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Sugar Land council accepts $56M from Fort Bend County for 16 mobility projects

City Council of the City of Sugar Land, Texas · November 19, 2025

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The council approved an interlocal agreement to accept $56,012,500 in county mobility funds for 16 projects identified in the city’s 2023 mobility bond program; the county will fund 100% of design costs up front and up to 50% of estimated construction costs.

The Sugar Land City Council voted unanimously to accept $56,012,500 from Fort Bend County to advance 16 mobility projects identified in the city’s 2023 mobility bond program.

Assistant City Engineer Jonathan Brown told council the package represents a partnership with Fort Bend County Precinct 3 and covers a combined project value of about $116.5 million. "This is a great partnership between the city and Fort Bend County," Brown said, adding that the county will transfer funds when the city executes construction contracts and will fund 100% of design costs up front while contributing up to 50% of estimated project costs to their maximum.

Brown reviewed project types, saying the work will focus on pavement reconstruction, sidewalks and shared‑use paths, drainage improvements, pedestrian bridges and intersection safety improvements. Several projects will connect to existing trails such as the 1st Colony Trail and Sugar Land Trail; staff expects most projects to start design in fiscal year 2026. Brown said the county’s program manager will participate in monthly project update meetings and the city will manage consultant selection and contract administration.

Council members asked about project prioritization, locations and precinct distribution. Brown said many projects are in Precinct 3 but each precinct will be touched by at least one or two projects; staff noted Austin Parkway / Commonwealth and Williams Trace Boulevard among priority locations. The council approved the interlocal agreement by hand vote, 7–0. Brown said the county must approve the ILA on the commissioner’s court agenda before funds are transferred and contracts are executed.

Next steps: execute the ILA, secure county approval, select consultants from the city’s prequalified list, submit funding requests to the county and issue notices to proceed for design and construction.