PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: November 12, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 11
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: Transportation
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance ratifying and adopting an agreement between the City of Dallas and the Town of Addison (1) adjusting their common boundary line along Montfort Drive from the current city limits extending south to Celestial Road; (2) releasing certain tracts of land to the Town of Addison; (3) providing a saving clause; (4) providing a severability clause; and (5) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The Town of Addison requested consideration of a boundary adjustment of Montfort Drive, from the current city limits extending south to Celestial Road, to transfer ownership of Montfort Drive from the City of Dallas to the Town of Addison. This boundary adjustment would improve the effectiveness of traffic management and infrastructure improvements in that area.
This boundary request is only applicable to infrastructure segments on this stretch of Montfort Drive. No tax or revenue generating property would be included in this transfer. The Town of Addison would assume sole responsibility for the maintenance and associated costs of the roadway, Verde Valley Lane/Paladium Drive traffic signal, and related infrastructure impacted by this change.
As outlined in the terms of the boundary adjustment agreement, the Town of Addison agrees to:
1. Provide concurrence for a future shuttle connection (inclusive of autonomous shuttle) from the Dallas International District to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Knoll Trail Station using Montfort Drive.
2. Reconstruct and operate the traffic signal at Montfort Drive and Verde Valley Lane/Paladium Drive as part of the boundary adjustment.
3. Authorize the City of Dallas to place new traffic signal poles, associated foundations, and signs and perform necessary maintenance of the traffic signal and associated infrastructure at the intersection of Arapaho Road and Southbound Dallas Parkway at the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) within the Town of Addison’s right-of-way.
The City of Dallas agrees to:
1. Authorize the Town of Addison to place new traffic signal poles, associated foundations, and signs and perform necessary maintenance of the traffic signal and associated infrastructure at the intersection of Montfort Drive and Celestial Road within the City of Dallas’s right-of-way.
2. Coordinate with the Town of Addison for the establishment and installation of a shared use path on Quorum Drive/Verde Valley Lane beneath the DNT within the City of Dallas city limits, as well as landscaping improvements and lighting at the DNT and Arapaho Road.
3. Collaborate with the Town of Addison on pedestrian improvements and enhancements to the crossing at Belt Line Road and the DNT as well as at Belt Line Road and Montfort Drive, which do not impact current vehicular movement.
4. Continue supporting the Town of Addison on traffic signal timing during events, with reimbursement from the Town of Addison.
Staff from the Department of Transportation and Public Works, Department of Planning and Development Services, Dallas Water Utilities Department, Dallas Fire-Rescue, and Dallas Police Department have evaluated the boundary adjustment request and noted its potential positive impact to the residents in that area.
If approved, this action will authorize an ordinance ratifying and adopting the boundary adjustment agreement with the Town of Addison to transfer ownership of Montfort Drive, from the current city limits extending south to Celestial Road, from the City of Dallas to the Town of Addison.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on April 21, 2025. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14071664&GUID=33465421-288D-4D76-9FD7-CB88C6310911>
On June 11, 2025, the City Council authorized a boundary adjustment agreement with the Town of Addison on behalf of the City and the release of a tract of land, along with all extraterritorial jurisdiction pertaining to property identified as Montfort Drive from the current city limits extending south to Celestial Road by Resolution No. 25-0927.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.
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