6.g.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 10/15/2025
- Title:
- Approve use of Economic Development Corporation funds for engineering services related to the Central Park Boulevard project.
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Approve use of Economic Development Corporation funds for engineering services related to the Central Park Boulevard project.
BACKGROUND
During FY21, ARRK Engineers designed and produced plans for the Central Park Boulevard extension project, with the purpose of constructing a roadway connecting Century Boulevard to FM 2004 on TCEDC-owned property. When the original project concept was developed, the TCEDC earmarked funding for the project, but other priorities ultimately superseded the engineering and construction.
The scope of the proposed project is described in Exhibit A attached to this item. The proposed project is an extension of Central Park Boulevard from Century Boulevard to FM 2004. The finished project – a four-lane boulevard of approximately 3,500 linear feet – would include concrete pavement, grass medians, curbs, and underground storm sewer. In addition to the roadway, the project includes new offsite outfall ditches and storm sewer totaling approximately 2,200 linear feet. The project does NOT include the extension of water or sewer mains, which would be the responsibility of the future developments along the boulevard. This is consistent with prior development policies and practices of Texas City.
The construction of the project will be partially funded with $4.2 million from the 2025 Galveston County bond proceeds. Based upon current estimates, there is a construction funding gap of $2.2 million. Therefore, the total funding commitment request from the TCEDC is for $2,610,750. The near-term need is for $410,750 to fund the engineering services for the project. The timeline for the construction-related funding could be nine to 12 months in the future.
The current request is to approve the use of $410,750 to support engineering costs for this project. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
The scope of the proposed project is described in Exhibit A attached to this item. The proposed project is an extension of Central Park Boulevard from Century Boulevard to FM 2004. The finished project – a four-lane boulevard of approximately 3,500 linear feet – would include concrete pavement, grass medians, curbs, and underground storm sewer. In addition to the roadway, the project includes new offsite outfall ditches and storm sewer totaling approximately 2,200 linear feet. The project does NOT include the extension of water or sewer mains, which would be the responsibility of the future developments along the boulevard. This is consistent with prior development policies and practices of Texas City.
The construction of the project will be partially funded with $4.2 million from the 2025 Galveston County bond proceeds. Based upon current estimates, there is a construction funding gap of $2.2 million. Therefore, the total funding commitment request from the TCEDC is for $2,610,750. The near-term need is for $410,750 to fund the engineering services for the project. The timeline for the construction-related funding could be nine to 12 months in the future.
The current request is to approve the use of $410,750 to support engineering costs for this project. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
ANALYSIS
Approve TCEDC fund allocation of $410,750 for engineering services related to the Central Park Boulevard project.