The city awarded a contract to Kimley Horn and Associated for professional engineering and design services for Phase 2 of a Green Ribbon Program-funded improvements along the SH 114 corridor during the Aug. 6 meeting. The engineering and design contract is not to exceed $76,000, according to city documents.
During a Jan. 16 meeting, an advanced Phase 1 funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation was approved for an amount not to exceed $516,545.
Zooming in
The TxDOT Green Ribbon Program improvements change a concrete-dominated landscape by planting trees and other native vegetation, according to city officials.
This plan will take place in at least three phases, depending on funding, according to city documents.
Phase 1 on West Dove Road is underway, and the city applied for and received $400,000 for Phase 2, according to city documents.
Intersection improvements are planned along SH 114 and the following roads:
- West Dove Road
- North White Chapel Boulevard
- North Carroll Avenue
- Kimball Avenue
The proposed plans show that North Carroll Avenue will be completed within four phases, while West Dove Road, North White Chapel Boulevard and Kimball Avenue will be completed in three phases.
The project will range from four planting beds to 16, depending on the location.
Plans for Phase 2 are in the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, and Phase 3 would be FY 2025-26, according to a presentation.
