Eckhardt Road/Green Valley Road have deteriorated beyond routine maintenance and was identified by the City as requiring reconstruction.  However, funding constraints have prohibited the City from addressing the road to the level it requires.  The cost savings opportunity of an Inter-Local Agreement presented itself between the City and the County to repair the roadways.  The City will provide funding for the reconstruction work to include 11,000 linear feet of Eckhardt Road/Green Valley Road beginning at Park Leaf and ending at Engel.  The County will provide the labor and equipment for this project to include milling and applying a two course surface treatment.    

To enter into an Inter-Local Agreement with Guadalupe County to reconstruct Eckhardt Road/Green Valley Road that will result in improve the safety of the driving conditions and enhance the driving experience for the users of this roadway.

The reconstruction of Eckhardt Road/Green Valley Road will provide a safer and more desirable driving experience at a reduced cost and expedited schedule through execution of this agreement.

This partnership between Guadalupe County and the City of Schertz provides an opportunity for the two entities to work together and reconstruct Eckhardt Road/Green Valley Road sooner than expected and at a reduced cost. 

 

The fiscal impact will be $125,620.72 and is funded in the Streets FY 21-22 budget.

Staff recommends City Council approve of the City entering into the Inter-Local Agreement with Guadalupe County for said roadwork.