Granbury council adopts resolution with TxDOT to install and maintain railroad-crossing signs and pavement markings (Res. 25-13)

Granbury City Council on Aug. 26 adopted Resolution 25-13 authorizing an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to install railroad-crossing signs and pavement markings at several off-system locations within the city.

City staff told the council the installation would be funded by TxDOT and would cost the city nothing up front, but the city would be responsible for ongoing maintenance and replacement of the signs and pavement markings. The project locations cited in the presentation include the crossing near the post office on Travis Street, Portal Drive, Stockton, North Crockett, Thorpe Spring Road, Porter Court and the Highway 377 railroad crossing.

Councilmember Wadley moved to adopt Resolution 25-13; Councilmember Allen seconded. The council approved the resolution 5-0.

Councilmember Weatherly asked whether staff had any estimate of the city’s future maintenance costs or the frequency of replacements; staff replied that they did not have an estimate. Kaufman said the proposal uses TxDOT funds to install signs and pavement markings on so-called off-system streets and that Granbury’s only obligation would be maintaining the assets once installed.

The resolution authorizes the city manager to execute the advanced funding agreement with TxDOT and to carry out the city’s maintenance obligations under the agreement. Staff said participation is optional, but staff recommended the city accept the installation because it improves public safety at rail crossings.

The council recorded no amendments to the agreement and gave staff authorization to finalize the interlocal documentation.