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City outlines $85M+ in parking and road projects, prioritizes OPD parking and Yukon widening
Summary
Staff presented multiple near‑term parking rehab projects funded from 2019 certificates of obligation and longer corridor projects including Yukon widening (estimated $16M–$22M plus sewer), Fudrey and Dorado reconstructions, and a possible roundabout at 56th and Billy Hex.
City engineering staff updated council on an array of parking and street projects during the June 24 workshop, ranging from small rehabilitation jobs to multi‑million‑dollar corridor improvements.
Scott summarized four parking priorities: (1) an OPD training west lot under an interlocal agreement with a local medical center (10‑year use), (2) an OPD parking lot with engineering drawings submitted for review, (3) municipal court overflow parking at Second & 385 for crack‑seal, slurry and restriping, and (4) municipal court/OPD east parking rehab. He said the projects will be bid together and funded from a remaining $5.9 million in 2019 certificates of obligation.
Longer corridor projects were described by engineering staff. A Yukon widening from FM 338 to Fudrey was presented with a five‑lane estimated at about $16 million and a potential seven‑lane alignment near major intersections estimated at about $22 million; adding sewer work could raise the combined cost by about $14 million, making an all‑in figure nearer $30 million. Staff noted the city has approximately $20 million in infrastructure funds available this year and discussed voluntary annexation of adjacent properties as development follows roadway investment.
Fudrey widening (city project, roughly 70% complete) and a private Bell project north of Yukon are progressing in parallel; Dorado Drive reconstruction is out to bid with bids due July 9 and an expected fall construction start on a project estimated at about $2.93 million. Engineering is also studying intersection control alternatives for 56th Street, including the potential for a roundabout to improve safety near a school.
Council asked staff to evaluate signal timing complaints at a local intersection (Pear and Yukon) and to coordinate with TxDOT on warranted signal work and left‑turn treatments where applicable. Staff committed to follow up reports and to bring bid packages and timing for council approval in July.
