Discussion and possible action to approve a professional services agreement (July 22, 2024 through November 19, 2024) with AC Group LLC to conduct a Roadway Speed Study of certain designated county roads in the City of Oilton and Colonia Los Altos, located off State Highway 359, for an amount not to exceed Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars Fifty Cents ($17,762.50), authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Professional Services)]

Issue: Traffic safety issues have been raised involving roads that run along the perimeter of the city park in Oilton.  Similar traffic safety concerns have been raised involving roads in the Colonia Los Altos off Highway 359. At its February 12, 2024 commissioners court meeting, the court authorized the purchasing agent to secure Statements of Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified Civil Engineering Firms to conduct a traffic speed study to address the traffic safety concerns of the residents in Oilton and Colonia Los Altos and the placement of speed humps on affected county roads to address these safety concerns.

Solution: At its February 12, 2024 Commissioners Court Meeting, the commissioners court awarded the Engineering Firm of AC Group LLC the Roadway Speed Study in the City of OIlton and Colonia Los Altos.

Result: Provide increased traffic safety to the areas of Oilton and Colonia Los Altos.

Oilton City residents have voiced concerns regarding automobiles speeding in the area near the following roads: Mackin Avenue, Welhausen Road, Jim Neal Avenue and Torrecillas Road.  Similar traffic concerns have been raised in Colonia Los Altos involving the following roads: Los Altos Drive (between entrance road and State Highway 359), Los Altos Drive (between Enlace Road and Estrella Drive), and Arco Iris Road (between Enlance Road and Estrella Drive).  

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