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Council authorizes up to $300,000 contract with Kimley‑Horn for SS4A pedestrian and safety planning
Summary
Boerne approved Resolution 2025‑R25 authorizing the city manager to enter into a consulting agreement with Kimley‑Horn for a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) planning project, not to exceed $300,000; staff said the federal grant reimburses roughly 80% of eligible costs.
The Boerne City Council on April 8 authorized the city manager to execute and manage an agreement with Kimley‑Horn and Associates, Inc. for consulting services on a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) planning project, with the contract not to exceed $300,000. The council approved Resolution 2025‑R25 by a 5–0 vote.
Jeff Carroll, staff member (presenter), summarized the SS4A program and the city's application history. Carroll said Boerne applied in 2022 for an implementation grant and received feedback recommending a planning study before pursuing implementation. The city applied in 2024 for a planning grant and was awarded funding. "This grant will be a reimbursement grant where the federal government will give us 80% back, of the work that we do," Carroll told the council.
Carroll said the project scope includes updating the city's existing safety action plan to meet federal requirements, producing a downtown pedestrian safety action plan and conducting intersection safety audits using crash records. The selection committee solicited qualifications and received three submittals; staff selected Kimley‑Horn, which Carroll said has more than 10 years of experience on transportation and safety work for the city, including prior mobility planning and safety-action work.
Councilor Wolfson asked whether federal funding reimbursement posed a risk; Carroll said the city has signed a contract with the Federal Highway Administration for the SS4A grant and that the program is moving forward. He noted that another federal grant (a bridge program) is under FHWA review and has stalled, but SS4A is active.
Councilor Wilson moved approval of Resolution 2025‑R25 authorizing the city manager to enter into the contract with Kimley‑Horn and Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $300,000; Councilman Bunker seconded. The motion passed 5–0.
Votes at a glance Resolution 2025‑R25 — Authorize agreement with Kimley‑Horn and Associates, Inc. for SS4A consulting services (not to exceed $300,000): Motion by Councilor Wilson; second by Councilman Bunker; outcome: approved, 5–0.
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