PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: June 24, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 5, 8
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 24-1562, previously approved on October 23, 2024, with HQS Construction, LLC for a construction services contract for the Elam Road Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-326, Assistance Listing No. 20.205) project to construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Elam Road from North Jim Miller Road to Pemberton Hill Road to correct the amounts in Section 4 of Resolution No. 24-1562 that were originally authorized from the Elam Road Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Improvements Fund for disbursement of funds from $1,962,980.00 to $1,784,528.00 and add additional disbursement of funds from the General Fund in an amount of $178,452.00 - Not to exceed $1,962,980.00 - Financing: Elam Road Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Improvements Fund ($1,784,528.990) and General Fund ($178,452.00) (see Fiscal Information)
*In alignment with Vision Zero Plan.
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BACKGROUND
On September 22, 2021, the City Council authorized a professional engineering services contract with Criado & Associates, Inc. for engineering services to design a shared use path along Elam Road between Pemberton Road and North Jim Miller Road and to design pedestrian improvements near the Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School by Resolution No. 21-1540.
On April 13, 2022, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration through the Texas Department of Transportation for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program grant (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-326, CFDA No. 20.205) in the amount of $1,962,980.00 as federal share in the total project cost of $2,065,947.00 (Federal share $1,962,980.00, Indirect State $85,122.00, and Direct State Participation $17,845.00 totaling $2,065,947.00) for costs related to the construction of roadway improvements to accommodate a shared-use path along Elam Road from North Jim Miller Road to Pemberton Hill Road for pedestrian safety and accessibility features including crosswalks by Resolution No. 22-0547.
On October 23, 2024, the City Council authorized a construction services contract with HQS Construction, LLC, approved as to form by the City Attorney, for the Elam Road Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Improvements (CSJ 0918-47-326) project to construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Elam Road from North Jim Miller Road to Pemberton Hill Road by Resolution No. 24-1562.
Additionally, the Texas Department of Transportation grant award, Resolution No. 22-0547, is being amended on this same City Council Meeting Date to correct the amounts to be disbursed from the Elam Road Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Improvements Fund to $1,784,528.00 instead of $1,962,980.00.
This action will amend the amount in Section 4 of Resolution No. 24-1562 that was authorized for disbursement to correct the amounts to be disbursed from the Elam Road Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Improvements Fund from $1,962,980.00 to $1,784,528.00 and add disbursement from the General Fund in the amount of $178,452.00.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Design November 2021
Completed Design January 2024
Began Construction December 2024
Completed Construction July 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 22, 2021, the City Council authorized a professional engineering services contract with Criado & Associates, Inc. for engineering services to design a shared use path along Elam Road between Pemberton Road and North Jim Miller Road and to design pedestrian improvements near the Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School by Resolution No. 21-1540.
On April 13, 2022, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration through the Texas Department of Transportation for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program grant (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-326, CFDA No. 20.205) in the amount of $1,962,980.00 as federal share in the total project cost of $2,065,947.00 (Federal share $1,962,980.00, Indirect State $85,122.00, and Direct State Participation $17,845.00 totaling $2,065,947.00) for costs related to the construction of roadway improvements to accommodate a shared-use path along Elam Road from North Jim Miller Road to Pemberton Hill Road for pedestrian safety and accessibility features including crosswalks by Resolution No. 22-0547.
On October 23, 2024, the City Council authorized a construction services contract with HQS Construction, LLC, approved as to form by the City Attorney, for the Elam Road Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Improvements (CSJ 0918-47-326) project to construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Elam Road from North Jim Miller Road to Pemberton Hill Road by Resolution No. 24-1562.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Elam Road Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Improvements Fund |
$1,784,528.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
General Fund |
$ 178,452.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$1,962,980.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
The costs associated with this project were originally authorized in previous Resolution No. 24-1562. This item updates the funding sources to correctly reflect the allocation of Federal Funds. The reduction in the Grant Award amount to the City does not affect this Advanced Funding Agreement and corrects a prior interpretation error.
Council District Amount
5 $ 89,226.00
8 $ 89,226.00
Total $178,452.00
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