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• Indirect and Cumulative Impact Studies: A detailed analysis of indirect and cumulative impacts would be required if the project adds capacity, is expected to induce development, or could have substantial direct and indirect effects requiring a robust analysis of cumulative effects. This study would be included in the EA according to TxDOT's 2010 guidance. 1A.C.2 For an EA, prepare for and attend one (1) public hearing. This scope assumes that a public hearing is held. This scope assumes that the City would provide a venue for the meeting, a court reporter to prepare the transcript, and will cover the costs of publishing the notice of the public hearing. All public involvement procedures shall be in accordance with 43 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 2.40 -2.51, Code of Federal Regulations Title 23, Part 771 and Highway Design Operations and Procedures Manual, Part II -B. The Engineer will provide a summary of the outcome of the Public meetings, which includes attendance record, copy of comments received, type of questions posed, general disposition of the public to the proposal, and new issues which may have surfaced. 1 A.C.3 Document Preparation and Review: For an EA, the Engineer will prepare a draft document for the City and TxDOT Austin District review. Comments /responses would cycle through the District, TxDOT ENV, agencies, and FHWA. Close scrutiny at ENV and coordination with agencies such as Texas Historical Commission, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and US Fish and Wildlife Services would be expected. FHWA provides review and makes a determination of suitable for further processing (SFP). After the "SFP ", a public hearing will be scheduled and will take place. After the hearing, any changes or updates to the document will be made and the FONSI will be drafted and submitted for approval to FHWA. 1.5 TASK 5 — PRELIMINARY /SCHEMATIC DESIGN The Engineer will: 1.5.1 Obtain and review available record drawings, aerial photography, Preliminary Engineering Report, and any site development plans under review by the City and/or TxDOT 1.5.2 Perform a site visit to evaluate site and traffic characteristics, topography, utilities, and potential environmental issues. 1.5.3 Attend and conduct up to two (2) meetings with project stakeholders and City departments to solicit information and feedback on the City's /Community's desires for aesthetic features, bicycle and pedestrian use, roadway cross sections, and other design criteria during the schematic phase. 1.5.4 Perform a traffic study and analysis. The Engineer will conduct a traffic analysis study to determine the appropriate road cross - section that will provide sufficient capacity for existing and future traffic volumes. The Engineer will obtain from the City existing AM and PM peak -hour turning Kimley Hom — FM 2439 (Hunter Road) 12