PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: February 11, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 5, 7
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) for a Federal Earmark Program Project (FEP) (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-244, Assistance Listing No. 20.205) in the amount of $8,775,013.00 which includes $8,703,287.00 in federal reimbursement to the City, $71,726.00 as federal participation for direct state cost to TxDOT, $6,044.00 for state participation, and $2,213,783.00 ($2,175,821.00 for construction and $17,932.00 for direct state costs paid to TxDOT prior to construction, plus any cost overruns) as local participation in the total project cost of $10,994,840.00, for cost related to the construction of grade separation on Prairie Creek Road from North of Military Parkway to North of Forney Road at Union Pacific Railroad in the City of Dallas; (2) receipt and deposit of funds in the amount of $8,703,287.00 in the FY26 TxDOT Prairie Creek Road AFA-FEP Project Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in the amount of $8,703,287.00 in the FY26 TxDOT Prairie Creek Road AFA-FEP Project Fund; (4) required local match payment in the amount of $2,213,783.00; and (5) execution of the Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $10,897,040.00 - Financing: FY26 TxDOT Prairie Creek Road AFA-FEP Project Fund ($8,703,287.00) and Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($2,193,753.00)
*In alignment with Infrastructure Management Plan.
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BACKGROUND
On October 12, 2017 the Regional Transportation Council approved over $43.5 million in federal funding for the City of Dallas’ proposed 2017 Bond Program Projects.
On March 28, 2018, the City Council authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Regional Transportation Council (RTC) in which the RTC agreed to provide federal funding for six City of Dallas 2017 Bond Program projects that included this project.
On June 26, 2019, City Council authorized an LPAFA with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) (Contract No. CSJ 0918-47-244) for the design of a new bridge over the existing Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks on Prairie Creek Road from North of Military Parkway to North of Forney Road in the amount of $20,030.00.00, by Resolution No. 19-0982, which is being terminated by a separate item on this agenda.
The City of Dallas desires to enter into a new Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT to accept a grant from the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for a Federal Earmark Program Project (FEP) for costs related to the construction of grade separation on Prairie Creek Road from North of Military Parkway to North of Forney Road at UPRR in the City of Dallas.
The estimated project cost includes $8,703,287.00 in federal reimbursement, $71,726.00 as federal participation for direct state cost, $6,044.00 for state participation, and $2,213,783.00 as the City of Dallas’s portion for construction activities and direct state cost, for a total estimated cost of $10,994,840.00.
The City is the lead agency to administer the construction of the project pursuant to the terms of the AFA. A contract for the construction and completion of the project will be placed on a future City Council agenda for consideration.
This action will authorize an AFA with TxDOT for construction of the project and local participation in the amount of $2,213,783.00 of which $37,962.00 is required to be paid to TxDOT for direct state cost prior to construction. As part of the previously authorized LPAFA referenced above $20,030.00 was paid to TxDOT on July 9, 2020, and the remaining balance of $17,932.00 will be authorized as part of this AFA.
Any change orders or cost overruns are the responsibility of the City of Dallas.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Engineering Began November 2020
Engineering End August 2026
Construction Begin February 2027
Construction End February 2030
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 28, 2018, City Council authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council regarding the use of the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding for North Prairie Creek Road/Mesquite Yard Separation project (also known as Prairie Creek Bridge over UPRR Tracks from North Military Parkway to North of Forney Road), by Resolution No. 18-0440.
The Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure and Sustainability Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on June 21, 2019. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY18-19%20Memos/Upcoming-Agenda-Items-for-the-Mobility-Solutions-Infrastructure-and-Sustainability-Committee_Memo_062119.pdf>
On June 26, 2019, City Council authorized an LPAFA with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) (Contract No. CSJ 0918-47-244) for the design of a new bridge over the existing Union Pacific Railroad tracks on Prairie Creek Road from North of Military Parkway to North of Forney Road in the amount of $20,030.00.00, by Resolution No. 19-0982.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
FY26 TxDOT Prairie Creek Road AFA-FEP Project Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$8,703,287.00 |
|
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$17,932.00 |
$0.00 |
$2,175,821.00 |
|
Total |
$17,932.00 |
$0.00 |
$10,879,108.00 |
Federal Participation (CMAQ) $ 8,703,287.00
Federal Participation (Direct State Costs) $ 71,726.00
State Participation $ 6,044.00
Local Participation $ 2,213,783.00
Total Project Cost $10,994,840.00
MAP
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