Agenda No. 6.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | October 14, 2025 |
| Department: | Engineering |
| Subject: | Resolution 25-R-142 - Authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the State of Texas for Rail Highway Safety Program Off-System (B.James/K.Woodlee/E.Schulze) |
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working on a project to improve the railroad crossing on Schertz Parkway near FM 78. This is part of their Off-System Rail Highway Safety Program. They are requesting that the City participate in the project by funding the sidewalks as Union Pacific Railroad has indicated that current sidewalks in the railroad right of way are not licensed.
GOAL
The goal of Resolution 25-R-142 is to authorize an AFA with the State of Texas for the railroad crossing improvements on Schertz Parkway at FM 78.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The agreement will allow TxDOT to construct sidewalks along with other roadway improvements at the railroad crossing near Schertz Parkway and FM 78. This supports the City's Strategic goals of a Safe and Livable Community and Infrastructure Investment.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution 25-R-142, authorizing an AFA with the State of Texas for railroad crossing improvements on Schertz Parkway at FM 78.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City’s local participation is budgeted at $50,000, but will be based on actual costs. Funding will be from the Streets Operating Expenses FY 25-26.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 25-R-142.