Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Off-System Funds with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Construction of Laud Howell Parkway Lanes 3 & 4 from Lake Forest Drive to West of Trinity Falls Parkway
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: April 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, Director of Engineering
Blake Sills, PE, Engineering CIP Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Off-System funds with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the construction of Laud Howell Parkway Lanes 3 & 4 from Lake Forest Drive to west of Trinity Falls Parkway (CIP Project ST2310).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The current scope of work for the project (CIP Project ST2310) includes construction of lanes 3 & 4 of Laud Howell Parkway between Lake Forest Drive and west of Trinity Falls Parkway.
* Lanes 1 and 2 of Laud Howell Parkway are currently being constructed by private development.
* TxDOT has told the City that the MMD cannot receive federal funds and construct the road. The City will take the lead on designing and constructing lanes 3 and 4.
* Staff is working on an amendment of the Development Agreement with Republic Property Group to clarify the responsibility for the construction of lanes 3 and 4 of Laud Howell Parkway.
* Funding for the project includes STBG off-system funding (Federal Participation) in the amount of $15,000,000 with a 20% local match in the amount of $3,937,500.
* The federal funding approved for this project will be utilized for the construction phase. The...
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