Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on participation by Williamson County Road Bond Program under the county's habitat conservation plan for the project area for improvements and new construction related to County Road 176 (CR176).

This participation covers a improvements to a section of CR 176 and new construction for realignment of a portion of of CR 176, Williamson County, Texas. The Project extends from the northern end of Parkside Parkway along the existing route of CR 176 approximately 0.4 mile and then becomes an area of new construction for an approximate additional 0.4 mile to the intersection with FM 2243. The project area includes improvements along the right-of-way of FM 2243 approximately 0.2 mile (1140 feet) and north of FM 2243 about 650 feet in the right-of-way of (future) Water Oak Parkway.

The area is in the Edwards Limestone karst area and is being participated by the Williamson County Road Bond Program. Requested action is to authorize County Judge or designee to sign (execute) Determination Letter and to execute Participation Agreement, when presented, for this project, WCCF file 20180711, and to sign any related documents as may be required.