9:00 A.M. CONVENE MEETING
Safety Briefing Staff will provide general safety instruction.
Approval of Minutes of the June 29, 2016 workshop meeting and the June 30, 2016, regular meeting of the Texas Transportation Commission
Recognize former commissioner Jeff Moseley
Acknowledgement of Service Recognize by resolution Mike C. McAnally, P.E., Odessa District Engineer, for nearly 35 years of service to the department
Recognize by resolution Douglas W. Eichorst, II, P.E., Lubbock District Engineer, for 29 years of service to the department
Discussion Items Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Development of the 2017 Unified Transportation Program (Presentation) The UTP is a 10-year statewide plan for transportation project development. Staff will provide an update on the ongoing development of the 2017 UTP program.
Legislative Appropriations Request Discuss the Texas Department of Transportation's Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) (Presentation) Every two years the department is required to submit a Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) for the upcoming biennium to be considered by the Texas Legislature. The proposed LAR describes the level of funding, method of finance, and FTEs associated with the department's strategies for the fiscal year 2018-2019 biennium. State law requires the department to deliver the LAR to the commission in an open meeting not later than the 30th day before the date the department submits the LAR to the Legislative Budget Board and the Governor’s Office of Budget and Planning.
Aviation Various Counties - Award federal and state grant funding for airport improvement projects at various locations (MO) Federal law authorizes the award of federal funding to preserve and improve the state's general aviation system. State law authorizes the award of state funding for capital improvement projects. The airports listed in Exhibit A are eligible for award of these grant funds and the department seeks approval of the awards.
Promulgation of Administrative Rules Under Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, and the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, Chapter 2001: Final Adoption Chapter 1 - Management Amendments to §1.4, Public Access to Commission Meetings, §1.5, Public Hearings (Public Meetings and Hearings), and §1.11, Petition (Procedure for Adoption of Rules) (MO) The rules correct errors and omissions in the rules that were identified in the department’s rule review process by clarifying to whom requests for disability accommodations for a commission meeting or hearing should be made and who may request the adoption of a rule. The rules extend the period of prior notice for a request for disability accommodations, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The rules also correct the list of reasons for which the commission may hold a hearing to correspond to a statutory change.
Proposed Adoption Chapter 28 - Oversize and Overweight Loads New §28.110, Purpose, §28.111, Definition, and §28.112, Districts Powers and Duties, §28.113, Permit Eligibility, §28.114, Permit Issuance Requirements and Procedures, §28.115, Permit Weight Limits for Axles, §28.116, Movement Requirements and Restrictions, §28.117, Records (Port of Harlingen Authority Permits) (MO) These new sections provide authority for Port of Harlingen Authority to issue permits for the operation of oversize and overweight vehicles on certain roads specified by Transportation Code, Section 623.219(a). The sections also establish the guidelines for the agreement between the Authority and the department and requirements the Authority must follow for the issuance of permits.
Finance and Financial Assistance for Projects Quarterly Investment Report (MO) This minute order documents the presentation and commission’s acceptance of the quarterly investment report for investment of funds held by the Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, under the Central Texas Turnpike System master trust indenture; and the investment of funds for the Pre-paid TxTag account held by the Bank of New York Mellon, acting as custodian.
Cameron County - Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority - Consider granting preliminary approval of a request from the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority to receive financial assistance in the form of a grant of up to $6,000,000 to be used for construction of a controlled access toll facility on SH 550 from .53 mi East of Old Alice Road to .48 mi West of FM 1847 called the Gap I project (MO) The SH 550 Gap I project is a controlled access toll facility on SH 550 from .53 mi East of Old Alice Road to .48 mi West of FM 1847.
Design-Build Contract Dallas County - Authorize the department to issue a request for proposals for the design, development, construction, and potential maintenance of the Southern Gateway Project, including improvements to I-35E from south of the I-35E/US 67 interchange to Colorado Boulevard, with transition work extending north to Reunion Boulevard and improvements to US 67 from the I-35E/US 67 interchange to I-20 in Dallas County, and approve stipulated amounts as payment for the work product of unsuccessful proposers (MO) (Presentation) On April 28, 2016, in Minute Order 114563, the commission authorized the department to issue a request for qualifications for the design, development, construction, and potential maintenance of the Southern Gateway Project. This minute order continues the procurement process by authorizing the issuance of a request for proposals for the project, and approves stipulated amounts for the payment of work product of responsive, unsuccessful proposers.
Surface Transportation Corporation Various Counties - Authorize the termination of two advance funding agreements between the Texas Department of Transportation (department) and the Grand Parkway Association (association) and the payment by the department of certain outstanding financial obligations of the association in order to complete the association’s final accounting (MO) The association is in the process of terminating its obligations and undertaking a winding up and final accounting to prepare to authorize the association’s dissolution as a transportation corporation organized pursuant to Transportation Code, Chapter 431. Completion or termination and payment of all outstanding obligations are required steps prior to authorizing dissolution.
Contracts Award or reject contracts for maintenance, highway and building construction These proposed minute orders contain information concerning the receipt of bids for highway improvement contracts. The department may reschedule receipt of bids for those projects where the commission rejects all bids. Those bids accepted by the commission will result in conditional contract awards to the low bidders. Contract award conditions may involve securing funding from other sources, the contractor's ability to satisfy federal DBE subcontracting requirements, or other requirements as outlined in the project bid proposal. Highway Maintenance and Department Building Construction (see attached itemized list) (MO)
Highway and Transportation Enhancement Building Construction (see attached itemized list) (MO)
Highway Maintenance and Department Building Construction Rescind and Award: Maintenance Project RMC-629856001, Harris County, IH-610 (see attached itemized list) (MO)
Eminent Domain Proceedings Various Counties - Authorize the filing of condemnation proceedings to acquire real property by eminent domain for non-controlled and controlled access highways (see attached itemized list) (MO) Commission findings, determinations, and authorizations for the state, by motion made in accordance with Senate Bill 18 (82nd Legislature), to acquire by eminent domain, upon the payment of adequate and just compensation, various ownership interests in specific parcels of real property that are needed to develop or improve both non-controlled and controlled access state highways, to include requesting the state attorney general to bring and pursue condemnation suits relating to those specific parcels of real property described in the attached itemized list.
13. Routine Minute Orders and Reports a. Donations to the Department Various Districts - Consider the acknowledgment of donations made to the department to include: (a) donations in any form, including realty, personalty, money, materials, or services, which are made to the department for the purpose of carrying out its functions and duties; and (b) donations from landowners, with land adjacent to a highway that is part of the state highway system, to construct an improvement on the highway right-of-way that is directly related to improving access to or from the owner’s land. (See attached itemized list) (MO) The donations will ensure the safety of the traveling public. b. Real Estate Dispositions The commission must approve the sales, transfers, and exchanges of state rights of way and other real properties that are no longer needed for a state highway purpose. It must also approve, accept and acknowledge donations to the state of real property that is valued at $500 or more. (1) Archer County - US 82/277 at SH 25 southwest of Holliday - Consider removal from the system and designation on a new location and exchange of land for a highway relocation project (MO) The district has advised that relocation of a segment of highway requires the acquisition of land for the new alignment and will result in land no longer needed for highway purposes on the old alignment. The owners of the needed land have agreed to the exchange. (2) Bastrop County - US 290 at West Brenham Street in Elgin - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the abutting owner. (3) Dallas County - I-635 at US 75 and Churchill Way in Dallas - Consider the sale of right of way (Tract 3) to the City of Dallas (city) (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The city has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the city. Routine Minute Orders and Reports (continued) b. Real Estate Dispositions (continued) (4) El Paso County - FM 258 (Old Pueblo Road) from SH 20 south to Socorro Road in El Paso - Consider the removal of a segment of highway from the system, transfer of control, jurisdiction, and maintenance to the City of El Paso (city), and designation on a new location; also consider the quitclaim of right of way to the city (MO) The district has determined that a segment of Old Pueblo Road is no longer needed as part of the system and recommends designation of FM 258 on a new location. The city has agreed to assume control, jurisdiction, and maintenance on the old alignment. There is no record title to the land, and it may be quitclaimed to the city. (5) Hidalgo County - FM 396 at US 83 in Mission - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the abutting owner. (6) Hidalgo County - US 281, southeast corner at Trenton Road in Edinburg - Consider the sale of right of way to the City of Edinburg (city) (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The city has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the city. (7) Shelby County - US 84 at County Road 3598 in Joaquin - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the abutting owner. (8) Travis County - SH 130 southeast quadrant at US 290 - Consider the exchange of drainage easements and acknowledgement of the acceptance of a donation (MO) The owner of the property desires to relocate the drainage facility to enhance development of the property. The district has agreed to the exchange of drainage easements. The owner of the new easement is donating the difference in value of more than $500, and the commission must acknowledge the donation. (9) Williamson County - US 183 at Whitewing Drive north of Leander - Consider the exchange of right of way and acknowledgement of the acceptance of a donation (MO) The state’s land was acquired for a future water quality pond. The owner of the abutting property desires to build an entrance to a proposed subdivision on the land and has offered to exchange adjacent land for the state’s land. The district has agreed to the exchange. The owner of the new easement is donating the difference in value of more than $500, and the commission must acknowledge the donation. Routine Minute Orders and Reports (continued) c. Reports (1) Obligation Limit Report Quarterly status report on the FY 2016 Obligation Limit, the actual obligations utilized through the current month, proposed remaining highway maintenance and construction contract letting for the fiscal year and an update on motor fuel tax receipts (Report) This report will provide the current overall obligation status, by district and metropolitan planning organization, of the FY 2016 Obligation Limit and will also provide the anticipated effect on the obligation limit of remaining proposed highway maintenance and construction letting. The report will also provide an update on motor fuel tax receipts, including estimated versus actual receipts fiscal year to date, and any potential impact on letting volume. (2) Quarterly report on FY 2016 State Highway Fund 6 cash status (Report) This report updates the commission on the year-to-date cash balance and activity of Fund 6. The report will include original projections and actual revenues/inflows and expenditures/outflows on a cash basis. (3) Compliance Division Compliance Division report State law requires the commission to establish a compliance program, which must include a compliance office to oversee the program. The Compliance Division is responsible for acting to prevent and detect serious breaches of department policy, fraud, waste, and abuse of office, including any acts of criminal conduct within the department. The Compliance Division is required to provide a monthly report to the commission regarding investigations and a summary of information relating to trends and recommendations. (4) Travis and Williamson Counties - Accept the report of Actual Traffic and Revenue for the Central Texas Turnpike System (CTTS) (MO) Report of actual traffic and revenue for the CTTS as of May 31, 2016. d. Transportation Planning (1) Various Counties - Concurrence with the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' funding of construction and other project development costs of projects to be advanced through the use of payments received from the North Texas Tollway Authority in accordance with the SH 121 Toll Project Agreement (MO) The department has established a separate fund to account for and track projects and project costs funded with the SH 121 payments. This minute order authorizes the funding of additional projects costs with those payments. The project costs to be funded were selected through a cooperative process with the Regional Transportation Council. Routine Minute Orders and Reports (continued) d. Transportation Planning (continued) (2) Various Counties - Concurrence with the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' funding of construction and other project development costs of projects to be advanced through the use of payments received from the North Texas Tollway Authority in accordance with the SH 161 Toll Project Agreement (MO) The department has established a separate fund to account for and track projects and project costs funded with the SH 161 payments. This minute order authorizes changes to the list of previously-approved projects. e. Speed Zones Various Counties - Establish or alter regulatory and construction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state (MO) This minute order establishes or alters regulatory and construction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state. 14. Executive Session Pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 551 Section 551.071 - Consultation with and advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, or other legal matters.
OPEN COMMENT PERIOD - At the conclusion of all other agenda items, the commission will allow an open comment period, not to exceed one hour, to receive public comment on any other matter that is under the jurisdiction of the department. No action will be taken. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Speakers must be signed up prior to the beginning of the open comment period.
9:00 A.M. CONVENE MEETING
Safety Briefing Staff will provide general safety instruction.
Approval of Minutes of the June 29, 2016 workshop meeting and the June 30, 2016, regular meeting of the Texas Transportation Commission
Recognize former commissioner Jeff Moseley
Acknowledgement of Service Recognize by resolution Mike C. McAnally, P.E., Odessa District Engineer, for nearly 35 years of service to the department
Recognize by resolution Douglas W. Eichorst, II, P.E., Lubbock District Engineer, for 29 years of service to the department
Discussion Items Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Development of the 2017 Unified Transportation Program (Presentation) The UTP is a 10-year statewide plan for transportation project development. Staff will provide an update on the ongoing development of the 2017 UTP program.
Legislative Appropriations Request Discuss the Texas Department of Transportation's Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) (Presentation) Every two years the department is required to submit a Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) for the upcoming biennium to be considered by the Texas Legislature. The proposed LAR describes the level of funding, method of finance, and FTEs associated with the department's strategies for the fiscal year 2018-2019 biennium. State law requires the department to deliver the LAR to the commission in an open meeting not later than the 30th day before the date the department submits the LAR to the Legislative Budget Board and the Governor’s Office of Budget and Planning.
Aviation Various Counties - Award federal and state grant funding for airport improvement projects at various locations (MO) Federal law authorizes the award of federal funding to preserve and improve the state's general aviation system. State law authorizes the award of state funding for capital improvement projects. The airports listed in Exhibit A are eligible for award of these grant funds and the department seeks approval of the awards.
Promulgation of Administrative Rules Under Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, and the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, Chapter 2001: Final Adoption Chapter 1 - Management Amendments to §1.4, Public Access to Commission Meetings, §1.5, Public Hearings (Public Meetings and Hearings), and §1.11, Petition (Procedure for Adoption of Rules) (MO) The rules correct errors and omissions in the rules that were identified in the department’s rule review process by clarifying to whom requests for disability accommodations for a commission meeting or hearing should be made and who may request the adoption of a rule. The rules extend the period of prior notice for a request for disability accommodations, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The rules also correct the list of reasons for which the commission may hold a hearing to correspond to a statutory change.
Proposed Adoption Chapter 28 - Oversize and Overweight Loads New §28.110, Purpose, §28.111, Definition, and §28.112, Districts Powers and Duties, §28.113, Permit Eligibility, §28.114, Permit Issuance Requirements and Procedures, §28.115, Permit Weight Limits for Axles, §28.116, Movement Requirements and Restrictions, §28.117, Records (Port of Harlingen Authority Permits) (MO) These new sections provide authority for Port of Harlingen Authority to issue permits for the operation of oversize and overweight vehicles on certain roads specified by Transportation Code, Section 623.219(a). The sections also establish the guidelines for the agreement between the Authority and the department and requirements the Authority must follow for the issuance of permits.
Finance and Financial Assistance for Projects Quarterly Investment Report (MO) This minute order documents the presentation and commission’s acceptance of the quarterly investment report for investment of funds held by the Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, under the Central Texas Turnpike System master trust indenture; and the investment of funds for the Pre-paid TxTag account held by the Bank of New York Mellon, acting as custodian.
Cameron County - Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority - Consider granting preliminary approval of a request from the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority to receive financial assistance in the form of a grant of up to $6,000,000 to be used for construction of a controlled access toll facility on SH 550 from .53 mi East of Old Alice Road to .48 mi West of FM 1847 called the Gap I project (MO) The SH 550 Gap I project is a controlled access toll facility on SH 550 from .53 mi East of Old Alice Road to .48 mi West of FM 1847.
Design-Build Contract Dallas County - Authorize the department to issue a request for proposals for the design, development, construction, and potential maintenance of the Southern Gateway Project, including improvements to I-35E from south of the I-35E/US 67 interchange to Colorado Boulevard, with transition work extending north to Reunion Boulevard and improvements to US 67 from the I-35E/US 67 interchange to I-20 in Dallas County, and approve stipulated amounts as payment for the work product of unsuccessful proposers (MO) (Presentation) On April 28, 2016, in Minute Order 114563, the commission authorized the department to issue a request for qualifications for the design, development, construction, and potential maintenance of the Southern Gateway Project. This minute order continues the procurement process by authorizing the issuance of a request for proposals for the project, and approves stipulated amounts for the payment of work product of responsive, unsuccessful proposers.
Surface Transportation Corporation Various Counties - Authorize the termination of two advance funding agreements between the Texas Department of Transportation (department) and the Grand Parkway Association (association) and the payment by the department of certain outstanding financial obligations of the association in order to complete the association’s final accounting (MO) The association is in the process of terminating its obligations and undertaking a winding up and final accounting to prepare to authorize the association’s dissolution as a transportation corporation organized pursuant to Transportation Code, Chapter 431. Completion or termination and payment of all outstanding obligations are required steps prior to authorizing dissolution.
Contracts Award or reject contracts for maintenance, highway and building construction These proposed minute orders contain information concerning the receipt of bids for highway improvement contracts. The department may reschedule receipt of bids for those projects where the commission rejects all bids. Those bids accepted by the commission will result in conditional contract awards to the low bidders. Contract award conditions may involve securing funding from other sources, the contractor's ability to satisfy federal DBE subcontracting requirements, or other requirements as outlined in the project bid proposal. Highway Maintenance and Department Building Construction (see attached itemized list) (MO)
Highway and Transportation Enhancement Building Construction (see attached itemized list) (MO)
Highway Maintenance and Department Building Construction Rescind and Award: Maintenance Project RMC-629856001, Harris County, IH-610 (see attached itemized list) (MO)
Eminent Domain Proceedings Various Counties - Authorize the filing of condemnation proceedings to acquire real property by eminent domain for non-controlled and controlled access highways (see attached itemized list) (MO) Commission findings, determinations, and authorizations for the state, by motion made in accordance with Senate Bill 18 (82nd Legislature), to acquire by eminent domain, upon the payment of adequate and just compensation, various ownership interests in specific parcels of real property that are needed to develop or improve both non-controlled and controlled access state highways, to include requesting the state attorney general to bring and pursue condemnation suits relating to those specific parcels of real property described in the attached itemized list.
13. Routine Minute Orders and Reports a. Donations to the Department Various Districts - Consider the acknowledgment of donations made to the department to include: (a) donations in any form, including realty, personalty, money, materials, or services, which are made to the department for the purpose of carrying out its functions and duties; and (b) donations from landowners, with land adjacent to a highway that is part of the state highway system, to construct an improvement on the highway right-of-way that is directly related to improving access to or from the owner’s land. (See attached itemized list) (MO) The donations will ensure the safety of the traveling public. b. Real Estate Dispositions The commission must approve the sales, transfers, and exchanges of state rights of way and other real properties that are no longer needed for a state highway purpose. It must also approve, accept and acknowledge donations to the state of real property that is valued at $500 or more. (1) Archer County - US 82/277 at SH 25 southwest of Holliday - Consider removal from the system and designation on a new location and exchange of land for a highway relocation project (MO) The district has advised that relocation of a segment of highway requires the acquisition of land for the new alignment and will result in land no longer needed for highway purposes on the old alignment. The owners of the needed land have agreed to the exchange. (2) Bastrop County - US 290 at West Brenham Street in Elgin - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the abutting owner. (3) Dallas County - I-635 at US 75 and Churchill Way in Dallas - Consider the sale of right of way (Tract 3) to the City of Dallas (city) (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The city has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the city. Routine Minute Orders and Reports (continued) b. Real Estate Dispositions (continued) (4) El Paso County - FM 258 (Old Pueblo Road) from SH 20 south to Socorro Road in El Paso - Consider the removal of a segment of highway from the system, transfer of control, jurisdiction, and maintenance to the City of El Paso (city), and designation on a new location; also consider the quitclaim of right of way to the city (MO) The district has determined that a segment of Old Pueblo Road is no longer needed as part of the system and recommends designation of FM 258 on a new location. The city has agreed to assume control, jurisdiction, and maintenance on the old alignment. There is no record title to the land, and it may be quitclaimed to the city. (5) Hidalgo County - FM 396 at US 83 in Mission - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the abutting owner. (6) Hidalgo County - US 281, southeast corner at Trenton Road in Edinburg - Consider the sale of right of way to the City of Edinburg (city) (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The city has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the city. (7) Shelby County - US 84 at County Road 3598 in Joaquin - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO) The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for highway purposes. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the abutting owner. (8) Travis County - SH 130 southeast quadrant at US 290 - Consider the exchange of drainage easements and acknowledgement of the acceptance of a donation (MO) The owner of the property desires to relocate the drainage facility to enhance development of the property. The district has agreed to the exchange of drainage easements. The owner of the new easement is donating the difference in value of more than $500, and the commission must acknowledge the donation. (9) Williamson County - US 183 at Whitewing Drive north of Leander - Consider the exchange of right of way and acknowledgement of the acceptance of a donation (MO) The state’s land was acquired for a future water quality pond. The owner of the abutting property desires to build an entrance to a proposed subdivision on the land and has offered to exchange adjacent land for the state’s land. The district has agreed to the exchange. The owner of the new easement is donating the difference in value of more than $500, and the commission must acknowledge the donation. Routine Minute Orders and Reports (continued) c. Reports (1) Obligation Limit Report Quarterly status report on the FY 2016 Obligation Limit, the actual obligations utilized through the current month, proposed remaining highway maintenance and construction contract letting for the fiscal year and an update on motor fuel tax receipts (Report) This report will provide the current overall obligation status, by district and metropolitan planning organization, of the FY 2016 Obligation Limit and will also provide the anticipated effect on the obligation limit of remaining proposed highway maintenance and construction letting. The report will also provide an update on motor fuel tax receipts, including estimated versus actual receipts fiscal year to date, and any potential impact on letting volume. (2) Quarterly report on FY 2016 State Highway Fund 6 cash status (Report) This report updates the commission on the year-to-date cash balance and activity of Fund 6. The report will include original projections and actual revenues/inflows and expenditures/outflows on a cash basis. (3) Compliance Division Compliance Division report State law requires the commission to establish a compliance program, which must include a compliance office to oversee the program. The Compliance Division is responsible for acting to prevent and detect serious breaches of department policy, fraud, waste, and abuse of office, including any acts of criminal conduct within the department. The Compliance Division is required to provide a monthly report to the commission regarding investigations and a summary of information relating to trends and recommendations. (4) Travis and Williamson Counties - Accept the report of Actual Traffic and Revenue for the Central Texas Turnpike System (CTTS) (MO) Report of actual traffic and revenue for the CTTS as of May 31, 2016. d. Transportation Planning (1) Various Counties - Concurrence with the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' funding of construction and other project development costs of projects to be advanced through the use of payments received from the North Texas Tollway Authority in accordance with the SH 121 Toll Project Agreement (MO) The department has established a separate fund to account for and track projects and project costs funded with the SH 121 payments. This minute order authorizes the funding of additional projects costs with those payments. The project costs to be funded were selected through a cooperative process with the Regional Transportation Council. Routine Minute Orders and Reports (continued) d. Transportation Planning (continued) (2) Various Counties - Concurrence with the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' funding of construction and other project development costs of projects to be advanced through the use of payments received from the North Texas Tollway Authority in accordance with the SH 161 Toll Project Agreement (MO) The department has established a separate fund to account for and track projects and project costs funded with the SH 161 payments. This minute order authorizes changes to the list of previously-approved projects. e. Speed Zones Various Counties - Establish or alter regulatory and construction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state (MO) This minute order establishes or alters regulatory and construction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state. 14. Executive Session Pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 551 Section 551.071 - Consultation with and advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, or other legal matters.
OPEN COMMENT PERIOD - At the conclusion of all other agenda items, the commission will allow an open comment period, not to exceed one hour, to receive public comment on any other matter that is under the jurisdiction of the department. No action will be taken. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Speakers must be signed up prior to the beginning of the open comment period.