SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,250,000.00 to the Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) for the 2025 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program to fund the design, engineering, testing, and construction of Independence Hills Park - Summers Trails. The project will provide, promote and support mobility enhancements, connectivity, accessibility and community safety goals. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Grant match of 20% in the amount of $250,000.00 is available in 2015 Certificate of Obligation- District I Priority Funds and Environmental Services Fund- 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
No previous council action on Independence Hills Park - Summers Trails.
BACKGROUND
On April 11, 2025 the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) announced the 2025 MPO Transportation Alternative (TA) Set-Aside Program - Call for Projects to award approximately $2,292,894.00 for three different categories: Planning & Development, Design & Construction, and Construction.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the approval of this item.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025-2026
Budgeted Y/N?: No
Source of Funds: District 1 Priority Funds (2015 CO), Environmental 2019 CO Bond
Account #: None
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact from application. If grant is awarded, grant will be accounted for in the Parks Capital Grants Funds and local match will be funded from 2015 C.O Issue - District 1 Priority Funds and Environmental Services Fund - 2019 CO Bond.