2006-01-09 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Program Guide Call of 2005 ..... 2006 Nomination Process Transportation enhancement projects result from the ideas and inspirations of individuals interested in creating improvements to the surface transportation system. Projects must be submitted by a public authority that will act as the nominating entity. The nominating entity must exercise jurisdiction over the geographic area in which the project is located and be willing to commit to the recommendation, implementation, development, construction, maintenance and financing of the project. Individuals, associations, public or private corporations, non-profit groups or other public authorities not shown in the Designated Nominating Entity's Chart (in this section) that have ideas for projects are encouraged to find an eligible nominator to represent them in a project nomination. All projects must have an eligible nominator. . Projects that are within a single metropolitan area must be submitted to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for approval prior to the submission to TxDOT. Please provide a letter of support from the MPO/COG in the nomination package. If the MPO/COGchooses to rank the projects within their area, include their assigned ranking of the project along with their letter ~f support. Early coordination with the MPO for additional guidance and assistance may help with the preparation of the nomination. The MPO/COG must provide official documentation that the project, if approved for funding, will be included in the local Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Additional time may be required to acquire the approvals and paperwork from other agencies and organizations.. Many have a minimum review period of 30-days prior to submission. Leave sufficient time for the nomination to be reviewed by all that are applicable: . an MPO or COG . TCEQ . THC . TxDOT . Railroads Guidebooks, nomination forms, and instructions are available at this web site: http://www.dot.state.lx.us/te Contact the TxDOT District Office in the area where the project is to be located as soon as it is determined that the nominating entity intends to submit a project. The determination that the nomination package is ready for submission is made by the District that will sign the nomination form. Originals and copies of the final nomination and the CD should be made by the nominator and provided to the District. The nominator is encouraged to turn in the nomination package early. No nomination will be accepted after the final submission due date. An early technical review, prior to the deadline, can be performed by the TxDOT District in which the candidate project is located. An early review is beneficial to the nominator so that they have an opportunity to discuss the project concept and technical feasibility 23 Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program