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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING AN fNTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR COST AND
DUTY ALLOCATION OF A TRAFFIC STUDY AND THE IMPACT OF STREET
CLOSURES WITHIN THE UNT CAMPUS ESTIMATED TO COST $224,700.00;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UP TO $112,350.00 THEREFOR; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, UNT and the City mutually desire to be subject to the provisions of Texas
Government Code Chapter 791, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, which provides authorization for
a local government to contract with one or more local governments or other state agencies to
perform governmental functions and services under the terms of the Act; and
WHEREAS, UNT intends to implement its recently adopted master plan, which includes
proposals for street closures and changes in land use densities; and
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of preparing an area plan for the region adjacent to
the UNT campus; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and UNT agree a Traffic Impact Analysis ("TIA") to identify the
impacts of the proposed changes on the surrounding transportation system is proper and is in the
best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBYO AINS:
S"EC11ON-1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance
are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute the
Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the City with UNT, and is further authorized to carry out the
rights and duties of the City under the Interlocal. Agreement, including the expenditure of funds.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED,this the day of " e'e ,,p 2017.
IRIS WATTS, MAYOR
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JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AND
THE CITV OF I)ENTONT TEXAS
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between The University of North
Texas (hereinafter "UNT") and the City of Denton, Texas, a home rule municipal corporation
(hereinafter"City"). UNT and the City are referred to individually as "Party" and are collectively
referred to herein as "Parties." This Agreement is for the purpose of providing for cost and duty
allocation of a traffic study to be conducted to assess the impact of street closures within the UNT
campus (hereinafter"Project"); and
WHEREAS, UNT and the City mutually desire to be subject to the provisions of Texas
Government Code Chapter 791, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, which provides authorization for
a local government to contract with one or more local governments or other state agencies to
perform governmental functions and services under the terms of the Act; and
WHEREAS, UNT intends to implement its recently adopted master plan, which includes
proposals for street closures and changes in land use densities; and
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of preparing an area plan for the region adjacent to
the UNT campus; and
WHEREAS, the City and UNT agree a Traffic Impact Analysis ("TIA") to identify the
impacts of the proposed changes on the surrounding transportation system is proper, and
NOW THEREFORE,the City and UNT, for the mutual consideration stated herein,agree
and understand as follows:
WITNESSETH:
I.
This agreement shall be effective as of 2017 and continue unless
terminated as provided herein or upon the completion of the TIA and payment of all outstanding
invoices related thereto.
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Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 791.011, the Parties hereto agree that the purpose
of this Agreement is to ensure that certain government functions and services in the area of
requesting and conducting a TIA related to future street changes is completed. The Parties further
agree that each of them is authorized to perform the functions and services contemplated under
this Agreement.
III.
City and UNT agree that the scope of the TIA shall be as more fully described and depicted
in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, and incorporated herein and if set out fully. City shall be
responsible for hiring the traffic consultant charged with conducting and completing the TIA under
the guidelines of Exhibit"A." City and UNT shall share respectively all costs associated with the
TIA, each Party hereby responsible for up to $112,350 each of the total cost of$224,700 which
includes $174,700 of basic costs and$50,000 of potential additional services.. Neither party shall
exercise the option for the$50,000 in additional services without written consent of the City Traffic
Engineer and Associate Vice President of Facilities at LINT.
IV.
City agrees that it is responsible for direct payment of invoices from the traffic
consultant: UNT agrees that it will provide payment of up to $112,350 directly to the City
within thirty(30) days of UNT's receipt of the traffic consultant's invoice from the City at the
address below.
V.
In the performance of their respective duties hereunder, the Parties hereto and their
respective employees and agents, are at all times acting and performing as independent contractors
of each other. No Party will have the authority to act for or bind another Party in any respect or to
incur or assume any expense, debt, obligation, liability,tax, or responsibility on behalf of or in the
name of another Party hereto, with the exception of the City's hiring and retention of a traffic
consultant as contemplated herein, wherein UNT agrees to pay the cost share specified above.
UNT agrees and understands that UNT, its employees, servants, agents, and representatives shall
at no time represent themselves to be employees, servants, agents, and/or representatives of the
City. The City agrees and understands that the City, its employees, servants, agents, and
representatives shall at no time represent themselves to be employees, servants, agents, and/or
representatives of UNT.
VI.
UNT shall be responsible for the acts,negligence, and/or omissions of all UNT employees,
agents, subcontractors, and/or contract laborers and for all other persons doing work under a
contract or agreement with UNT.
VII.
The City shall be responsible for the acts, negligence, and/or omissions of all City
employees, agents, subcontractors, and/or contract laborers and for all other persons doing work
under a contract or agreement with the City.
VIII.
This Agreement is not intended to extend the liability of the Parties beyond that provided
by law. Neither UNT nor the City waive, nor shall be deemed to have hereby waived, any
immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims made by third parties.
it
I .
The validity of this Agreement and of any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights
and duties of the Parties hereto, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Further, this
Agreement shall be performable in Denton County, Texas.
X.
In the event that any portion of this Agreement shall be found to be contrary to law, it is
the intent of the Parties hereto that the remaining portions shall remain valid and in full force and
effect to the extent possible.
I.
The undersigned officer and/or agents of the Parties hereto are the properly authorized
officials and have the necessary authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto,
and each party hereby certifies to the other that any necessary resolutions extending said authority
have been duly passed and are now in full force and effect.
XII.
This Agreement and its exhibits represent the entire agreement between UNT and the City
and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and/or agreements, either written or oral,
with respect to the subject matter hereto. This Agreement may be amended only by written
instrument signed by the governing bodies of both UNT and the City or those authorized to sign
on behalf of those governing bodies.
III.
This Agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the
respective Agreement fully executed.
IV.
This Agreement may be terminated by written agreement of the Parties.
XV.
Any written notice that may be necessary under this Agreement shall be delivered certified
mail, return receipt requested, to the respective parties addressed as follows:
For City: Todd Hileman
City Manager
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas 76201
City Copy to: Aaron Leal
City Attorney
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas 76201
For UNT:
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UNT Copy to:
Executed this .yk day of 0 ��!, 2017.
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle, #311460
Denton, Texas 76203
By:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:.
By:
General Council
The City of Denton, Texas
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas 76201
Todd Hileman,
City Manager
ATTEST:
WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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By:
APPR ED AS " LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
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WATER P MOORE
SCOPE OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND PLANNING SERVICES
DATE: Wednesday, November 8, 2017
TO: Pritam Deshmukh, P.E.
FROM: Rob Rae, AICP
Kurt Schulte,AICP
Pamela Alummoottil, P.E,
SUBJECT: UNT and UNTS Traffic Study
Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc. ("WPM") is providing the following scope in response to the
request of conducting a Traffic Study for the City of Denton, UNT and the UNT System(UNTS).
Background
As the University of North Texas continues to implement its 2013 master plan and its recently
completed UNT Parking and Transportation Master Plan (PTMP), the overarching goal is to reduce
the number of private vehicles on campus by implementing Traffic Demand Management(TDM)
strategies. One recommendation from both the 2013 master plan and the PTMP proposes closure
of street segments on Highland Avenue and Avenue C. Additionally, the City is working on preparing
a Specific Area Plan (change in land use, zoning, etc.)for regions adjacent to the UNT campus.
Before these plans can be implemented, it is prudent to identify the impacts of these proposed
changes on the surrounding transportation system and its ability of handle changes in traffic
patterns.As such, the City in conjunction with UNT and the UNT System (UNTS)would like to
engage the services of a traffic consultant to prepare a Traffic Impact Analysis(TIA)for the proposed
changes.The typical tasks included in the overall scope of work are outline below.
Scope of Work
The tentatively proposed study area for this traffic impact analysis includes area bounded by
Scripture Street on the north, Bonnie Brae Street on the west, IH-35E on the south, and Carroll
Boulevard/Fort Worth Drive on the east, as shown in Figure 1.
Given that the study area is within and adjacent to the UNT campus, the traffic data will be
scheduled in the fall term when classes are in session. The count locations have been identified and
confirmed by the City, UNT and UNTS staff, and Walter P Moore as shown in Figure 1.
- Walter P Moore will collect 31 24-Hour Bi-Directional Automated Tube Counts for key
roadway segments.
- Walter P Moore will collect weekday AM, Mid-day and PM peak period (6 hours total)
turning movement vehicle counts and pedestrians and bicycle counts at 50 key
intersections.
Additional 24-Hour Bi-Directional Automated Tube Counts or turning movement vehicle
counts will be considered as additional servic-os and are included in a separate budget item.
Walter P Moore will check all traffic data collected for accuracy once it has been received.
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Based on mutual agreement between the City of Denton, UNT and UNTS regarding all data related
to this scope of work, including existing assumptions and inputs used for the Denton Travel Demand
Model, Walter P Moore will enhance the Denton Travel Demand Model by refining the circulation
(transportation) network and updating the land use(demographic)data within the study area which
encompasses the UNT campus and the surrounding area.
Walter P Moore will run the base model and review. Data collected in Task 1 will be utilized
to calibrate the base year model to 2017. Volumes within +/- 15% are standard thresholds
for validation.Although the entire model will be used only the traffic data collected in the
study area will be used for validation.
Walter P Moore will update the traffic analysis zones (TAZs) in the study area to reflect the
2017 land use and demographic conditions. Splitting or redefining may be needed to the
roadway network.
Walter P Moore will run the base year travel demand model to evaluate the volumes, level of
service, and percent change of volumes in the surrounding network for each of the 5
network alternatives listed below.
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o Closure of portions of Avenue C within the UNT boundaries
o Closure of portions of Highland Street within the UNT boundaries
o Closure of portions of Avenue C and Highland Street within the UNT boundaries
o Closure of portions of Maple Street within the UNT boundaries
o Perform select link analysis for various links in the scenarios
Walter P Moore will utilize select link analysis to test each of the alternative links before they
are removed from the network.
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Key intersection within the study area will be analyzed in Synchro during existing year(2017) and
future year(2040).
Walter P Moore identify the locations of existing and proposed parking lots/garages and
develop trip generation nodes from these locations that will be capable of distributing trips
throughout the network.
Walter P Moore will develop the Synchro model for the existing network within the study
area utilizing the 50 collected turning movement counts in Task 1, for the City's use.
Walter P Moore will request and utilize available traffic signal timings provided from the City
of Denton to simulate existing conditions in Synchro.
Walter P Moore will utilize the travel demand model data developed in Task 2 to estimate
the traffic annual growth rate to be applied to the future year analysis. The results from this
analysis will help to determine 25 key(mostly impacted) intersections.
Walter P Moore will conduct existing condition capacity analysis for a maximum of 25 key
intersections during the AM, Mid-day, and PM peak hours and report measures of
effectiveness(MOEs), including but not limited to level of service and delay.
- Walter P Moore will conduct future condition capacity analysis for the same 25 key
intersections during the AM, Mid-day, and PM peak hours and report measures of
effectiveness (MOEs), including but not limited to level of service and delay.
Walter P Moore will analyze the 5 scenarios listed below utilizing future year conditions.
o Closure of portions of Avenue C within the UNT boundaries
o Closure of portions of Highland Street within the UNT boundaries
o Closure of portions of Maple Street within the UNT boundaries
o Closure of portions of Avenue C and Highland Street or Maple Street within the
UNT boundaries
o Closure of portions of Avenue C, Maple Street and Highland Street within the UNT
boundaries
Walter P Moore will analyze key roadway segments and estimate capacity usage during the
existing year and future year.
Key intersections and roadway segments will be assessed by comparing the existing and future
conditions for all alternatives.
- Walter P Moore will analyze impacts and develop mitigation measures for all 25 key
intersections and key roadway segments identified in Taak3. Both the existing and future
conditions will be analyzed and mitigated. We will analyze and mitigate for all peak periods
being studied.
- Mitigation measures will be developed base on their feasibility and in coordination with City,
UNTend UNTSaiaff, and Walter P Moore staff.
- Walter P Moore will categorize mitigation measures and improvement recommendations by
ahort-. me6ium-. and long-term improvements.
In order to assess the future impacts of the closure of street segments within the UNT campus a
future bui|dout analysis will beconducted.
- Walter P Moore will utilize the forecast year travel demand model to evaluate future year
conditions. The current forecast year land use assumptions in the Denton travel demand
model will change as u result of the planning efforts for the De nton Sector 1 South planning
study. |tia recommended that we use the preferred ecenariodmve|opedforthep|ann|n0
study for the forecast year land use and demographic inputs.
- Walter P Moore will utilize the forecast year model analysis to test 5 network alternatives.
Each of the 5 network alternatives identified in Task 2 will be tested using the forecast year
travel demand model to evaluate the volumes, level of service, and percent change of
volumes in the surrounding network.
Walter P Moore will utilize the results of the forecast year model for the future year
intersection and roadway segment analysis.
Based on mutual agreement between the City, UNT and UNTS, Walter P Moore will summarize in a
report and submit io the City, UNT. and UNTD for review.
Walter p Moore will provide results of Task 1 through Task 5ina study report that will
include the project background, methodology, and recommendations. The study report will
include graphics and tables that describe the process and results in a manner that easily
relays technical data(o stakeholders and decision-makers in the study area.
Walter P Moore will emphasize improvement recommendations that can be completed ina
low-cost and short-term timefuamein the report.
- Walter P Moore will submit a draft report, with the final report being developed following a
round of comments by the City, UNT. and UNTSstaff.
Meetings will be scheduled with the City, UNT, and UNTS staff throughout the project.
- Walter P Moore staff members will attend up to four(4) meetings. Proposed project
meetings may include the following: project kickoff meeting, existing conditions status
update, recommendations meeting, and a potential committee meeting (possible city
council or transportation committee meeting).
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Schedule
The work effort, in this proposal, is expected to be completed within 7 months of the Notice to
Proceed.
UNT AND UNTS TRAFFIC STUDY SCHEDULE
Notice to Proceed
Conduct p eject kick-off rn oolo g
Task 1 -Data Collection
Idonttty loco bons km ii affii°counts
Collect request,rmd i;rAOG,50 Turning Movement Counts and 31 24-Hour Bi-
I`rectional t°uVgnat�id Tube Counts
Task 2-Macro Analysts(Travel Demand Model)
Run base model and review/validate
Refine roadway system to reflect the studv area's existing network
U date existing land use data and the associated demographics
Alternatives—model runs (up to 5)
Task 3-Intersection Level Micro Analysis
Identify the location of existing/proposed parking lots/garages and develop trip
generation nodes for system
Calculate peak existing and future volumes .
Develop Synchro model for all intersections and evaluate 25 intersection in the study
area for existing year and future year(up to 5 scenarios)
Analyze key roadwav segments and estimate capacity usage
Task 4-Assess Impacts and Develop Mitigation Measures
Assess traffic impacts at 25 intersections and key roadway segments for all alternatives
Develo mitigation measures to address the intersection and roadway impacts
Task 6-Future Bulldout 2040 Analysis
Refine model to reflect the study area's preferred buildout network from Denton Sector
1 study
Test wo to 5 network alternatives
Task 6-Sturdy Report
SummdrL,ao the results of the jn )r k�and findino,�u ra'i a d4aii and flion final 1-11 M
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Cost
The amount estimated for services in this proposal is $174,700.
LINT AND UNTS TRAFFIC STUDY TASKS TASK FEE
`ask 1 -Data Collection
Identify locations for traffic counts $400
Collect,request,and QAQC 50 Turning Movement Counts and 31 24-Hour Bi-Directional Automated Tube $26,200
Counts _
nnnn�� TOTAL $26,800
Task 2 Macro Analysis ravel Demand Model
Run base model and review/validate $6,058
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Refine roadway system to reflect the study area's existing network 1;4,038
upckila.Xmfin43 1 end. j,,cLL,data and flan rsso6 iI d d iryo�isp`l3ic's 156,784
Alternatives—model runs (up to 5) _^ $12,420
TOTAL $29.300
Task 3-Intersection Level Moro Analysis
Idevitlry tIle 1r`v.als+ r d ex4 lh i r g o urJ lysrl do 1ots/gore es and develop trip generation nodes for system $4,724
Calculate peak existing and future volumes $14,156
Deivelop Synd tiro rncv.lol Ern all inv- ,nc tioi s and nvaluaie 25 inter:ecti mi ri ghe study area fr5r oximirig year $25,500
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TOTAL $59,000
_Task 4-Assess Impaots and Devatoq Mlttgaflon Measures
Assess traffic impacts at 25 intersections and key roadwav segments for all alternatives $10,,000
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De rr Irf�n silirlratiant measures to address the intersection and rra:taw a ins,ctw $8,000
TOTAL $18,000
Task 6-Future Buildout 2040 Analysia
Refine model to reflect the study area's preferred bwldout network from Denton Sector 1 study $10,000
Test up to 5 network alternatives $17.600
TOTAL $27,600
Teak 6-stud Re ort
Summadze the results of the analysis and findings in a report $11,000
TOTAL $11.000
Task 7-Meetings
Attend up to four(4)review meetings with City,UNT,and UNTS staff $2,850
Prepare project invoices $350
TOTAL $3,200
LABO TOTAL $1741700
ADDITIONAL SERVICES (ONLY IF AUTHORIZED BY CLIENT) TASK FEE
Conduct capacity analysis for 15 additional intersections than the 20 mentioned in Task 3 and Task 4 $45.000
Collect additional Turning Movement Counts(TMCs)or 24-Hour Bi-Directional Automated Tube Counts M5,000
ADDITIONAL SERVICES TOTAL $50,000
SUMMARY TOTAL TASK
FEE
Task 1 -Data Collection $26,000
Task 2-Macro Anal sis ravel Demand Model $29,300
Task 3 Intersection Level Micro Analysis $69 000
Task 4Assess Impacts end Develop Mitigation Measures $18,000
Task 6-Future Bulldout 2040 Analysis $27.600
Task 6-Stud Report. .... m ...... $11 090 ,...,
Task_7--Meetlns
Additional Services(Only If Authorized By Client) $50,000
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TRAFFIO=STUpYTCITAL' $ .71;,'700
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