Merritt Road Overlay Project CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Overview • Dallas County Participation • Project Scope and Location • Merritt Road Photos • Agreement Overview • Project Timeline • Staff Recommendation
Dallas County Participation • In October 2017, Dallas County and the City of Sachse entered into a Master Interlocal Agreement, where Dallas County agreed to provide partial funding for maintenance projects of “Type B” Roads • “Type B” Roads in Sachse include: Bailey Road, Ben Davis, Blackburn Road, Dewitt Road, Ingram, Sachse Road, Merritt Road, Miles Road, Williford Road, and Pleasant Valley Road • Dallas County, Commissioner Koch and his staff have been strong advocates for the Sachse community and have assisted in the coordination and construction of several infrastructure projects • Sachse staff reviewed the condition of Merritt Road and asked the County for partial funding due to the immediate need and cost of this project • Dallas County reviewed and approved the request in January. City staff worked with County staff to budget and prepare the Project Specific Agreement for County and City approval
Project Scope and Location Project Scope: • Full-depth repair of failed sections • Treatment and repair of subgrade base • New 2” asphalt pavement overlay
Merritt Road Photos
Agreement Overview • Project for maintenance only (not widening of road) • Merritt Road is currently under design for a major reconstruction project to begin construction in 2022. More information at www.movingmerritt.com • City of Sachse will manage the project • Total cost for the overlay is estimated at $419,540 • Dallas County to reimburse up to 50% of the project costs (not to exceed $209,770)
Project Timeline • February • City Council to consider approval of Resolution • Commissioners Court February 18 th , 2020 • March – Construction to begin • April – Project to be completed
Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Project Specific Agreement (PSA) with Dallas County for “Type B" Road and Bridge Maintenance of Merritt Road
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