Schertz OKs funding agreement with TxDOT for trail project

However, TxDOT charges local governments oversight costs and will charge the city of Schertz about $21,750 in fees, bringing the city’s total commitment for trail construction to $271,750. The TASA Program only reimburses entities for construction, so design, environmental and construction management services must be paid for in full, according to agenda documents.

When the city originally applied for the funding, staff thought design, environmental and construction management services would be reimbursed by TxDOT, but they are not, said Lauren Shrum, the city’s parks, recreation and open spaces director. The design cost for the trail will be incurred by the city, and construction costs will be reimbursed by TxDOT.

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City Council approved an agreement with engineering firm Halff Associates Inc. for design, engineering and construction management services for the West Dietz Creek Trail Project in January.

The trail will have multiple pedestrian crossing improvements at each road crossing along with benches, trash cans and water fountains, as previously reported by Community Impact.