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Council approves interlocal agreement with Kendall County to soften Ammon Road curve
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Council approved an interlocal agreement to share costs (50/50) with Kendall County to soften the northern Ammon Road curve, citing seven reported crashes from 2021–2026 and an estimated total project cost near $300,000; the city's share is roughly $150,000 and design/bid work will be coordinated with the larger Ammon Road reconstruction.
Fair Oaks Ranch city council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Kendall County to share the cost of softening the northern curve on Ammon Road in conjunction with the Ammon Road reconstruction project.
Public works director Grant Watanabe told council the northern curve presents a sharp 90‑degree bend with sight‑distance issues and vehicle crashes; staff queried the TxDOT crash records system and reported seven crashes at or near the northern curve between 2021 and 2026. Watanabe said design work for the larger Ammon Road reconstruction began in February 2025 and that voters had previously approved general obligation bonds for reconstruction work.
“The total estimated cost including design, road and drainage improvements, driveway and utility adjustments is estimated at $300,000,” Watanabe said. “Under the proposed ILA, the city's cost would be approximately $150,000.” The draft interlocal agreement calls for a 50/50 cost split; the city will manage construction as part of the Ammon Road contract and the county will assume maintenance obligations for portions outside city limits after completion, Watanabe said.
Council members asked whether the cost split would reflect the portion of work in county versus city limits and whether mobilization fees would be allocated; Watanabe said the partners agreed to split construction costs 50/50 and that the curve will be bid as an additive bid alternate in the Ammon Road project so the council will review the quantities and costs when bids are received. He also said two PEC utility poles at the corner may require relocation and that the design phase will determine whether additional utility work is needed.
Council also discussed coordination with the city of Boerne—whose future water plant lies adjacent to the curve—and said staff had met with Boerne officials who indicated likely support for right‑of‑way dedication.
Council moved and seconded the resolution and voted to approve the interlocal agreement. Staff said construction would proceed in coordination with the larger Ammon Road reconstruction project, expected to start in early 2027, and that either party may terminate the ILA within 30 days after receiving bids.
