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.

The Schertz City Council approved Resolution 25-R-142 on October 14, 2025, to enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the State of Texas for Rail Highway Safety Program Off-System.  TXDOT requested that the City amend the previously approved resolution to remove the verbiage "in substantially the form set forth as Exhibit A".  That phrase along with the exhibit have been removed from the Resolution itself.  The AFA is provided as a separate attachment to this agenda item.  No other changes have been made to this Resolution 26-R-036 which replaces Resolution 25-R-142.

The goal of Resolution 26-R-036 is to authorize an AFA with the State of Texas for the railroad crossing improvements on Schertz Parkway at FM 78.

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.

Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution 26-R-036, authorizing an AFA with the State of Texas for railroad crossing improvements on Schertz Parkway at FM 78.

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.

Approve Resolution 26-R-036.