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TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 03/25/2026
- Title:
- Appropriate funds assist and expedition of installation of two traffic signal projects at 6th Street and 9th Avenue, and at 9th Street North and Loop 197.
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Appropriate funds to assist and expedite the installation of two traffic signal projects at 6th Street and 9th Avenue, and at 9th Street North and Loop 197.
BACKGROUND
In January 2026, the City of Texas City published ITB 2026-013, requesting bids for a Traffic Signal Installation Project to include the construction of two new traffic signal systems at the intersections of 6th Street North and 9th Avenue North, and 9th Street North and 25th Avenue North (Loop 197).
Per the attached bid tab, the bids received exceeded the General Fund CIP budget by $94,698.65 due to increases in the cost of equipment which occurred over the 18 months since the projects were initially estimated. Both signals are in areas of strong economic growth. The recent grand opening of the 6th Street Community Plaza has brought additional traffic to the downtown area. The intersection at 6th Street and 9th Avenue is currently a four-way stop and the main point of entry for the Sixth Street District.
The signal at the intersection of 9th Street and Loop 197 will replace the flashing beacon and is warranted due to poor site angles, a history of crashes, and the growth in the Heron’s Landing area which is accessed via 9th Street. Of note, the signal at 9th Street and Loop 197 has a 90-day completion deadline.
Funds are available in the FY26 TCEDC budget, Fund 801.
Per the attached bid tab, the bids received exceeded the General Fund CIP budget by $94,698.65 due to increases in the cost of equipment which occurred over the 18 months since the projects were initially estimated. Both signals are in areas of strong economic growth. The recent grand opening of the 6th Street Community Plaza has brought additional traffic to the downtown area. The intersection at 6th Street and 9th Avenue is currently a four-way stop and the main point of entry for the Sixth Street District.
The signal at the intersection of 9th Street and Loop 197 will replace the flashing beacon and is warranted due to poor site angles, a history of crashes, and the growth in the Heron’s Landing area which is accessed via 9th Street. Of note, the signal at 9th Street and Loop 197 has a 90-day completion deadline.
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.