Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for Voluntary Local Government Contributions to Transportation Improvement Projects with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Construction of Continuous Illumination, Upgraded Drainage Systems, Upgraded Median Treatments, and an Additional Right Turn Lane along State Highway 5 (SH 5) between Spur 399 and McMakin Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: October 5, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, Director of Engineering
Blake Sills, PE, CIP Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) in the amount of $548,600 for Voluntary Local Government Contributions to Transportation Improvement Projects with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the construction of a right turn lane along Spur 399 under CIP Project ST2136.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The City has previously entered into an AFA with TxDOT for the Construction of continuous illumination, upgraded drainage systems, and upgraded median treatments to be constructed with TxDOT’s project for SH 5 roadway improvements from Spur 399 to McMakin Street, referenced as CSJ 0047-05-057. Construction of the project is currently underway.
• TxDOT has prepared this amendment to the AFA to include the addition of a right turn lane along the southbound frontage road of Spur 399 east of Medical Center Drive.
• The City has entered into a facilities agreement with Magnolia Ranch Partners, LP for the addition of a right turn lane along the southbound frontage road of Spur 399 to be constructed with TxDOT’s current project along Spur 399 and SH 5.
• The City has agreed to contribute $150,000 towards the construction and design of the right turn lane.
• An accompanying budget amendment is also on this agenda for City Council approval which appropriates $478,320 from the developer’s contribution to CIP Project ST2136.
• This amendment to the AFA between the City and TxDOT must be fully executed for TxDOT to utilize the funding to construct the improvements requested by the City.
• Upon execution of this agreement, the City will submit payment to TxDOT for the local contribution in the amount of $548,600.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes an Amendment to the Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $548,600.
• Funding for this agreement is included in the Capital Improvements Program (Project ST2136).
• With the approval of this item and accompanying budget amendment, $336,333 will remain in the project.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A