ST9904-CS090518,Texas Department of Transportation
PO. BOX 6868 • FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76115 -0868 • (817) 370 -6500
May 18, 2009
DFW Connector
Tarrant/Dallas Counties
CSJ: 0353 -03 -059
Mr. Ken Griffin, P.E.
Director of Engineering /Public Works
City of Coppell
P. O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
Dear Mr. Griffin:
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will conduct a public hearing concerning disclosure
of financial information regarding a comprehensive development agreement (CDA) for the
development, design, construction, and potential capital maintenance of the DFW Connector project.
The project extends along SH 114 from SH 114L Business to east of International Parkway and along
SH 121 from FM 2499 to SH 360 (the SH 114/SH 121 corridor), including tolled managed lanes along
SH 114 from east of FM 1709 to east of International Parkway. The project is located within
Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport and the cities of Grapevine and Southlake. The hearings will be
held at the DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Boulevard in Fort Worth and at the Ramada
Dallas Love Field, 1575 Regal Row in Dallas on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. The formal hearings will
commence at 7:00 pm.
The Disclosure of Financial Information will be published in the Fort Worth Star - Telegram and Dallas
Morning News on Wednesday, May 20, 2009; Sunday, May 24, 2009; and Monday, May 25, 2009.
The notice will also be published in the Austin American Statesman on Thursday, May 21, 2009;
Sunday, May 24, 2009; and Monday, May 25, 2009 and the Coppell Gazette on Wednesday, May 20,
2009; and Wednesday, May 27, 2009.
In addition, a Spanish version of the notice will be published in La Semana on Friday, May 22, 2009
and in Al Dia on Saturday, May 23, 2009.
For your convenience, a copy of the disclosure of financial information and a project location map are
attached. You and your staff are cordially invited to attend these public hearings. If you would like to
discuss the proposed project, or if you have any questions or comments, please contact the Project
Manager, Mr. Sam E. Swan, P.E., at (817) 370 -3510.
Sincerely,
Maribel P. Chavez, P.E.
District Engineer
Fort Worth District
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DFW CONNECTOR PROJECT
DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Disclosure of Financial Information: Pursuant to the authority granted under Texas
Transportation Code, Chapter 223, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
has solicited proposals and recommended selection of a proposer for award of a
comprehensive development agreement (CDA) to develop, design, and construct and
to potentially maintain SH 114 from SH 114L Business to east of International Parkway
and SH 121 from FM 2499 to SH 360 (the SH 114/SH 121 corridor), including tolled
managed lanes along SH 114 from east of FM 1709 to east of International Parkway,
as well as other facilities to the extent necessary for connectivity, mobility, and safety
(DFW Connector Project), including the reconstruction of existing facilities, construction
of frontage roads and the addition of managed lanes. The new managed lanes will be
tolled by TxDOT. On March 26, 2009, in Minute Order 111736, the Texas
Transportation Commission determined that the proposal submitted by NorthGate
Constructors, J.V. (developer) provides the apparent best value to TxDOT and
authorized TxDOT to commence and complete negotiations necessary to finalize the
CDA.
Under the CDA, construction work will begin in 2009 and is scheduled to be completed
in 2014. Upon completion, TxDOT may assume responsibility for capital maintenance
of the facility or may request, via exercise of its options under a Capital Maintenance
Agreement, that the developer handle capital maintenance responsibilities for up to
three consecutive five -year terms. TxDOT owns and will continue to own the project.
Pursuant to Transportation Code, Chapter 371, subchapter D, TxDOT is
publishing financial information regarding the project and providing notice of a public
hearing that will be held regarding the financial disclosure.
Project Financing As a design -build project, TxDOT intends to fund the project
using $250 million of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of
2009 and $667 million of other public funds. Funding of the project will not include debt
and therefore no interest will be oaid.
Duration of Tolling As toll rates will be used to maintain minimum operating
conditions on the managed lanes portion of the project, TxDOT will collect tolls on the
managed lanes throughout the project's operating life.
Method for Setting Toll Rates The initial toll rates will be established as the
project nears completion and will follow the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG) /Regional Transportation Council (RTC) managed lane policy.
Traffic speed and volume will dictate pricing, and the pricing is expected to vary at
different times of a typical weekday, between weekdays and weekend days, and over
time.
Competing Facilities TxDOT has the right to build any facilities at any time.
There are no terms in the CDA related to competing facilities and there are no penalties
associated with their construction.
Termination for Convenience TxDOT has the right to terminate the CDA at any
time without cause. If TxDOT elects to exercise this right, TxDOT must pay the
Developer for the design and construction work already performed under the CDA and
the costs of terminating subcontracts.
Toll Rates Based on demand projections, it is estimated that the initial toll rate
charged will be $0.16 per mile in 2014. The estimated toll rate at the end of the capital
maintenance term (if TxDOT exercises its options for all three maintenance periods) is
$0.24 per mile in 2029.
Methodolow for i n cre asina toll rate The RTC specifies an initial maximum toll
rate of $0.75 /mile. This maximum toll rate cannot be exceeded during the first 180
days after traffic operations commence on the managed lanes. After the first 180 days,
dynamic pricing goes into effect, as required by the RTC managed lane policy, which
means that, after the first 180 days:
• If demand is low, such as during off -peak hours, a lower toll rate may be
charged;
• If demand is high, such as during peak commute times, a higher toll rate may
apply as described below.
During dynamic pricing, the toll rate will be subject to increase or decrease in not less
than five minute intervals depending on average traffic flows or average speeds, and
will otherwise be fully subject to the RTC managed lane policy.
Concession Payments There will be no concession payments.
Public Hearings TxDOT will hold public hearings concerning this disclosure of
financial information for the Project on May 26, 2009 at 7 :00 p.m. located at DFW
Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76155 and on May
26, 2009 at 7 :00 p.m. located at Ramada Dallas Love Field, 1575 Regal Row, Dallas,
TX 75247. Questions and comments concerning the financial information will be
accepted by TxDOT at the public hearings. Questions and comments may also be
submitted to the department by U.S. mail' addressed to Ms. Marlbel P. Chavez, P .F.,
Texas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 6868, Fort Worth, Texas 76115; or e-
mail as set forth on the Project web page. These comments will be accepted until 5
p.m., May 29, 2009. Copies of the CDA will be made available for viewing at the public
hearing and at TxDOT's Fort Worth District office located at 2501 Southwest Loop 820,
Fort Worth, TX 76133, and can be accessed on TxDOT's website at www.txdot.gov
( http: / /www.txdot.gov / ) Keyword: DFW Connector. Copies of the CDA also may be
purchased from TxDOT's Fort Worth District office at the cost of reproduction. TxDOT
will consider all properly submitted questions and comments and will prepare a
summary and analysis of the comments received. The summary and analysis will be
posted on TxDOT's website and made available upon request. Persons interested in
attending the hearing who have special communication or accommodation needs are
encouraged to contact the TxDOT Fort Worth District at (817) 370 -6532. Requests
should be made at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing. Because the public
hearing will be conducted in English, any requests for language interpreters or other
special communication needs should also be made at least 72 hours prior to the public
hearing. TxDOT will make every reasonable effort to accommodate these needs.
DFW CONNECTOR ALTERNATIVES
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May 15, 2009 Negotiated Scope
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