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Council approves Brazos Town Center Connector under I‑69 with county funds
Summary
Council approved Resolution R‑44015 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County for the Brazos Town Center Connector (two‑lane concrete roadway under I‑69); the project is estimated at $1,244,000 with county funds and developer/RDC contributions identified.
City staff described Resolution R‑44015 as an interlocal agreement to design and construct a two‑lane concrete connector between Commercial Drive and Brazos Town Center Crossing, routing beneath I‑69 to link Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the development.
The staff presentation stated the project’s engineering and construction costs are currently estimated at $1,244,000, with Fort Bend County mobility funds contributing up to $462,000 of eligible costs and Rosemarie Development Corporation (RDC) committing up to $925,000. The project is included in the 2023 Fort Bend County Mobility bond and the FY2024 capital improvements plan. The council moved, seconded and voted to approve the resolution.
Council members asked about construction timing and business disruption; staff said design and engineering work for the city-managed contract should take 90–120 days before bidding and that construction could begin by the end of summer, with NewQuest and property owners coordinating access to minimize business impacts. The council also discussed lighting for the underpass and the possibility of future sidewalks.
Speakers (attributed in text): Project staff (identified in the meeting as the presenter), Councilors who made the motion and second, and other council members who asked questions.
