(CD 8) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Provide Funding for the US 287 and East Berry Street Governor’s Community Achievement Award Project in the Amount of $300,000.00, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)

Summary

This item adopts an appropriation ordinance to fund the US 287 and East Berry Street Governor’s Community Achievement Award (GCAA) Project with $300,000.00. This funding will be reallocated from the Berry Street Capital Improvements project within the 2022 Bond Program Fund. The GCAA project aims to install landscape improvements along US 287 at the intersection with Vaughn Boulevard and East Berry Street. This action also requires amending the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The project is partially funded by a $310,000.00 grant awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in 2017, pending a formal agreement. The City will be responsible for design, project management, and ongoing maintenance. The project is located in Council District 8.

Citizen Impact

This action allocates $300,000 for beautification projects along US 287 and East Berry Street, funded by existing bond program money. Residents can expect improved landscaping in the specified area, contributing to neighborhood aesthetics.

Confidence

high