6.i.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 03/25/2026
- Title:
- Appropriate funds for Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for the Central Park Blvd Project
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Appropriate funds for Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for the Central Park Blvd Project, in the amount of $64,125.00 to add the survey, engineering, design and contract administration for the addition of a traffic signal at the intersection of FM 2004 and Central Park Blvd to the scope of work.
BACKGROUND
On November 5, 2025, the City Commission of Texas City approved an agreement for professional services with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for the engineering design and construction contract administration phase of the Central Park Boulevard Extension Project.
On March 4, 2026, the Commission approved Amendment No. 1 to add the survey, engineering, design and contract administration for the addition of a traffic signal at the intersection of FM 2004 and Central Park Blvd. The engineering for the Central Blvd Extension included a traffic corridor study for mobility planning and a traffic warrant study to determine whether a traffic signal was warranted at FM 2004/Central Park Blvd.
The study utilized existing traffic volumes, and also projected the anticipated traffic volumes through 2045 for the traffic signal warrant study. The studies showed a new traffic signal will be warranted at the intersection of FM 2004 and Central Park Blvd when the extension is completed and the intersection opened to traffic. In addition to the traffic signal, additional curb ramps and crosswalks will be added to provide pedestrian crossings across FM 2004.
ARKK Engineers will utilize the services of TDAI (Traff Data & Associates, Inc.), a traffic engineering consulting firm, to aid with the traffic signal design. The traffic signal project will be packaged and bid with the roadway construction project.
To complete this effort, the Planning and Engineering Department is requesting the Texas City Economic Development Corporation approve an allocation in the amount of $64,125 to cover the costs. Funds are available in the FY26 TCEDC budget, Fund 801.
On March 4, 2026, the Commission approved Amendment No. 1 to add the survey, engineering, design and contract administration for the addition of a traffic signal at the intersection of FM 2004 and Central Park Blvd. The engineering for the Central Blvd Extension included a traffic corridor study for mobility planning and a traffic warrant study to determine whether a traffic signal was warranted at FM 2004/Central Park Blvd.
The study utilized existing traffic volumes, and also projected the anticipated traffic volumes through 2045 for the traffic signal warrant study. The studies showed a new traffic signal will be warranted at the intersection of FM 2004 and Central Park Blvd when the extension is completed and the intersection opened to traffic. In addition to the traffic signal, additional curb ramps and crosswalks will be added to provide pedestrian crossings across FM 2004.
ARKK Engineers will utilize the services of TDAI (Traff Data & Associates, Inc.), a traffic engineering consulting firm, to aid with the traffic signal design. The traffic signal project will be packaged and bid with the roadway construction project.
To complete this effort, the Planning and Engineering Department is requesting the Texas City Economic Development Corporation approve an allocation in the amount of $64,125 to cover the costs. Funds are available in the FY26 TCEDC budget, Fund 801.
ANALYSIS
Staff recommends approval of an appropriation of $64,125.00 to fund Amendment No. 1 to the existing agreement with ARKK Engineers for professional services for the Central Park Boulevard Extension Project to add the survey, engineering, design and contract administration services for the addition of a new traffic signal at the intersection of FM 2004 and Central Park Blvd to the project.