PRESENTER: Presenter
Scott McClelland, Assistant Director of Transportation & Construction Services
Garry Ford, Director of Transportation & Construction Services
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SUBJECT: Title
Public hearing, discussion, and possible action to approve an expenditure of up to $700,000 for the construction of AAMPO Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1, pursuant to 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Construction Services
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 3, 5, & 6
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1 Project will increase pedestrian connectivity by completing sidewalk gaps and addressing ADA concerns for the following roadways:
- Alves Lane & Brook Avenue
- Christus Santa Rosa Area
- Hinman Island Drive
- County Line Road & FM725
- Oak Run Parkway
The NBEDC approved a project expenditure for final design for Hinman Island Drive and Oak Run Parkway in the Spring of 2023. The NBEDC approved final design funding for the remaining three projects - Alves Lane, Christus Santa Rosa area and County Line Road and FM725 in the September of 2024. The project expenditure under consideration on this item will provide construction match funding for construction of all five segments of the AAMPO Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1 project.
Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code permits the NBEDC to invest in expenditures related to open space improvements to roads and streets. The NBEDC has previously supported project expenditures for pedestrian improvements such as those constructed and completed recently on Common Street and Union Avenue.
The opinion of probable construction cost for the project is $1,744,000. AAMPO has committed 80% of the construction funding for the project with the City responsible for the remaining 20% of construction funding and any construction cost overruns. This funding request of $700,000 includes the City’s 20% match of the construction funding, construction contingency, and construction administration services.
If approved, the New Braunfels City Council will consider action in July or August 2026.
The project is currently advertised for bid with bids due in late June.
ISSUE:
Continue the ongoing enhancement of pedestrian infrastructure throughout the City.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☒Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The NBEDC has appropriate reserves to fund this funding request.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the project expenditure to fund the construction match of AAMPO Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1.