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Council authorizes $686,000 design contract for Bobcat traffic improvements near Byron Nelson High School
Summary
Council approved a professional services agreement (not to exceed $686,000) to advance design, survey and right‑of‑way work for the Bobcat traffic improvements project near Byron Nelson High School; staff estimated total construction cost at about $4.5 million and said Denton County and the town bond will fund the work
The Trophy Club Town Council voted to authorize the town manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement for survey, engineering, right‑of‑way acquisition and construction administration for the Bobcat traffic improvements project, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $686,000.
Town staff said the work will prepare design documents and grant coordination for improvements around Byron Nelson High School and the nearby schools; the town estimate at this stage is about $4.5 million for construction. Staff said Denton County has committed about $2 million and the town plans to use $2.5 million from the 2023 bond series.
Why it matters: the project aims to add turning lanes, pedestrian facilities and traffic controls to address school‑area congestion and pedestrian safety as the high‑school campus and stadium construction advance toward the 2027 season.
What council approved Matt (staff member) presented the plan and said the scope includes survey work, utility engineering, right‑of‑way acquisitions, civil design, bidding and construction inspection. The council motion authorized staff to finalize and execute the professional‑services agreement with the firm named in the agenda packet for up to $686,000. Council member Stacy seconded the motion; Council member Dennis recorded an opposition vote. The motion passed.
Project details and costs Staff said an early, non‑binding estimate for construction is approximately $4,500,000; that figure will be refined as the design advances and engineers produce an opinion of probable cost. Matt said some elements under study include widening an approach to add a right‑turn lane, a potential left‑turn lane into an adjacent Montessori, relocation or adjustment of existing flashers, a new pedestrian route to avoid crossing through a roundabout and minor drainage/retaining wall work.
Right‑of‑way and property notes Staff noted the contract authorizes limited right‑of‑way acquisition work; the packet lists approximately $36,000 for right‑of‑way documentation. Matt said any property purchase above $25,000 would return to council for separate approval; council members asked to be kept informed of any property negotiations with the school or a church.
Timing and next steps Staff said survey crews are already on site and that, if the design phase begins now, construction could conclude around the summer of 2027 to align with the high school stadium schedule. The approved professional‑services agreement covers pre‑construction design phases; separate council approvals will be required for construction contracts and any land purchases over the town's procurement thresholds.
Ending Council approved the design‑phase contract to move the Bobcat traffic improvements into detailed design. Staff will return with refined cost estimates, right‑of‑way actions and construction bids for council approval.
