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Shenandoah council approves Metro Park PID amendment and $126,800 design award for David Memorial connections
Summary
Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Metro Park Square PID developer agreement (removing paragraph 3.04(b)) to allow completion of authorized road connections, and approved a roughly $126,800 engineering design contract for two tie-ins on David Memorial Drive; funding derives from PID special assessments, not the general tax base.
Shenandoah’s City Council on Nov. 12 approved Amendment No. 1 to the Metro Park Square public improvement district (PID) developer agreement and separately approved a design proposal to complete two road tie-ins on David Memorial Drive.
City staff said the PID (created in 2017) allows issuance of low-interest special assessment bonds to fund developer-installed infrastructure in Metro Park Square (the area that includes the AMC and Dave & Buster’s). The amendment modifies contract language in sections 3 and 4 to permit the city to complete the final authorized, budgeted projects — including two additional driveways from Metropark Drive and Sand Moon Drive into David Memorial Drive. Staff emphasized the repayment comes from assessments on the parcels in the PID and not from general taxpayer revenues.
Council moved to remove paragraph 3.04(b) of the agreement as part of the amendment. The motion to approve Amendment No. 1, with the removal, was made by Councilman Bridal and seconded by Councilman Robinson; council approved the change in open session.
On a related item, staff presented a design proposal for the David Memorial roadway connections and associated storm sewer. Staff reported Kimley-Horn completed the primary design and that the city is making minor adjustments before bidding; the engineering award for design services was stated as approximately $126,800. Councilman Pollard moved to approve the design contract; Councilman Raymaker seconded the motion and the council approved the award. Staff said the project could go to bid early next year once design adjustments are complete.
City staff and council referenced Boyle Engineering as assuming management of PID projects and coordinating with TxDOT on intersection improvements; staff asked to track the project status on the regular capital projects report. The city said it will not be liable for repayment of the PID special-assessment bonds and that the assessments will appear as an additional line on parcels within the PID.
