Res 2018-122/approving an Advance Funding Agreement with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (CSI No. 0914-33-077), for the Downtown Accessible Traffic Signal Pedestrian Improvement Project, with an estimated cost of

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TxDOT: Federal Highway Administration: CSJ# 0914-33-077 CFDA No. 20.205 District it 14-Austin CFDA Title Highway Planning and Construction Code Chart 64# 37950-City of San Marcos San Marcos—Downtown Project Name Accessible Pedestrian Tragic AM Not Used For Research&Development Signal Improvements 6. Remedies This Agreement shall not be considered as specifying the exclusive remedy for any agreement default, but all remedies existing at law and in equity may be availed of by either party to this Agreement and shall be cumulative. 7. Utilities Local Government shall be responsible for the adjustment, removal, or relocation of utilities or utility facilities in accordance with applicable State laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures, including any cost to State of a delay resulting from Local Government's failure to ensure that utilities or utility facilities are adjusted, removed, or relocated before the scheduled beginning of construction. Unless specified in (1)the nomination form approved by State or MPO in consultation with State and (2)this agreement, Local Government will not be reimbursed with federal or state funds for the cost of required utility work. Local Government must obtain advance approval for any variance from established procedures. Before a construction contract is let, Local Government shall provide, at State's request, a certification stating that Local Government has completed the adjustment of all utilities that must be adjusted before construction begins. Additional utility work may be required due to unknown conditions discovered during construction. These costs may be eligible for TASA participation if: (1) the activity is required to complete Project; (2)the cost is incidental to Project; and (3) TASA funding is available. Any change orders must be approved by State prior to incurring any cost for which reimbursement is sought. 8. Environmental Assessment and Mitigation Development of Project must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which require environmental clearance of federal- aid projects. A. Local Government is responsible for the identification and assessment of any environmental problems associated with the development of Project. B. Local Government is responsible for the cost of any environmental problem's mitigation and remediation. These costs will not be reimbursed or credited towards Local Government's financial share of Project unless specified in the nomination form and approved by State or MPO in consultation with State. C. Local Government is responsible for providing any public meetings or public hearings required for development of the environmental assessment. D. Before the advertisement for bids, Local Government shall provide to State written documentation from the appropriate regulatory agency or agencies that all environmental clearances have been obtained. 9. Compliance with Accessibility Standards All parties to this Agreement shall ensure that the plans for and the construction of all projects subject to this Agreement are in compliance with standards issued or approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as meeting or consistent with minimum accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336) (ADA). 10. Architectural and Engineering Services Page6 of 18 AFA-AFA TASA LF Rev 03/16/18