between Airway Boulevard and Viscount Boulevard in the City of El Paso\n(MO)\n\nThe SIB loan will be secured by a pledge of ad valorem taxes, excluding maintenance and operations advalorem taxes. The loan will be used to pay for the county\u2019s participation in a highway improvement\nproject to construct improvements over approximately 2.3 miles of the Interstate Highway 10 corridor\nbetween Airway Boulevard and Viscount Boulevard in the City of El Paso, including ramp reconfigurations\nand frontage road improvements."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-827.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-827.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-827.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 13 ","mediaid":23,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-827.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-827.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation\nConsider the appointment of directors to the Texas Private Activity Bond Surface\nTransportation Corporation (MO)\n\nThe commission is required to appoint three directors who are employees of the department to serve six\nyear terms on the corporation\u2019s board. The commission previously appointed three directors to the\ncorporation\u2019s board for terms that are set to expire on August 31, 2017."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-828.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-828.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-828.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 14A ","mediaid":24,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-828.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-828.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Toll Operations\n\nDallas and Tarrant Counties - In accordance with Regional Transportation\nCouncil policy, consider the establishment of toll rates for SH 183 from just east\nof SH 121 to near I-35E/Trinity Parkway (including the proposed Diamond\nInterchange Phase II, a portion of which is comprised of SH 114 from Loop 12 to\nSH 183), Loop 12 from SH 183 to I-35E, and SH 114 from International Parkway\nto Loop 12 (SH 183 Managed Lanes Project) in Dallas and Tarrant Counties\n(MO)\n\nThe SH 183 Managed Lanes Project includes concurrent flow managed tolled lanes on SH 183\nfrom just east of SH 121 to near I-35E/Trinity Parkway (including the proposed Diamond\nInterchange Phase II, a portion of which is comprised of SH 114 from Loop 12 to SH 183),\nLoop 12 from SH 183 to I-35E and SH 114 from International Parkway to Loop 12 in Dallas and\nTarrant Counties. The SH 183 Managed Lanes Project is an all-electronic, open road tolling\nmanaged lane facility."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-829.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-829.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-829.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 14B ","mediaid":25,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-829.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-829.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Various Counties - Consider the approval of additional programs and projects,\nspecifically the implementation of the veterans discount program on the Central\nTexas Turnpike System (CTTS), to be funded with payments received from\nSH 130 Concession Company, LLC under the SH 130, Segments 5&6 Facility\nConcession Agreement for the right to develop, finance, design, construct,\noperate, and maintain the SH 130 toll project from US 183 in Travis County to\nI-10 in Guadalupe County, and interest earned on those payments (SH 130\npayments), and the allocation of funds from the SH 130 payments to that program\nand project (MO)\n\nThe department has established a separate fund to account for and track projects and project\ncosts funded with the SH 130 payments. This minute order authorizes additional programs and\nprojects to be funded with those payments."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-830.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-830.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-830.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 15 ","mediaid":26,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-830.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-830.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Audit Plan\n\nConsider the approval of the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 and determine whether\nadequate resources have been dedicated to the internal audit program (MO)\n(Presentation)\n\nState law requires the internal auditor to create an annual audit plan that is prepared using risk\nassessment techniques and that identifies the individual audits to be conducted during the year. The audit plan must be approved by the commission. In addition, the commission must review the resources\ndedicated to the internal audit program and determine if adequate resources exist to ensure that risks\nidentified in the annual risk assessment are covered in a reasonable timeframe."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-834.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-834.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-834.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 16A ","mediaid":27,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-834.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-834.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Contracts\n\nConsider the award or rejection of contracts for highway construction and maintenance,\nand construction and rehabilitation of buildings.\nThese proposed minute orders contain information concerning the receipt of bids for highway improvement\ncontracts. The department may reschedule receipt of bids for those projects where the commission rejects\nall bids. Those bids accepted by the commission will result in conditional contract awards to the low\nbidders. Contract award conditions may involve securing funding from other sources, the contractor's\nability to satisfy federal DBE subcontracting requirements, or other requirements as outlined in the project\nbid proposal.\n\nConstruction of Highways and Other Transportation Facilities\n(see attached itemized list) (MO)"},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-835.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-835.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-835.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 16B ","mediaid":28,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-835.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-835.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Highway Maintenance\n(see attached itemized list) (MO)"},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-836.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-836.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-836.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 16C ","mediaid":29,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-836.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-836.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Construction and Rehabilitation of Buildings\n(see attached itemized list) (MO)"},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-837.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-837.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-837.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 17 ","mediaid":30,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-837.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-837.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Eminent Domain Proceedings\nVarious Counties - Consider the authorization of the filing of condemnation proceedings\nto acquire real property by eminent domain for non-controlled and controlled access\nhighways (see attached itemized list) (MO)\n\nCommission findings, determinations, and authorizations for the state, by motion made in accordance with\nSenate Bill 18 (82nd Legislature), to acquire by eminent domain, upon the payment of adequate and just\ncompensation, various ownership interests in specific parcels of real property that are needed to develop\nor improve both non-controlled and controlled access state highways, to include requesting the state\nattorney general to bring and pursue condemnation suits relating to those specific parcels of real property described in the attached itemized list."},{"dfile":"https://media.swagit.com/podcasts/2017/08/31/08312017-838.360.mp4","smimage":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-838.480x360.jpg?r=2","sources":[{"src":"https://stream.us-central1-b.swagit.com/on-demand/_definst_/media1/2017/08/31/08312017-838.360.mp4/playlist.m3u8","type":"application/x-mpegURL"}],"title":"Item 18 ","mediaid":31,"poster":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-838.480x360.jpg?r=2","image":"https://stills.swagit.com/stills/2017/08/31/08312017-838.480x360.jpg?r=2","description":"Routine Minute Orders and Reports\n\na. Donations to the Department\nVarious Districts - Consider the acknowledgment of donations made to\nthe 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\u2019s land (see attached itemized list) (MO)\nb. Real Estate Dispositions\nThe commission must approve the sales, transfers, and exchanges of state rights of way and other\nreal 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.\n(1) Bexar County - FM 2252 at Thousand Oaks Drive in San Antonio -\nConsider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO)\nThe 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.\n(2) Bexar County - I-37 at Pearl Parkway in San Antonio - Consider the\ntransfer of right of way to the City of San Antonio (MO)\nThe district has determined that the land is no longer needed for a state highway purpose. The City of San Antonio (city) will assume control, jurisdiction, and maintenance and has requested the land to be transferred to the city for use as part of a local street. The land may be transferred to the city with the provision that it reverts to the state if it ceases to be used for public road purposes.\n(3) Denton County - 1666 Oak Ridge Drive in Corinth - Consider the\nquitclaim of land quitclaimed to the state in error (MO)\nLand intended to be conveyed to a private party was conveyed to the state in error. The land is not needed for a highway purpose and may be quitclaimed to the intended grantee to correct the error.\n(4) El Paso County - I-10, northwest corner at Eastlake in El Paso - Consider\nthe sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO)\nThe 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.\n(5) Hidalgo County - US 281, south side, west of Relampago - Consider the\nsale of a roadside park to abutting landowners (MO)\nThe district has determined that the land is no longer needed for a state highway\npurpose. The owners of one property abutting the land have requested to purchase the\nland. Owners of another abutting property have waived interest in the land, and it may\nbe sold to the requesters.\n(6) Tarrant County - FM 731 (Roberts Road) in Crowley - Consider\nthe transfer of right of way to the City of Crowley (MO)\nThe district has determined that the land is no longer for a state highway purpose. The\nCity of Crowley (city) has agreed to assume control, jurisdiction and maintenance and\nhas requested that the right of way be transferred to the city. The right of way may be\ntransferred to the city without cost to remain in use for public road purposes.\n(7) Tarrant County - I-35W northwest corner at Heritage Trace Parkway\nin Fort Worth - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner\n(MO)\nThe district has determined that the land is no longer needed for a state highway\npurpose. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold\nto the abutting landowner.\n(8) Travis County - SL 360, northeast corner at Ben White/S. Lamar in\nAustin - Consider the sale of right of way to the successful bidder (MO)\nThe district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The\nlocal governmental entities and abutting landowners declined to purchase the land, and\nit was advertised for sale by sealed bid. An acceptable bid was received, and the land\nmay be sold to the successful bidder.\nc. Reports\nCompliance Division report\nState law requires the commission to establish a compliance program, which must include a\nCompliance Division to oversee the program. The Compliance Division is responsible for acting\nto prevent and detect serious breaches of department policy, fraud, waste, and abuse of office,\nincluding any acts of criminal conduct within the department. The Compliance Division is\nrequired to provide a monthly report to the commission regarding investigations and a summary\nof information relating to trends and recommendations.\nd. Finance\n(1) Dallas and Denton Counties - Consider the approval of the I-35E\nManaged Lanes Project annual budget of operating, maintenance, and\ncapital expenditures, and acceptance of the annual inspection report (MO)\nThis minute order approves the annual budget of operating, maintenance, and capital\nexpenditures for the I-35E Managed Lanes Project in Dallas and Denton counties. The\ndepartment financed a portion of the costs of the I-35E Project with a TIFIA loan. The\ntrust agreement for the loan stipulates that the commission will adopt an annual budget\nby the business day preceding the first day of each fiscal year. In addition, the trust\nagreement requires that the General Engineering Consultant perform an annual\ninspection on or before the 90th day prior to the end of each fiscal year and to submit an\ninspection report to the commission.\n(2) Travis and Williamson Counties - Approval of the Central Texas\nTurnpike System (CTTS) annual operating, maintenance, and capital\nbudgets (MO)\nThis minute order approves the annual operating, maintenance, and capital budgets for\nthe CTTS which consists of SH 130 Segments 1-4, SH 45N, SH 45SE, and Loop 1\nextension. Some costs of the CTTS were financed with debt obligations. The Indenture of\nTrust stipulates that the commission will adopt annual budgets by August 31 of the\npreceding fiscal year.\n(3) Annual review and approval of the investment policy and investment\nstrategies applicable to all funds not otherwise required to be invested by\nthe comptroller (MO)\nThis minute order approves the department\u2019s investment policy and investment strategies.\nThe Public Funds Investment Act requires the commission to review the investment policy\nand investment strategies on an annual basis, and to approve by order any modifications\nto the investment policy and investment strategies.\n(4) Annual review of debt management policy and derivative management\npolicy (MO)\nThis minute order approves the debt management policy which establishes parameters\nfor the commission's financing programs considering acceptable levels of risk,\nminimizing interest costs and optimizing future flexibility with consideration to achieving\nand maintaining the best possible credit ratings. Additionally, this minute order\napproves the derivative management policy which establishes responsibilities, objectives\nand guidelines for use of derivatives such as interest rate swaps and similar products to\nefficiently and prudently manage the commission's asset/liability profile.\ne. Designation of Access Control\n(1) Baylor County - US 277, north of FM 422 - Consider the designation of\none location on the frontage road at which access will be permitted to the\nabutting property (MO)\nThe designation of one 45-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting\nlandowner to open one proposed driveway location for access, permitting access to and\nfrom the southbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be\npermitted at the designated location.\n(2) Harris County - I-10, approximately 700 feet east of Studemont Street -\nConsider the designation of a location on the highway at which access will\nbe permitted to the abutting property (MO)\nThe designation of one 68-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting\nlandowner to open one local street location for access to the eastbound frontage road.\nThe district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated location.\n(3) Harris County - I-10, approximately 220 feet east of Studemont Street -\nConsider the designation of a location on the highway at which access will\nbe permitted to the abutting property (MO)\nThe designation of one 63-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting\nlandowner to open one proposed driveway location for access to the eastbound frontage\nroad. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated\nlocation.\n(4) Harris County - SH 99, approximately 500 feet south of Clay Road\n(SW corner) - Consider the designation of two locations on the highway at\nwhich access will be permitted to the abutting property (MO)\nThe designation of two 80-foot breaks in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting\nlandowner to open two proposed driveway locations for access to the southbound\nfrontage road. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated\nlocations.\n(5) Harris County - SH 288, approximately 200 feet north of North\nMacGregor Drive - Consider the designation of three locations on the\nhighway at which access will be permitted to the abutting property (MO)\nThe designation of two 25-foot breaks and one 35-foot break in the control-of-access line\nwill allow the abutting landowner to open three proposed driveway locations for access\nto the northbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be\npermitted at the designated locations.\nf. Speed Zones\nVarious Counties - Consider the establishment or alteration of regulatory and\nconstruction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state (MO)\nThis minute order establishes or alters regulatory and construction speed zones on various\nsections of highways in the state.\n\nADJOURN "}]; player.playlist([]); player.playlist(playlist); // Play through the playlist automatically. player.playlist.autoadvance(0);