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: August 4, 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). TXDOT requested language has been added to the Resolution presented at the April 21, 2026 Council Meeting.
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...
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