11-14-16 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN HARRIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LA PORTE FOR THE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT THE STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF HARRIS § This Interlocal Agreement, entered into pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, acting by and through its governing body and the Harris County La Porte La Porte corporate under the laws of Texas. The County and La Porte are referred to herein collectively as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party." I. RECITALS WHEREAS, the County has received funds from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) administered through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Urbanized Area Formula Program (5307); and WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the FTA 5307 Grant Program, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5307, is to make Federal resources available to urbanized areas for transit capital and operating assistance in urbanized areas and for transportation related planning; and WHEREAS, the County and La Porte entered into an agreement on or around October 26, 2010 for the provision of Fixed Route Bus services within La Porte which provided that La Porte would construct certain transit stops, but did not provide for sidewalk improvements at such stops; and WHEREAS, the County and La Porte desire to enter into a separate agreement whereby the County will grant FTA 5307 Grant funds to La Porte for the purpose of installing up to 4,400 linear feet of sidewalk improvements and 23 ADA ramps along Park Drive within the City of La Porte, collectively known as the which is an eligible activity under the rules and regulations regarding the FTA 5307 Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the County wishes to engage La Porte to assist the County in utilizing the FTA 5307 Grant funds; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, it is agreed between the parties hereto that: