& WEBB L 6k PLITAN PLANNING MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING ECD GITY SEC OFF www.aredompo.org NOV 10 22 PM1:06 Meeting Date & Time: November 16th, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Meeting Location: City of Laredo Council Chambers, 1110 Houston St., Laredo, Texas 78040 Meeting Link: t/lardaiswastcemhe Laredo TV: Spectrum TV channel 1300 AGENDA: I. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER I. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL ROLL III. CITIZEN COMMENTS Speakers are required to fill out witness cards, which must be submitted to MPO Staff no later than 1:45 p.m. the day of the meeting. Speakers shall identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a specific issue, they should select not more than three (3) representatives to speak on their behalf. The presiding officer may further limit public on the interest of order or time. Speakers may not transfer their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to MPO business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks shall be permitted. IV. ITEMS REQUIRING POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION: A. Approval of the minutes for the meeting held on October 19th, 2022. B. Receive public testimony and initiate a 10-day public review and comment period for the following proposed amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): 1. Addition of project CSJ 0086-16-008 intended to provide for the construction of an interchange at Lomas del Sur Blvd. and State Loop 20. The estimated construction cost is $30,240,000. Category 7 funds in the amount of $7,030,287 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY Page 1 of 4 AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA have been allocated for this project. Other funding amounts include $23,209,713 in Category 2 funds. The project sponsor is TxDOT and the proposed letting date is FY 2025. 2. Removal of project CSJ 0922-33-181 for the ADA Bus Stops and Bicycle Plazas project. The Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) for this project has been terminated at the request of the project sponsor. Funds in the amount of $180,000 previously allocated to this project have been removed and added to the Category 9 available funding balance, which can be awarded to other eligible projects. C. Receive public testimony and initiate a 10-day public review and comment period for the following proposed revisions to the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP): 1. Revision of Appendix A - Short Range Projects Identified in the MTP and Listed in the TIP as necessary to incorporate and reflect the proposed revisions to the 2023-2026 TIP. D. Discussion with possible action on the Hachar-Reuthinger Road project and presentation by TxDOT regarding the updated project cost estimate. E. Discussion with possible action on the allocation and programming of Category 7 funds for the preliminary engineering and ROW phase in the amount of $1,000,000 for segments 1,2, and 3 of the Laredo Outer Loop, and any other matters incident thereto. F. Discussion with possible action on the selection of a representative to fill the Policy Committee Member At-Large vacancy. V. REPORT(S) AND PRESENTATIONS (No action required). A. Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). VI. DIRECTOR's COMMENTS A. Policy Committee membership update. B. MPO 2022 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Call for Projects update C. Schedule of upcoming meetings. VII. ADJOURNMENT LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY 2 of 4 AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Page MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA NOTICE INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting was posted at the municipal government offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted 72 hours before the meeting date and time. The agenda and meeting information was also posted online at ntp/wwwlaredompoor/asendas-minutesy All meetings of the MPO Committee are open to the public. Persons who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services such as: interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers of large print or Braille, or a translator for the Spanish language are requested to contact MPO Staff at 956-794-1613, or via email at agulano@dlaredo.xus at least two working days prior to the meeting SO that appropriate arrangements can be made. Materials in Spanish may also be provided upon request. Disability Access Statement: This meeting is wheelchair accessible. The accessible ramps are located at 1110 Victoria and 910 Flores. Accessible parking spaces are located at City Hall, 1110 Victoria. Ayuda O Servicios Auxiliares: Todas las reuniones del Comité del MPO estàn abiertas al publico. 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Informacion en espanol: Si usted desea esta informacion en espanol O si desea explicacion sobre el contenido, por favor llâmenos al teléfono (956) 794-1613 O comunicarse con nosotros mediante correo electronico a qUianoed.aredo.kus POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: City of Laredo Representatives: Honorable Pete Saenz, Mayor and LWCAMPO Chairperson Honorable Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., City Councilmember, District V Honorable Dr. Marte Martinez, City Councilmember, District VI County of Webb Representatives: Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge and LWCAMPO Vice-Chairperson Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 1 Honorable John Galo, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 3 LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY 3 of 4 AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Page MPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Laredo Mass Transit Board Representative: Honorable Vanessa Perez, City Councilmember, District VII State Representative: Mr. Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E., TxDOT District Engineer Member at Large Representative: Vacant Ex-Officio Representatives: Honorable Judith Zaffirini, State Senator, District 21 Honorable Richard Raymond, State Representative, District 42 Honorable Tracy O. King, State Representative, District 80 AGENDA REVIEWED: lugiléu Juan S. Mendive, luupe Jose A. Valdez, Jr. LWCAMPO Interim Director Laredo City Secretary LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY Page 4 of 4 AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 19th, 2022 LIVE WEB LINK: EP/AESARSNAICmANE PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL: Spectrum TV channel 1300 I. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Pete Saenz called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. II. CHAIRPERSON TO CALL ROLL Juan Mendive, Interim MPO Director, called roll and verified a quorum existed. Regular members present: Honorable Pete Saenz, Mayor and LWCAMPO Chairperson Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge Honorable Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., City Councilmember, District V Honorable Dr. Marte A. Martinez, City Councilmember, District VI (joined the meeting at 1:38 p.m.) Honorable Vanessa Perez, City Councilmember, District VII (joined the meeting at 1:36 p.m.) Humberto "Tito" Gonzalez, Jr., P.E., Member at Large Regular members not present: Mr. Salazar, Jr., P.E., TxDOT District Engineer Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 1 David Honorable John Galo, Webb County Commissioner, Pct. 3 Judge Tijerina made a motion to excuse members not present. Second: CM. Gutierrez For: 4 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 1 Ex-Officio members not present: Honorable Judith Zaffirini, State Senator, District 21 Honorable Richard Raymond, State Representative, District 42 Honorable Tracy O. King, State Representative, District 80 LWCAMPO Staff present: Juan S. Mendive, LWCAMPO Interim Director Angie Quijano, LWCAMPO Administrative Assistant Others: Rosario Cabello, COL Interim City Manager Riazul, Mia, COL Assistant City Manager Ramon Chavez, COL Engineering Department Gloria Perez-Saavedra, COL Engineering Department Jaime Garcia, COL Engineering Department Luis Perez Garcia, Webb County Engineering Guillermo Cuellar, Webb County Engineering Lalo Uribe, Webb County Judge's Office Eduardo Bernal, Transit, El Metro Robert. J. Garza, Transit, El Metro Sara Garza, TxDOT Jason Hinojosa, TXDOT Fernando Martinez, TxDOT Melisa Montemayor, HNTB, Inc. Vince Martinez, Killam Development III. CITIZEN COMMENTS Speakers are required to fill out witness cards, which must be submitted to MPO Staff no later than 1:45 p.m. the day of the meeting. Speakers shall identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a specific issue, they should select not more than three (3) representatives to speak on their behalf. The presiding officer may further limit public on the interest of order or time. Speakers may not transfer their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to MPO business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks shall be permitted. IV. ITEMS REQUIRING POLICY COMMITTEE ACTION: A. Approval of the minutes for the meetings held on September 21st, 2022 CM. Gutierrez made a motion to approve the minutes of September 21st, 2022. MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 2 Second: Judge Tijerina For: 4 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously B. Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2022-08, adopting the following proposed amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): Mr. Mendive stated that the public comment period for the item was opened at the previous meeting. He stated that no comments were received; therefore, the item would move forward for approval and adoption of the resolution. Judge Tijerina made a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. MPO 2022-08, adopting the proposed amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Second: CM. Gutierrez For: 4 Against: 0 Abstained: J Motion carried unanimously Humberto Gonzalez, TxDOT, stated that the next step would be to proceed with the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the project sponsor, the RMA and proceed with the letting date that was established for construction. CM. Vanessa Perez joined the meeting at 1:36 p.m. 1. Addition of project CSJ 0922-33-205 (Vallecillo Road) intended to provide for the construction of new 4 lane [off-system) highway with continuous turn lane. The estimated construction cost is $35,280,000. Category 7 funds in the amount of $16,500,000 have been allocated for this project. Other funding amounts include $14,780,000 in Category 3-local and $4,000,000 in Category 12 Strategic Partnership funds. The project sponsor is the Webb County City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority and the proposed letting date is FY 2026. Judge Tijerina made a motion to approve the item. MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 3 Second: CM. Gutierrez For: 5 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously 2. eprogromming/cdtion of project CSJ 0922-33-076 for the realigning of Flecha Ln. and Las Cruces Blvd. Purpose of amendment is to add this project to the 2023- 2026 TIP as the updated letting date for this project has been changed to FY 2023. This project was previously included in the FY 2021-2024 TIP. Judge Tijerina made a motion to approve the item. Second: CM. Perez For: 5 Against: Abstained: Motion carried unanimously 3. Reprogromming/cclion of project CSJ 0922-33-093 (Calton Rd. and Santa Maria Ave. Interchange) for the construction of a grade separation interchange. Purpose of amendment is to add this project to the FY 2023-2026 TIP as the updated letting date for this project has been changed to FY 2023. This project was previously included in the FY 2021-2024 TIP. Judge Tijerina made a motion to approve the item. Second: CM. Perez For: 5 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously CM. Perez asked that if the project was being moved to 2023, what was the year this project was supposed to be. Mr. Mendive stated that the project had been changing over the years but, since the project was originally going to be let in 2022, it was noti included in the 2023 TIP. However, given that the project was now proposed to let in FY2023, it needs to be added to the TIP. MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 4 CM. Perez asked when was this project expected to start. CM. Gutierrez asked when was this project originally presented. CM. Dr. Martinez joined the meeting at 1:38 p.m. Ramon Chavez, City Engineer, stated that the project was awarded in 2005. He further stated that the City Engineering Dept. has gone through a redesign process with TXDOT and Union Pacific on required agreements. CM. Perez expressed her concern with the delays on the project and that the monies allocated would have less value. Mr. Chavez stated that part of the things being worked on the Calton Road project was a redesign and the consultant wanted to push it to 2024. He further stated that City Staff was not recommending what the consultant proposed. CM. Perez made a motion to move up item #V-B. Second: CM. Gutierrez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously V. REPORT(S) AND PRESENTATIONS (No action required) B. Update by City of Laredo Engineering staff on the FM 1472/Flecha Ln. Realignment (CSJ 0922-33-076) and Calton Road Grade Separation (CSJ 0922-33-093) projects. Gloria Perez-Saavedra, City Engineering, gave a brief update on the item. She provided the following report for Calton Road Grade Separation: 1. PS&E: Amendment #12 was received and reviewed by City Staff. City Engineering does not recommend the re-design of the bridge due to the time needed to perform the re-design that would bring the bid date to 2024. Surveying work still is needed and as soon as City Engineering gets the proposal, it would be reviewed and comments and/or recommendations would be provided. Activity Completion Environmenta Re-Evaluation May 2022 MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 5 Project Letting August 2023 Const. Phase Services Complete August 2025 Real Estate Mediation Settlement Agreement with Crown Enterprises was executed July 26, 2022. Judge Tijerina asked if there was a lapse on projects funds due to the time the project has taken. Humberto Gonzalez, TxDOT, stated that the $16.4 million dollars that were earmarked for that project do not have a lapse but, if at one point the Federal agencies try to consolidate other earmarks that have not been used over the years, these funds may be considered to be re-allocated. CM. Perez asked how this could be prevented. Mr. Chavez stated that was the reason why they do not want to extend the date. Mr. Gonzalez stated that the funds were allocated since 2005 and since then, there had already been one re-design that had to be done because in 2014 all the design standards changed. 2. Transit revision to increase FY 2023-2026 total transit funding from $69,929,560 to $88,274,582 for an increase of $18,345,022. Judge Tijerina made a motion to approve the item. Second: CM. Dr. Martinez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously C. Receive public testimony and approve Resolution No. MPO 2022-09, adopting the following proposed revisions to the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP): 1. Revision of Appendix A = Short Range Projects Identified in the MTP and Listed in the TIP as necessary to incorporate and reflect the proposed revisions to the 2023-2026 TIP. MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 6 Mr. Mendive stated we needed to receive public testimony as the public comment period had previously been opened. Mayor Saenz asked for public to speak for or against. No comments were received. Judge Tijerina made a motion to close the public hearing and approve Resolution No. MPO 2022-09, adopting the proposed revisions to the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Second: CM. Gutierrez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstained: J Motion carried unanimously D. Discussion with possible action on the allocation and programming of Category 7 funds for the preliminary engineering and ROW phase in the amount of $1,000,000 for segments 1, 2, and 3 of the Laredo Outer Loop, and any other matters incident thereto. Mayor Saenz asked if a map was available. Mr. Mendive stated that this item was presented at the request of Webb County. He further elaborated on a presentation that showed the proposed alignment for the outer loop, segments 1, 2 & 3. Mayor Saenz stated that the City had authorized to engage in negotiations on the 4-5 bridge. He further asked Ms. Cabello to brief on the item especially with the concerns on the MOU. Ms. Rosario Cabello, Interim City Manager, stated that she was not sure if she was able to disclose anything that was discussed in executive session. CM. Dr. Martinez stated that the City was trying to extend Mangana Hein connection down to US 83. He stated that this was the ultimate goal that was trying to be achieved. He stated there was significant problems on the north side, especially on the Mines Road area. He stated that he felt work should start on the north side then into the south side as opposed to starting from the south side. He felt that would ease a lot of problems in the Unitec area and the Hachar-Reuthinger connection. MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 7 Judge Tijerina stated that this was a County project and the County was putting the resources with the plan to start with the southside first. He stated that he would want to move forward now and if the City would like to partner up with the County and find monies for the north side later on, that would be great. Mayor Saenz made a motion to table the item for next month. Judge Tijerina left the meeting at 2:12 p.m. Second: CM. Gutierrez For: 5 Against: 0 Abstained: Mr. Gonzalez recommended to have a workshop in order to dedicate some time and discuss the item. E. Discussion with possible action to proceed with the proposed strategy by Webb County to accelerate the construction of Outer Loop Segments 1, 2, and 3 by leveraging local funds and Category 7 funds, coordinate with TxDOT as necessary, and initiate the process to list determined project segments and phases in the 2020- 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Mayor Saenz made a motion to table the item and to incorporate it into the proposed workshop. Second: CM. Gutierrez For: 5 Against: J Abstained: 0 F. Discussion with possible action on the Hachar-Reuthinger Road project. Mr. Gonzalez stated that TxDOT was finalizing the schematic and were re-looking at the estimate which would be getting by the consultant this week. He further stated that they would provide a report at next month's meeting to present the updated estimate. VI. REPORT(S) AND PRESENTATIONS (No action required) C. Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). Melisa Montemayor, HNTB, Inc., provided a status report which included the following: MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 8 1. FM 1472 and Killam Industrial Blvd. Turn Lanes - The commencement of work at Killam Industrial Blvd. at FM 1472 occurred in early May 2022. Construction of the pavement widening components have been ongoing. For FM 1472, the bond breaker has been installed. Concrete pouring for FM 1472 was scheduled for pouring in late September. The grading for the widening of Killam Industrial Blvd. has been completed. For the traffic signal work, the foundation drill shafts have been set. A utility issue was encountered and is in the process of being cleared. TxDOT anticipates clearance resolution by the end of October. This pushes substantial construction completion to late November. As of the week of the 11th of October, the project is 50% complete. 2. Los Presidentes (Cuatro Vientos to Brownwood) - Construction is ongoing. Paving of the street is 100% complete. Contractor is currently completing the final drainage items of the project. Sidewalk construction is currently ongoing from Isla Mujeres to Cuatro Vientos. The work for the 18-inch water line in the area oft the major drainage structure in the area of Cuatro Vientos is completed. The outstanding items are the completion of the Isla Mujeres Intersection, outstanding sidewalk work, outstanding landscaping and irrigation, perform 18" waterline adjustment and concrete cover work and final striping. Overall, anticipate substantial completion in November 2022. Overall the project is 95% complete. 3. Loop 20 South (Cuatro Vientos) Acceleration/ Deceleration Lane Project - The project was awarded to Anderson Columbia in October 2021. Construction to commenced on the week of the 14th of March. The paving is largely complete. Major critical path item that is still pending is the installation of the proposed illumination on the Northbound and Southbound Lanes of Cuatro Vientos. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2022. Overall, the project is approximately 95% complete. 4. Loop 20 South (Cuatro Vientos) TRZ Study Update Study commenced in May with the execution of the City of Laredo and WCCL RMA ILA. To date the team has been conducting one-on-one stake holder meetings and are anticipating completing the analysis and forecasting by the week of the 19th. The study is scheduled for completion in October 2022. 5. Springfield Phase III - NTP was provided by the City of Laredo to AZAR Services, LLC on 12/15/21. To date, the roadway concrete paving has been completed. Outstanding items include the tie-in driveways at Shiloh and the proposed water main along the north end of the project. The sidewalk is half way complete. Major items to address include the completion of the drainage, proposed water main, traffic improvements and illumination. Substantial completion is scheduled for December 2022. Overall, the project is approximately 87% complete. MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 9 6. Webb County Fair Grounds TIA = The RMA team received the trip distribution for the 2035 traffic projections on the week of the 11th of October. The 2035 traffic projections will account for the US 59 immediate improvements of a 6-lane rural divided highway configuration and the full build out of the fair ground improvements. A draft of the final TIA report to be completed and reviewed by the GEC in mid-November. The timeframe for completion of the study is December of 2022. 7. River Road Corridor Study - Currently, the team has developed a list of stakeholders to participate in the Stakeholder Listening Sessions and scheduled the series of stakeholder presentations for the week of the 17th of October 2022. Total duration of the study is 12 months. Completion of the study is anticipated in July 2023. 8. Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant - In partnership with the MPO and the City of Laredo, the RMA developed a $2M grant application to develop an action to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The application was successfully submitted on September 9, 2022 which was 6 days prior to the due date of the application. The team developed and distributed follow-up letters to local elected officials. 9. Vallecillo Road In the August MPO Policy Committee meeting, funding for construction of the project was concluded. Subsequent to the dedication of $16.5M dollars of Category 71 funds from the MPO, US Congressman Henry Cuellar has pledged $3M of federal earmark funds. These monies are in addition to the $14M dedicated to the project by the RMA, City of Laredo and the Killam Company. Now that the project is funded for construction, the RMA is working to submit the appropriate paperwork for the draft Advanced Funding Agreement with TXDOT and begin design of the project. The RMA is targeting commencement of design in November 2022. Other Items: The WC-CL RMA Board of Directors met on 10/18/22 to select an auditor for the annual RMA financial audit. VII. DIRECTOR's COMMENTS Mr. Mendive provided the following report: 1. MPO planners are attending the American Planning Association State Conference from October 19th-22nd in El Paso, Texas. 2. The U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Pilot planning grant application was submitted on October 12, 2022. The grant was submitted by the MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 10 City of Laredo as the MPO's fiscal agent and in partnership with the Downtown TIRZ #1 and Laredo Main Street. 3. The MPO team, in coordination with TxDOT, held two workshops, virtual (October 7th) and in-person (October 12th), for prospective applicants of the ongoing Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Call for Projects. 4. Upcoming regularly scheduled meetings: Active Transportation Committee - October 26, 2022 Technical Committee November 8, 2022 Policy Committee - November 16, 2022 VIII. ADJOURNMENT CM. Dr. Martinez made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:23 p.m. Second: CM. Gutierrez For: 5 Against: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously Juan S. Mendive Pete Saenz, Mayor and LWCAMPO Interim LWCAMPO Director Chairperson MPO Meeting Minutes of October 19th, 2022 11 LAREDO WEBB COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ACTION ITEM DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION Receive public testimony and initiate a 10-day public review and comment period for the 11-16-22 following proposed amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): 1. Addition of project CSJ 0086-16-008 intended to provide for the construction of an interchange at Lomas del Sur Blvd. and State Loop 20. The estimated construction cost is $30,240,000. Category 7 funds in the amount of $7,030,287 have been allocated for this project. Other funding amounts include $23,209,713 in Category 2 funds. The project sponsor is TxDOT and the proposed letting date is FY 2025. 2. Removal of project CSJ 0922-33-181 for the ADA Bus Stops and Bicycle Plazas project. The Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) for this project has been terminated at the request of the project sponsor. Funds in the amount of $180,000 previously allocated to this project have been removed and added to the Category 9 available funding balance, which can be awarded to other eligible projects. INITIATED BY: MPO Staff STAFF SOURCE Juan S. Mendive, Interim MPO Director PREVIOUS ACTION: The MPO Policy Committee approved Resolution No. MPO 2022-05 adopting the 2023- 2026 TIP on May 18, 2022. The first formal revision to the 2023-2026 TIP was approved on October 19, 2022 through Resolution No. MPO 2022-08. BACKGROUND: The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a federally required document which MPO's develop in cooperation with all their planning partners to program mobility and transit projects for a four-year period. On May 18th, 2022, the MPO Policy Committee approved the Laredo MPO 2023-2026 TIP. All MPO TIP documents are subsequently combined to form the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Revisions to the TIP involving major changes require a public review and comment period and formal action by the MPO Policy Committee. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval Approval 2023-2026 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) 1. Federal law requires that Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) in cooperation with the State and affected transit operators develop a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for their planning areas for a four-year period. 2. All MPO TIP documents are subsequently combined to form the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). TxDOT amends the STIP on a quarterly basis. 3. Revisions to the TIP involving major changes require a public review and comment period and formal action by the MPO Policy Committee prior to being added to the STIP. 4. Our MPO Public Participation Plan requires a 10-day public review and comment period for amendments to the TIP. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY ma AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION PROPOSED TIP AMENDMENTS 1. Addition of project CSJ 0086-16-008 intended to provide for the construction of an interchange at Lomas del Sur Blvd. and Loop 20. The estimated construction cost is $30,240,000. Category 7 funds in the amount of $7,030,287 have been allocated for this project. Other funding amounts include $23,209,713 in Category 2 funds. The project sponsor is TxDOT and the proposed letting date is FY 2025. 2. Removal of project CSJ 0922-33-181 for the ADA Bus Stops and Bicycle Plazas project. The Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) for this project has been terminated at the request of the project sponsor. Category 9 funds in the amount of $180,000 previously allocated to this project have been removed and added to the Category 9 available funding balance, which can be awarded to other eligible projects. On September 21, 2022 the Policy Committee accepted a request by the City of Laredo and El Metro to terminate the Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) for this project. The AFA has been terminated due to economic inflation and significant financial challenges the project would impose on the local government. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY ma AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION District MPO County CSJ TIPFY HWY Phase City YOECost Laredo Laredo Webb 0086-1 16-008 2025 SL20 C Laredo $ 30,240,000.00 Limits From: 0.11 MILES SOUTH OFL OMAS DELS SURI BLVD Project Sponsor TxDOT Limits To: 0.11 MILES NORTHOF LOMAS DEL SUR BLVD Revision Date 02/2023 Project DESCR: CONSTRUCT OVERPASS ATL LOMAS DELS SURI BLVD MPOF Proj Num SL: 20interchange: at Lomas Del Sur Blvd RemarksP P7: Funding Cat(s) 2,7 Project History AuthorizedF FundingByC Category/Share Category Federal State Regional Local Local Contributions Total 2 $ 18,567,770.40 $ 4,641,942.60 $ $- $ $ 23,209,713.00 7 $ 5,624,229.60 $ 1,406,057.40 $ $ $ 7,030,287.00 Total $ 24,192,000.00 $ 6,048,000.00 $ $ $ $ 30,240,000.00 Total Project Costl Information Prelim Eng $ 1,427,781.60 ROWF Purch $ Const Cost $ 30,240,000.00 Const Eng $ 1,695,854.88 Conting $ 2,138,400.00 Indirect $ BondF Fin $ PtChg Ord $ Total Cost 35,502,036.48 TIP Highway Financial Summary Year of Expenditure Cost TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORIATION Laredo MPO District 22 FY 2023 - 2026 Transportation improvement Program Funding by Category FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 Total FY 2023. - 2026 Category Description Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Preventive Maintenance 1 and Rehabilitation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Urban Area (Non- TMA) 2 Corridor Projects $105,450,000 $105,450,000 $15,047,414 $15,047,414 $23,209,713 $23,209,713 $0 $0 $143,707,127 $143,707,127 Non- Traditionally Funded 3 Transportation Project $1,741,799 $1,741,799 $10,750,000 $10,750,000 $0 $0 $14,780,000 $14,780,000 $27,271,799 $27,271,799 Statewide Connectivity 4 Corridor Projects $0 $0 $0 $0 $65,000,000 $65,000,000 $0 $0 $65,000,000 $65,000,000 5 CMAQ $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 6 Structures $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 7 Metro Mobility & Rehab $52,213,781 $52,213,781 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $7,030,287 $7,030,287 $16,500,000 $16,500,000 $76,994,068 $76,994,068 8 Safety $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 9 TAP / TASA $696,850 $696,850 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $696,850 $696,850 Supplemental 10 Transportation $18,040,424 $18,040,424 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,040,424 $18,040,424 10CBI Corridor Border $43,502,580 $43,502,580 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $43,502,580 $43,502,580 11 District Discretionary $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 11 Rider 11B $26,000,000 $26,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $26,000,000 $26,000,000 12 Strategic Priority $18,000,000 $18,000,000 $98,052,239 $98,052,239 $45,000,000 $45,000,000 $43,200,000 $43,200,000 $204,252,239 $204,252,239 SBPE Strategy Budget PE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 SB102 Strategy: 102 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $267,145,434 $267,145,434 $125,099,653 $125,099,653 $140,240,000 $140,240,000 $74,480,000 $74,480,000 $606,965,087 $606,965,087 Funding Participation Source Source FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 Total FY23-26 Federal $213,777,445 $91,479,722 $112,192,000 $47,760,000 $465,209,168 State $42,927,744 $22,619,931 $28,048,000 $8,640,000 $102,235,675 Local Match $8,698,448 $250,000 $0 $3,300,000 $12,248,448 CAT 3- Local Contributions (LC) $1,741,799 $10,750,000 $0 $14,780,000 $27,271,799 CAT 3- Prop 1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CAT 3- Prop 12 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CAT3 3- Prop 14 Bonds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CAT 3- Texas Mobility Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CAT3 3 TDC $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other Strategy PE Budget $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other-s Strategy 102 Budget $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $267,145,436 $125,099,653 $140,240,000 $74,480,000 $606,965,089 2023-2026 TIP REVISION #2 LOCATIONS OF PROJECTS N 35 83 CSJ:0922-33-166 CSJ:0018-05-089 CSJ:0922-33-165 42 CSJ:0086-14-089 CSJ:0092-33-205 35 CSJ:0086-14-076 C LLAN CSJ:0086-14-075 - LOOP 20 . a CSJ:0086-14-079 C5J:0922-33-213 CSJ:0086-14-088 BRISTO INIER C BLVD CSJ: 0922-33-076 DELA AMAR C CSJ:0086-14-078 JACAMAN CSJ: 0922-33-093 ESJ:0086-14-087 HILL LSIDE Casa Lake Blanca C5J:0086-14-077 CSJ:0922-33-177 59 0 LYON C5J:0922-33-181 o CSJ:0086-14-086 359 IEXAS CSJ:0086-01-073 C5J:0086-02-023 TIP Projects FY 2023-2026 Current Projects Proposed Additions Project Line 83 Date: 11/10/2022 Rio Bravo LAREDO WEBB COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ACTION ITEM DATE: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION Receive public testimony and initiate a 10-day public review and comment period for the 11-16-22 following proposed revision(s) to the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP): 1. Revision of Appendix A - Short Range Projects Identified in the MTP and Listed in the TIP as necessary to incorporate and reflect the proposed revisions to the 2023- 2026 TIP. INITIATED BY: MPO Staff STAFF SOURCE Juan S. Mendive, Interim MPO Director PREVIOUS ACTION: On January 21, 2020, the Policy Committee adopted the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The Policy Committee approved Revision #1 on April, 20, 2020, Revision #2 was approved on June 15, 2020. Revision #3 was approved on February 22, 2021. Revision #4 was an administrative modification on April 19, 2021. Revision # 5 was approved on February 8, 2022. On October 19, 2022, the Policy Committee approved Revision # 6 through Resolution No. MPO 2022-09. BACKGROUND: Metropolitan Planning Organizations are required to develop and update the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for their respective metropolitan area covering a planning horizon of at least 20 years. The Laredo Metropolitan Transportation Plan is an official, comprehensive, intermodal transportation plan developed and adopted for the metropolitan planning area. The 2020-2045 MTP identifies the existing and future transportation needs and develops coordinated strategies to provide the necessary transportation facilities essential for the continued mobility and economic vitality of the region. Projects included in the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program shall be consistent with the approved Metropolitan Transportation Plan. On April 19, 2021, an administrative modification to the MTP added Appendix. A - Short Range Projects Identified in the MTP and Listed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to facilitate the identification of projects on both the TIP and the MTP, and to ensure consistency between both documents. The proposed revision is intended to make the necessary changes to the MTP, specifically Appendix A - Short Range Projects Identified in the MTP and Listed in the TIP to incorporate and reflect the proposed revisions to the 2023-2026 TIP. Project CSJ 0086-16-008 intended to provide for the construction of an interchange at Lomas Del Sur Blvd. and State Loop 20 is currently listed in the MTP, but the project information such as the project description, letting date, and funding needs to be updated to reflect the proposed changes. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval Approval METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP) AMENDMENTS Revision of Appendix A = Short Range Projects Identified in the MTP and Listed in the TIP as necessary to incorporate and reflect the proposed revisions to the 2023-2026 TIP. Project CSJ 0086-16-008 intended to provide for the construction of an interchange at Lomas del Sur Blvd. and State Loop 20 is currently listed in the MTP, but project information (i.e. letting date, funding, description) needs to be updated to reflect the proposed addition to the TIP. Additionally, the project needs to be added to Appendix A of the MTP. Our Public Participation Plan requires a 10-day public review and comment period for amendments to the MTP. LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY ma AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Laredo Webb County Areal MPO (Appendix A) Short Range Projects denti ed in the Metropolitan fransportation! Plan (MTP) andl Listed in the Transportation! Improvement Program! (TIP) FY2023- FY2026 CSJ PROJECT NAME SCOPE FROM TO SPONSOR PROJECT CATEGORY YOE COST FY2023 0922-33-166 Reuthinger Road locationconstructione dividedh of 0.1mile East ofE Beltway 1H35V West Frontagen road City 7 $21,440,668 highway Parkway 2 0922 22-33-165 Hachar RoadwayF Road Newlc location constructiono of FM 1472 0.1 100n miles EofE Beltway City 7,7_CRRSAA, $32,514,912 4-lanec divided highway Parkway 3LC 3 0086-01-073 SH3 359V Widening to5 Widenr S-laneu roadwayf undivided from Highway 3-lane 4.06 milesE Eofs SL: 20 8.935m miles Eof SL2 20 TxDOT 11,12 $25,000,000 4 0086-02-023 SH3 359V Widening Widenr roadwayf from 2-lane 8.935m miles Eof SL 20 9.830n milesE Eofs SL: 20 TxDOT 11 $6,000,000 to4-lane divided highway Reconstructionc ofe existinge 6- laned divided highwayto 5 0086-1 4- 088 US 59( (Loop 20) proposede 6-lanet freeway 0.36n mi South ofl University 0.51n mi South ofs Shiloh Dr. TxDOT 20,10,1 11, $45,394,778 Reconstruction faciityy with3 3-lanef frontage Blvd roads atu UniversityE Blvd. to Shiloh Dr. 6 0086-14-076 US 59( (Loop Shiloh 20) Constructiono ofir interchange 0.50n miSofs Shiloh Dr. 0.50n miN Nof Shiloh Dr. TxDOT 2M,1 10 $31,856,549 Interchange ats Dr. ats ShilohD Dr. Reconstructiono ofe existinge 6- 7 0086- 14-0 089 US 59( (Loop2 20) lanel highwaytop proposede 6- 0.51 mi South of Shiloh InternationalE Blvd. TxDOT 2U,1 10, 11 $38,390,491 Reconstruction lanef freewayw with3-lane frontagen roads US 59( (Loop2 20) Constructionc ofl Interchange 0.50n mis ofl University 8 0086-14-079 Interchangea atu Universi sity atl University Blvd. Blvd. 0.50n minofu University Blvd. TxDOT 2M,10 $19,364,639 Bivd. 9 0086-14-075 US5 590 (Loop 20) Constructionc ofl Interchange 0.50r mi South of DelN Mar 0.50n mil Northo ofD DelN Mar TxDOT 2M, 10 Interchanges atD Del Mar atD DelM MarB Blvd. Blvd. Bivd. $28,446,123 10 - 0922-33-177 River Vegal Trail COREIVIPAERAIAI AnnaPark LcCCampus City 9-TAP $696.850 11 09: 22- 2-33-076 FM1 14 F Flechal Lane Realingmento ofF Flecha n. Intersectiono ofFM 1472 0.174r miles easto ofFM1 1472 City 10,3LC $1,800,000 andLas Cruces Bivd. andFlechal Ln. 12 0922-33-093 Caltona ands San Maria Constructionc ofagrade 0.25r m easto of Calton/San 0.25n mw westo ofC Calton/San City 10, 3LC $16,240,424 Interchange separationir interchange Mariai intersection Maria Intersection 12Projects Total: $267,145,434 FY2024 Preliminarye engineeringa and constructionf fort the expansionoft thev World Worid Trade TradeB Bridgec consistingofs 1 92 13 Expansion Bridge lanesb by buildinga anew 8 Worid Trade Bridge City 7,3LC $12,000,000 laneb bridge adjacent toth the existingb bridgef forat total of 16lanes aftero completion of theproiect Reconstructionc ofe existinge 6- laneh highwaytop proposede 6- 2 0086-1 14-087 US 59( (Loop 20) lanefi freewayfa facilityv with3- 0.4r miN NorthofE E Corridor 0.36n mi South ofl University TxDOT 12 $30,600,000 Reconstruction lanef frontagen roads ato 0.4 mi Rd (Airport). Blvd. Nofa airportt to University Bivd. Reconstructionc ofe existinge 6- laned dividedh highwayto US 59(Loop 20) proposede 6-lanet freeway 0.4miNortho ofECorridor 3 0086-14-086 Reconstruction facility withas section us59 Rd. (Airport) TxDOT 12 $29,290,676 including3 3-lanef frontage roadsa at USS 591 to0.4r miNof airport. 4 0086-14-077 US59( (Loop2 20) Constructiono ofii interchange 0.500mis South OfE 0.50m mil Northo OfEO Coridor TxDOT 2M,12 $28,774,986 InterchangeatAimport atAirport CorridorRd Airport). Rd/Airport). US 59( (Loop2 20) Constructiono ofinterchange 5 0086-14-078 Interchanges at. Jacaman 0.50n mis ofJ Jacaman Rd 0.50n minof. Jacaman Rd TxDOT 12,2M $24,433,991 Rd. atJ JacamanRd. 5Projects Total: $125,099,653 FY2025 0018-05-089 Replace Bridge at 0.5mi southofUniroyal 2.68r minorth ofUniroyal TxDOT 12,4 $110,000,000 UniroyalD Dr. EE structurea at Interchange Interchange 2 0086-1 16-008 ges at erpass at 0.1miess southo ofL Lomas 0.1 miles northo ofLomas TxDOT 2,7 B D SurB Bivd. E Lomas SurB Bivd. Del Sur Blvd. Del SurE Blvd. $30,240,000 2Project Total: $140,240,000 FY2026 New Direct Connector( (#3 0018-06-185 Direct Connector #3a and and# 6)n northbounda and 0.5mie east ofl IH35 0.5mir north OfUS59 TxDOT 12 #6 southboundi IH3 35t toUS59 $39,200,000 eastbound Constructiono ofr new 41 lane 2 0922-33-205 Vallecillo Road [off-system]h highwayy with FM1472 IH35 RMA 7,3LC, 12 $35,280,000 continuoustumlane 2Projects Total: $74,480,000 TOTAL OF 21 PROJ JECTS INT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF: $606,965,087 Funding Category Types CAT1 1:Preventiven Maintenancea andR Rehabilitaion CATZ 2Metro Corridor Projects CAT3 3NonT TraditionallyF Funded- includesk localf funds, proposition: 12or 14, etc. CAT7 7: Metro Mobility andR Rehabilitation CAT9:T TransportationE Enhancement (TE)andT Transporation Alternativer Program( (TAP) CAT1 10: SupplementalP Projectsi include CBI andEarmarkf funds CAT11:D District Discretionary CAT1 12: StrategicP Priority addressesp project withp priority o5 State Prop1 1: Propostion Effectiveir in 2015 HighwayT TrustF Funda allocationf from gast tax revenue Prop7 7: Proposition? 7: MPO allocations fromf formulat fundsd diverted froms state general sales, uset tax, vehicles sales, andr rentalt tax D. Discussion with possible action on the Hachar-Reuthinger Road project and presentation by TxDOT regarding the updated project cost estimate. LAREDO WEBB COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ACTION ITEM DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 11-16-2022 Discussion with possible action on the allocation and programming of Category 7 funds for the preliminary engineering and ROW phase in the amount of $1,000,000 for segments 1, 2, and 3 of the Laredo Outer Loop, and any other matters incident thereto. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Webb County, TXDOT (Project Sponsor), MPO Staff Juan S. Mendive, Interim MPO Director PREVIOUS ACTION: Item was presented at the Policy Committee meeting of October 19, 2022 and was tabled to the following month. BACKGROUND: Category 7 funding addresses transportation needs within boundaries of metropolitan planning areas with population of 200,000 or greater also known as Transportation Management Areas (TMA). TxDOT distributes federal funds through Category 7 to each TMA in the state. The funding can be used on a roadway with a functional classification greater than a local road or rural minor collector. In consultation with TxDOT, the MPO selects the projects to be funded through Category 7. TxDOT is the project sponsor for the proposed Outer Loop roadway facility project. Webb County has approached TxDOT with a strategy to commit local funds for preliminary engineering and is requesting the MPO Policy Committee to program $1,000,000 in Category 7 funds for a ROW phase. Currently, segment 1 is outside the MPO's Metropolitan Area Boundary. Any allocated Category 7 funds by the MPO Policy Committee may only be used within the existing limits of the Metropolitan Area Boundary in the proposed year that the project or phase of the project is programmed, unless otherwise authorized by TxDOT and FHWA through a formal agreement. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval Approval Laredo Webb County Area MPO Category 7 Funding 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Total Total Targets $56,794,853 $8,154,760 $8,317,866 $8,484,234 $8,157,959 $8,157,959 $8,157,959 $8,157,959 $8,157,959 $8,157,959 $130,699,467 MPO Programmed $52,213,781 $1,000,000 $7,030,287 $8,484,234 $8,015,766 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $76,744,068 Balance $4,581,072 $7,154,760 $1,287,579 $0 $142,193 $8,157,959 $8,157,959 $8,157,959 $8,157,959 $8,157,959 $53,955,399 CSJ MPO Programmed! Projects Programmed ($) Fiscal Year (FY) 0922-33-165 Hachar Roadway $30,773,113 FY23 0922-33-166 Reuthinger Road $21,440,668 FY23 0922-33-213 WorldTradel Bridge Expansion $1,000,000 FY24 0086-16-008 Interchange at Lomas del Sur & SL20 $7,030,287 FY25 0922-33-205 Vallecillo Road $16,500,000 FY26-27 MPO Total Programmed $76,744,068 BYLAWS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT To set transportation related policy, identify existing and future local transportation needs in cooperation with TxDOT, and propose and recommend projects for all modes of transportation including mass transit and active transportation, with special attention to freight ARTICLE DEFINITIONS, PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY Section 1.1 Definitions Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) is the organization, formerly known as the Laredo Urban Transportation Study, designated by the Governor ofthe State of Texas, to serve as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Laredo Urbanized Area. It shall be hereinafter referred to as the "MPO." Metropolitan Planning Area- The geographic area for which the MPO is responsible and in which the metropolitan transportation planning process must be carried out pursuant to Title 23 USC Section 134 and Title 49 USC Section 5303. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) - The forum for cooperative transportation decision-making, as designated by the Governor, and units of general-purpose local government representing 75 percent of the affected metropolitan population. The MPO is responsible for identifying local transportation needs, in cooperation with the Texas Department ofl Transportation (TxDOT), following a "Continuing, Comprehensive, and Cooperative" transportation planning process pursuant to 23 USC 134. The MPO is also responsible for proposing and recommending projects for all modes of urban transportation to those governmental units that are responsible for program development and project implementation. Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee (Policy Committee) - The policy body, established pursuant to 23 USC 134, with the responsibility for establishing overall transportation for, and taking the required approval actions as the Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Policy Committee is comprised oft those governmental agencies identified in the original designation agreement and those agencies or organizations subsequently added to the membership ofthe board. The Policy Committee shall have decision-making authority over issues such as the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Review Committee (Technical Committee) - The body ofthe MPO responsible for professional and technical review of work programs, policy recommendations and transportation planning activities. The Technical Committee shall review issues for accuracy and advise the Policy Committee on recommended actions. The Technical Committee is composed of representatives of the City Page 1 BYLAWS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ofLaredo, the County of Webb, the Texas Department of Transportation and private sector representatives. Metropolitan Planning Organization Active Transportation Committee - the body of the MPO responsible for improving and promoting active modes of mobility in the MPO study area by monitoring the implementation oft the Laredo Webb County Active Transportation Plan, and providing recommendations on MPO active transportation related activities. Fiscal Agent for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (Fiscal Agent) - The governmental entity or agency designated by written agreement between the MPO Policy Committee and the governmental entity or agency providing fiscal administrative services and other services (which may: include personnel and staff support) to the MPO Policy Committee and the Staff oft the MPO. Laredo Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) - The MTP is an official, comprehensive, intermodal transportation plan developed and adopted for the Laredo Metropolitan Area through the transportation planning process. The MTP identifies the existing and future transportation needs and develops coordinated strategies to provide the necessary transportation facilities essential for the continued mobility and economic vitality ofLaredo. These coordinated transportation strategies include roadway development and operations, truck and rail freight movement, transit operations, bikeways and pedestrian facilities. The development ofthe MTP is required under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) to assure the continuation of federal transportation funds. The plan shall address a continuous twenty- year planning horizon. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) - A staged, multiyear, intermodal program, of transportation projects which is consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan and which is also financially constrained. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) - Shall mean the program of work that includes goals, objectives and/or tasks required by each of the several agencies involved in the metropolitan transportation planning process. The UPWP shall describe metropolitan transportation and transportation-related planning activities anticipated in the area during the next one-year period and reflect transportation planning work to be funded by federal, state or local transportation or transportation-related planning funds. Section 1.2 Purpose The MPO is the designated organization responsible for identifying local transportation needs in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The MPO is also the entity responsible for proposing and recommending projects for all modes of urban transportation to those governmental units that are responsible for program development and project implementation. Page 2 BYLAWS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Section 1.3 Authority The MPO shall have the following authority pursuant to 23 CFR Part 450: (a) To develop and establish policies, procedures, plans and programs for the metropolitan area. (b) To certify such actions as may be necessary to comply with state and federal regulations. (c) To establish such rules of procedure and approve such actions as it deems necessary to fulfill its purposes. (d) To ensure those requirements of 23 USC 134 and 135 and 49 USC, Chapter 53, 5301, et seq. are carried out. (e) To use federal transportation planning funds, as well as in-kind matching funds as authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission, to develop and maintain a comprehensive regional transportation planning program in conformity with requirements of23 USC 135 and 49 USC 5303. (f) To adopt a Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).for the metropolitan planning area that will complement the Statewide Transportation Plan required by state and federal laws, a Transportation Improvement Program and a Unified Planning Work Program and such other planning documents and reports that may be required by state or federal laws or regulations. (g) To establish one or more advisory committees to assist in the transportation planning process and/or assist in promoting the implementation of approved plans. The Policy Committee may create ad-hoc committees or other technical subcommittees. ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP, TERMS AND ADMINISTRATION Section 2.1 Membership and Qualifications, (a) The MPO shall be comprised of a Policy Committee and a Technical Committee. The Policy Committee shall include the following members: City ofLaredo: Mayor (Chairperson) Two City Councilmembers, as appointed by the Mayor in his/her sole discretion. Page 3 BYLAWS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Laredo Mass Transit Board One Laredo Mass Transit Board member as appointed by the Board's presiding officer/Mayor in his/her sole discretion. County of Webb: County Judge (Vice-Chairperson) Two County Commissioners as appointed by the Webb County Judge in his/her sole discretion. State of Texas: TxDOT District Engineer Member at Large Member to be appointed by the Policy Committee *** EX-OFFICIO *** State of Texas: State Senator(s) State Representative(s) (b) Members shall serve until a replacement is qualified pursuant to section 2.1 Subsection (e). (c) The Mayor ofthe City of Laredo shall appoint the two City Councilmembers that represent the City of Laredo. (d) Laredo Mass Transit Board's presiding officer/Mayor shall appoint one member to represent the Laredo Mass Transit Board. (e) The County Judge oft the County of Webb shall appoint the two County Commissioners that represent the County of Webb. (f) Appointments to the Policy Committee shall be for a period of two years. A member may be reappointed with no limitation to number of terms, except that such term will not continue in the event an officer becomes ineligible for membership on the Policy Committee. Section 2.2 Meetings, Quorum and Voting (a) The Policy Committee shall meet at least twice per year or as often as necessary to fulfill its purposes. (b) Quorum shall consist of four (4) members ofthe voting membership. (c) The use of proxies by the voting members of the Policy Committee is prohibited. (d) The official actions of the Policy Committee shall be by affirmative action of the majority ofthe voting membership present and voting at public meetings. All meetings are to be held as Page 4 BYLAWS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION open meetings as defined in Chapter 551, Texas Government Code (Texas Open Meetings Act), and the Transportation Planning Director ofthe MPO shall insure that the written notice ofthe meeting is posted at City ofLaredo City Hall and Webb County Commissioners Court Building at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Additionally, the notice may be posted at TxDOT Laredo District Office, and on the City ofLaredo and Webb County website. The Transportation Planning Director shall insure that at least two copies ofthe agenda and such supporting documentation as is available to the Policy Committee are made available for public inspection in the MPO offices at the same time they are made available to the Policy Committee members. (e) All official actions oft the Policy Committee shall be duly recorded in the minutes ofthe meeting. (f) The Mayor of the City of Laredo shall serve as Chairperson of the Policy Committee. The responsibilities of the Chairperson shall include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Preside at all meeting of the Policy Committee. 2. Authenticate, by signature, all resolutions adopted by the Policy Committee. 3. Serve as chief policy advocate for the Policy Committee. 4. Represent the committee at hearings, conferences, and other events as required or designate another member of the Committee or the Chairperson oft the Technical Committee to represent the Chairperson. (g) The County Judge of the County of Webb shall serve as Vice Chairperson oft the Policy Committee. During the absence ofthe Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson shall preside over: meetings and shall exercise all the duties of the Chairperson. (h) In the absence of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from a Policy Committee meeting at which a quorum is present, the remaining members present shall elect a presiding officer who shall serve until the conclusion of that meeting or until the arrival of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. Section 2.3 Administration (a) The MPO shall be led by a full-time MPO Transportation Planning Director. The responsibilities of the Director shall include, but are not limited to the following: 1. All staff support for the Policy Committee, oversight and coordination of MPO administration and transportation planning activities, grant administration, maintaining records and providing notice of meetings as required by the Public Participation Process. 2. Shall act as Chairperson ofthe Technical Committee with responsibility for drafting findings and recommendations oft the Technical Committee for review by the Policy Committee. Page 5 BYLAWS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 3. Shall be responsible for all plans and reports prepared by and for the review and consideration oft the Policy Committee and for submitting the recommended policies, procedures and programs ofthe Technical Committee to the Policy Committee. 4. Supervise the MPO staff. 5. Serve as a liaison to the Texas Department of Transportation's; planning program through the department's district office and the department's Transportation Planning and Programming Division' s representative. 6. In cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation, collect, maintain, forecast, and report to the department appropriate socioeconomic, roadway, and travel data. 7. Prepare and submit all required plans, reports, programs, data, and certifications. 8. Develop and present to the MPO Policy Committee a Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the metropolitan planning area, a Transportation Improvement Program and a Unified Planning Work Program and such other planning documents and reports that may be required by state or federal laws or regulations. (b) The Technical Committee shall include the following: 1. City Representatives: Laredo City Planner The General Manager of the City Transit System Laredo Director of Traffic Safety Laredo Airport Manager Laredo City Engineer Laredo Bridge Director 2. County and Regional Representatives: Webb County Planning Director South Texas Development Council Regional Planning Director The General Manager of the Rural Transit System Webb County Engineer 3. State Representatives: TxDOT Planning Representative (Vice-Chairperson) TxDOT Planning Representative TxDOT Area Engineer TxDOT TPP Field Representative Page 6 BYLAWS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 4. Federal representatives: FHWA Planning Representative (Austin) 5. Private Sector Representatives: A representative oft the Kansas City Southern Railroad Company A representative of the Union Pacific Railroad Company A representative of the Laredo Transportation Association A Transportation Provider Representative who shall also serve on the Laredo Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory Committee 6. School system representatives A representative of the Laredo Independent School District A representative ofthe United Independent School District A representative of Texas A&M International University A representative of] Laredo Community College (c) Each voting member oft the Technical Committee may have a designated alternate member to serve on the committee in the member' S absence. Appointed alternate members will have the voting rights and privileges of members when serving in the absence of the Technical Committee member. The responsibilities ofthe Technical Committee include technical review of work programs, policy recommendations and transportation planning activities. (d) The Active Transportation Committee (ATC) 1. The responsibilities of the Active Transportation Committee shall include the following: a. Monitor the implementation of the Laredo and Webb County Active Transportation Plan. b. Recommend active transportation related planning studies to be conducted. C. Provide recommendations to the MPO Policy Committee regarding active transportation planning activities. d. Advise the MPO Policy Committee on active transportation related technical and policy issues. e. Explore and recommend funding options and opportunities for active transportation related projects. f. Promote community outreach efforts such as bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns and educational programs. 2. Membership a. The Active Transportation Committee shall be composed of a broad group of representatives from the regional community. Page 7 BYLAWS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION b. Members shall be selected by MPO staff. C. The MPO Director shall select the Active Transportation Committee Chair. Section 2.4 Ethic Policy for MPO Policy Members and Employees (a) A policy board member or employee of a metropolitan planning organization may not: (1) accept or solicit any gift, favor, or service that might reasonably tend to influence the member or employee in the discharge of official duties or that the member or employee knows or should know is being offered with the intent to influence the member's or employee's official conduct; or, (2) accept other employment or engage in a business or professional activity that the member or employee might reasonably expect would require or induce the member or employee to disclose confidential information acquired by reason of the official position; or, (3) accept other employment or compensation that could reasonably be expected to impair the member's or employee's independence ofjudgment in the performance of the member's or employee's official duties; or, (4) make personal investments that could reasonably be expected to create a substantial conflict between the member's or employee's private interest and the public interest; or, (5) intentionally or knowingly solicit, accept, or agree to accept any benefit for having exercised the member's 's or employee's official powers or performed the member's or employee's official duties in favor ofanother. Page 8 BYLAWS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES LAREDO WEBB COUNTY AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ARTICLE III - AMENDMENTS Section 3.1 Bylaw Revisions The Bylaws may be revised or amended by approval of the Policy Committee at a meeting at which a quorum, as defined herein, is present. PASSED AND APPROVED, on this the SH dojuf Sefr 2021 M HomorbiePsie.am, / Mayor of Laredo and Chairperson of the LWCAMPO Transportation Planning Committee We certify that the LWCAMPO By-laws were revised at a public meeting oft the Policy Committee of the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Juan S. Mendive avid M. Salazar Interim MPO Director TxDOT District Engineer Page 9 V. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONIS) A. Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY y & AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Director's Report November 16, 2022 1. Policy Committee membership update: We would like to welcome Mr. Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E., TxDOT Laredo District Engineer, to the MPO Policy Committee. As per Article II, Section 2.1 of the MPO bylaws, the Laredo District Engineer is one of nine members on the Policy Committee. We would also like to thank Mr. David M. Salazar, Jr., P.E. and Mr. Humberto "Tito" Gonzalez, Jr., P.E. for their leadership, dedication, and contribution to our community while serving on the MPO Policy Committee. We wish them the best in their new roles with TxDOT. As of November 9, 2022, the Policy Committee Member At-Large position is now vacant. As per Article II, Section 2.1 of the bylaws, the Member At-Large is appointed by the Policy Committee. 2. The MPO Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Call for Projects will close on the November 18, 2022. The next steps will include MPO staff's review of received applications for completion and eligibility. 3. Upcoming regularly scheduled meetings: Active Transportation Committee November 30, 2022 Technical Committee - December 13, 2022 Policy Committee - December 21, 2022