Denton County approves interlocal agreements with Roanoke, pledges nearly $2.16 million to three road projects
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Summary
The commissioners court approved three interlocal cooperation agreements with the City of Roanoke for Howell Road ($4.5M; county contribution $225,000), North Oak Street ($3.6M; county $180,000), and North Walnut Street ($3.3M; county $1,650,000). All motions passed unanimously.
Denton County commissioners on March 31 approved three interlocal cooperation agreements with the City of Roanoke to advance local road projects, and the court recorded the county’s committed contributions.
The court approved an agreement for the Howell Road project (State Highway 114 to Marshall Creek Road), estimated at $4,500,000, with Denton County agreeing to contribute $225,000 for project completion. County staff identified a dedicated Howell Road line item as the funding source.
The court also approved an interlocal for North Oak Street (from Byron Nelson Boulevard to Dorman Street) at an estimated $3,600,000, with Denton County contributing $180,000 from the North Oak project account.
Finally, the court approved an interlocal for North Walnut Street (Byron Nelson Boulevard to North Oak Street) estimated at $3,300,000, with Denton County committing $1,650,000 to the project.
Each item was presented with estimated project totals and the county’s contribution line items; motions for all three items were seconded and carried unanimously.
Why it matters: the agreements formalize county contributions to adjacent-city road improvements that affect county traffic and access. County leaders said partnering with Roanoke helps the county achieve roadway improvements more efficiently and leverages municipal construction schedules.
Next steps: county staff and Roanoke officials will proceed under the interlocal agreements; the court did not attach additional conditions during the March 31 discussion.
