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 p...
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