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County of El Paso
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Item Title:Planning and Development - HSIP ILA with CRRMA (2021-0622)
Submitted By:Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
Subject:Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement Project Development Agreement for the Ascencion Street Improvements (HSIP) Project with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for the Highway Safety Improvement Program Project Design. Funding in the amount of $180,147.60 is available in GF-EPCMP-PROF SVC-GEN.  (Contract No. 2021-0622)
Background:

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) established the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The HSIP emphasizes a data-driven, strategic approach to improving highway safety that focuses on results. The HSIP requires a statewide strategic highway safety plan to set goals and prioritize safety investments. The HSIP also requires annual progress reporting to the FHWA.

 

The scope of work for this design project will include the installation of raised pavement markers, new thermoplastic pavement marking signs, and a four foot wide asphalt shoulder on each side of Ascencion beginning at Horizon Boulevard and going south toward Kentwood Avenue in the Agua Dulce community. The design and environmental phase of the project will be completed in 18 months and the construction phase of the project will begin in FY2024. The total cost of the construction project will be $554,647.04.

 

Timeframe:

 

PS&Es and Env.- 12 to 18 months

 

LET: FY24. The county will be responsible for the design of the improvements and construction will be managed by the El Paso District of TxDOT. The design work for this project is scheduled to be completed and construction will begin there after, with an estimated completion date of .

Fiscal Impact:

Total Contract Cost: $180,147.60

Funding is available in:

GF-EPCMP-PROF SVC-GEN

COGF-1000-0000000-431-10-80000-0422-00000-601107-

Recommendation:Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement Project Development Agreement for the Ascencion Street Improvements (HSIP) Project with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for the Highway Safety Improvement Program Project Design. Funding in the amount of $180,147.60 is available in GF-EPCMP-PROF SVC-GEN.  (Contract No. 2021-0622)
Prior Action:None
Strategic Plan:..
Strategic Plan Information:

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload Date
ILA-HSIP design8/16/2021
Project Site Exhibit8/18/2021
Attorney Approval Form8/16/2021