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Ordinance No. 11,967ORDINANCE NO. 11,967 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO SIGNS DESIGNATING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY -EIGHT AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($4,388.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. *********************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section l: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to an advance funding agreement with the State of Texas through the Texas Department of Transportation for the installation of two signs designating the Veterans Memorial Highway. A copy of said agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown authorizes payment to the Texas Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY -EIGHT AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($4,388.00) in accordance with the contract authorized in Section 1 hereof. Section 3: That in addition to the amount specified in Section 2 hereof, the City Manager is hereby granted general authority to approve a decrease or an increase in costs by FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) or less, provided that the amount authorized in Section 2 hereof may not be increased by more than twenty-five percent (25 %). Section 4: This ordinance shall take effect immediately City Council of the City of Baytown. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative Baytown this the 28d' day of June, 2012. C N-1 /� /- IRii4iirii'rt'�[•Aix� r111�t • � ACIO RAMIREZ, SR., City )kttorn after its passage by the the City Council of the City of Mayor \ \Cobfs01\1ega1\Karen \Fi1es \City Counci1\0rdinanccs \2012Vune 28\ AdvancedFunding Agreement4Signs4VeteransMemorialHighway .doc Exhibit "A" CSJ # 508 -07 -284 District # 12 - Houston Code Chart 64 # 03150 Project: Veterans Memorial Highway Signs Installation STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TRAVIS § ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, called the "State ", and the City of Baytown, acting by and through its duly authorized officials, called the "Local Government." WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Transportation Code, Chapters 201, 221, 227, and 361, authorize the State to lay out, construct, maintain, and operate a system of streets, roads, and highways that comprise the State Highway System; and, WHEREAS, Government Code, Chapter 791, and Transportation Code, §201.209 and Chapter 221, authorize the State to contract with municipalities and political subdivisions; and, WHEREAS, Commission Minute Order Number 112824 authorizes the State to undertake and complete a highway improvement generally described as installation of two signs designating the roadway as Veterans Memorial Highway; and, WHEREAS, the Local Government has requested that the State allow the Local Government to participate in said improvement by funding that portion of the improvement described as installation of two signs designating the roadway as Veterans Memorial Highway, called the "Project "; and, WHEREAS, the State has determined that such participation is in the best interest of the citizens of the State; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set forth, the State and the Local Government do agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. Time Period Covered This agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the agreement fully executed, and the State and the Local Government will consider it to be in full force and effect until the Project described in this agreement has been completed and accepted by all parties or unless terminated, as provided for by this agreement. 2. Project Funding and Work Responsibilities A. The State will authorize the performance of only those Project items of work which the Local Government has requested and has agreed to pay for as described in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities which is attached to and made a part of this AFA -AFA VolTIP Page 1 of 6 Revised 04/01/11 CSJ # 508 -07 -284 District # 12 - Houston Code Chart 64 # 03150 Project: Veterans Memorial Highway Signs Installation contract. In addition to identifying those items of work paid for by payments to the State, Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, also specifies those Project items of work that are the responsibility of the Local Government and will be carried out and completed by the Local Government, at no cost to the State. B. At least sixty (60) days prior to the date set for receipt of the construction bids, the Local Government shall remit its remaining financial share for the State's estimated construction oversight and construction costs. C. In the event that the State determines that additional funding by the Local Government is required at any time during the Project, the State will notify the Local Government in writing. The Local Government shall make payment to the State within thirty (30) days from receipt of the State's written notification. D. Whenever funds are paid by the Local Government to the State under this agreement, the Local Government shall remit a check or warrant made payable to the "Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund." The check or warrant shall be deposited by the State in an escrow account to be managed by the State. Funds in the escrow account may only be applied by the State to the Project. If, after final Project accounting, excess funds remain in the escrow account, those funds may be applied by the State to the Local Government's contractual obligations to the State under another advance funding agreement with approval by appropriate personnel of the Local Government. 3. Right of Access If the Local Government is the owner of any part of the Project site, the Local Government shall permit the State or its authorized representative access to the site to perform any activities required to execute the work. 4. Adjustments Outside the Project Site The Local Government will provide for all necessary right of way and utility adjustments needed for performance of the work on sites not owned or to be acquired by the State. 5. Responsibilities of the Parties The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents. 6. Document and Information Exchange The Local Government agrees to electronically deliver to the State all general notes, specifications, contract provision requirements and related documentation in a Microsoft® Word or similar document. If requested by the State, the Local Government will use the State's document template. The Local Government shall also provide a detailed construction time estimate including types of activities and month in the format required by the State. This requirement applies whether the local government creates the documents with its own forces or by hiring a consultant or professional provider. At the request of the State, the Local Government shall submit any information required by the State in the format directed by the State. AFA -AFA VoITI P Page 2 of 6 Revised 04/01/11 CSJ # 508 -07 -284 District # 12 - Houston Code Chart 64 # 03150 Project: Veterans Memorial Highway Signs Installation 7. Interest The State will not pay interest on funds provided by the Local Government. Funds provided by the Local Government will be deposited into, and retained in, the State Treasury. 8. Inspection and Conduct of Work Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, to this contract, the State will supervise and inspect all work performed hereunder and provide such engineering inspection and testing services as may be required to ensure that the Project is accomplished in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. All correspondence and instructions to the contractor performing the work will be the sole responsibility of the State. Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A to this contract, all work will be performed in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges adopted by the State and incorporated in this agreement by reference, or special specifications approved by the State. 9. Increased Costs A. In the event it is determined that the funding provided by the Local Government will be insufficient to cover the State's cost for performance of the Local Government's requested work, the Local Government will pay to the State the additional funds necessary to cover the anticipated additional cost. The State shall send the Local Government a written notification stating the amount of additional funding needed and stating the reasons for the needed additional funds. The Local Government shall pay the funds to the State within thirty (30) days of the written notification, unless otherwise agreed to by all parties to this agreement. If the Local Government cannot pay the additional funds, this contract shall be mutually terminated in accordance with Article 11 — Termination. If this is a fixed price agreement as specified in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, this provision shall only apply in the event changed site conditions are discovered or as mutually agreed upon by the State and the Local Government. B. If any existing or future local ordinances, commissioners court orders, rules, policies, or other directives, including but not limited to outdoor advertising billboards and storm water drainage facility requirements, are more restrictive than State or Federal Regulations, or if any other locally proposed changes, including but not limited to plats or replats, result in increased costs, then any increased costs associated with the ordinances or changes will be paid by the Local Government. The cost of providing right of way acquired by the State shall mean the total expenses in acquiring the property interests either through negotiations or eminent domain proceedings, including but not limited to expenses related to relocation, removal, and adjustment of eligible utilities. 10. Maintenance Upon completion of the Project, the State will assume responsibility for the maintenance of the completed Project unless otherwise specified in Attachment A to this agreement. 11. Termination A. This agreement may be terminated in the following manner: 1. By mutual written agreement and consent of both parties; AFA AFA VoITIP Page 3 of 6 Revised 04/01/11 CSJ # 508 -07 -284 District # 12 - Houston Code Chart 64 # 03150 Project: Veterans Memorial Highway Signs Installation 2. By either party upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations set forth in this agreement; or 3. By the State if it determines that the performance of the Project is not in the best interest of the State. B. If the agreement is terminated in accordance with the above provisions, the Local Government will be responsible for the payment of Project costs incurred by the State on behalf of the Local Government up to the time of termination. C. Upon completion of the Project, the State will perform an audit of the Project costs. Any funds due to the Local Government, the State, or the Federal Government will be promptly paid by the owing party. 12. Notices All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid or sent by electronic mail, (electronic notice being permitted to the extent permitted by law but only after a separate written consent of the parties), addressed to such party at the following addresses: Local Government: State: City of Baytown Director of Contract Services City Manager Texas Department of Transportation 2401 Market Street 125 E. 11th Street Baytown, Texas 77520 Austin, Texas 78701 All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless otherwise provided in this agreement. Either party may change the above address by sending written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in writing that such notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail and such request shall be honored and carried out by the other party. 13. Sole Agreement In the event the terms of the agreement are in conflict with the provisions of any other existing agreements between the Local Government and the State, the latest agreement shall take precedence over the other agreements in matters related to the Project. 14. Successors and Assigns The State and the Local Government each binds itself, its successors, executors, assigns, and administrators to the other party to this agreement and to the successors, executors, assigns, and administrators of such other party in respect to all covenants of this agreement. 15. Amendments By mutual written consent of the parties, this agreement may be amended prior to its expiration. AFA -AFA VoITIP Page 4 of 6 Revised 04/01/11 CSJ # 508 -07 -284 District # 12 - Houston Code Chart 64 # 03150 Project: Veterans Memorial Highway Signs Installation 16. State Auditor The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the State directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract. Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. 17. Insurance If this agreement authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any work on State right of way, before beginning work the entity performing the work shall provide the State with a fully executed copy of the State's Form 1560 Certificate of Insurance verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and types specified on the Certificate of Insurance for all persons and entities working on State right of way. This coverage shall be maintained until all work on the State right of way is complete. If coverage is not maintained, all work on State right of way shall cease immediately and the State may recover damages and all costs of completing the work. 18. Signatory Warranty Each signatory warrants that the signatory has necessary authority to execute this agreement on behalf of the entity represented. AFA AFA VoITIP Page 5 of 6 Revised 04 /01/11 CSJ # 508 -07 -284 District # 12 - Houston Code Chart 64 # 03150 Project: Veterans Memorial Highway Signs Installation THIS AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED by the State and the Local Govemment in duplicate. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Signature Typed or Printed Name Title Date THE STATE OF TEXAS Regional Director Date AFA -AFA VoITIP Page 6 of 6 Revised 04/01/11 CSJ # 0508 -07 -284 District # 12 - Houston Code Chart 64 # 03150 Project: Veterans Memorial Highway Signs Installation ATTACHMENT A PAYMENT PROVISION AND WORK RESPONSIBILITIES The State agrees to install two new signs stating 'Veterans Memorial Highway," along Spur 330 from South of IH 10 to West of SH 146. The Local Government's participation is 100% of the cost of these particular improvements. The Local Government's estimated cost of this work is $4,338, including construction engineering and contingencies. AFA AFA VoITIP Page 1 of 1 Attachment A