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Council approves road transfer, roundabout funding and animal-control deal with City of Saint George
Summary
The Council approved transferring ownership of a portion of Bluebonnet Boulevard to the City of Saint George, authorized $1.2 million in traffic-impact fees for a roundabout, and approved an ongoing animal-control services agreement with Saint George totaling $405,170 for 2026.
On March 11 the Metropolitan Council approved three intergovernmental items with the newly incorporated City of Saint George: a legal transfer of ownership for a portion of LA 1248 (Bluebonnet Boulevard), $1.2 million in traffic-impact fee transfers to pay for a planned roundabout, and a recurring animal-control services agreement for $405,170 for 2026.
Transportation staff said the section of Bluebonnet in question lies within Saint George’s boundary and that an executed transfer will shift maintenance responsibility to that municipality. Council members asked whether prior costs had been reimbursed; staff replied invoices had been supplied and, to their knowledge, reimbursements were received.
The council also approved a cooperative endeavor authorizing the transfer of $1.2 million in traffic impact fees to Birdville Development Corporation and SLP Development LLC to construct a roundabout at Bluebonnet and Harvesting Way. The item had been deferred previously and passed with no public objection.
Separately, the council approved an intergovernmental animal-control contract with Saint George that applies a per-capita methodology for payment and continues annually; staff confirmed reimbursement of services already provided (July–December) had been received.
Why it matters: The approvals clarify operational responsibilities and fund a key intersection project expected to change traffic patterns; the animal-control agreement establishes ongoing municipal service payments. Council directed staff to follow up with documentation on reimbursements and to email members status updates.
Next steps: Transportation and Public Works will document reimbursement status and coordinate construction agreements related to the roundabout; animal-control will finalize intergovernmental execution and continue operational coordination with Saint George.
