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Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-033 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Project-specific Agreement pursuant to the Master Interlocal Agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and Dallas County for transportation-related improvements, maintenance, and repair for portions of Bee Street between Valley View Lane and Valwood Parkway for an amount of $473,936; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Public Works Department
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BACKGROUND:
In October 2025, the City Council received a comprehensive pavement condition assessment prepared using the StreetLogix pavement analysis and management system, procured under Resolution No. 2024-188 in the amount of $89,295. The assessment evaluated approximately 418 lane miles of City streets and paved alleys and provided an objective, system-wide analysis of pavement conditions using the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) methodology established under ASTM D6433.
The analysis confirmed that the City’s overall pavement network remains in good condition, with a PCI of 79, exceeding the industry best-practice target of 70 and reflecting measurable improvement from the City’s prior PCI of 77 recorded in 2013. The assessment also identified specific roadway segments requiring resurfacing or reconstruction based on severity levels, thereby establishing a prioritized, data-driven roadmap for fiscal year 2026 and future roadway maintenance planning.
As part of the Council’s infrastructure reinvestment efforts, the District One representative identified pavement improvements as a key initiative in 2025, with Bee Street elevated as a high-priority corridor due to observed condition, neighborhood impact, and alignment with the StreetLogix findings.
To support the implementation of the data-driven pavement management program and to advance priority corridors such as Bee Street, the City evaluated opportunities to deliver improvements in a cost-effective, operationally efficient manner. With assistance from the District Four representative in facilitating an introduction, staff engaged Dallas County to explore potential collaboration. Following that introduction, City staff worked directly with Dallas County to structure an interlocal framework that provides an additional delivery mechanism for pavement restoration at a competitive cost relative to traditional procurement methods. This approach supports fiscal stewardship while accelerating implementation of Council priorities.
DISCUSSION:
The StreetLogix assessment established a clear, data-driven roadmap for maintaining and improving the City’s street network. The next operational step in executing that roadmap is securing appropriate agreements to deliver the recommended maintenance and rehabilitation activities.
Dallas County and the City of Farmers Branch are authorized under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Chapters 251 and 472 of the Texas Transportation Code to enter into interlocal agreements for transportation-related governmental services.
On May 2, 2023, Dallas County and the City executed a Master Interlocal Agreement authorizing the County, through its Road and Bridge Department, to perform minor transportation-related maintenance, repairs, and improvements on designated roadways within the City at the City’s cost and expense. The Master Interlocal Agreement establishes general terms and requires a Project-Specific Agreement (“PSA”) for each individual project.
Pursuant to that authority, the City proposes that Dallas County perform roadway maintenance and improvements along Bee Street from Valley View Lane to Valwood Parkway. The proposed scope of work includes asphalt overlay, street milling, full-depth base repair, pothole repair, crack sealing, concrete base repair, curb and gutter repair, drainage obstruction clearing, and related services. This coordinated scope will consolidate improvements within four segments identified in the pavement assessment as priority repair areas.
Resolution No. 2026-033 authorizes execution of the Project-Specific Agreement under the existing Master Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County. In accordance with the agreement terms, project funds must be remitted to the County prior to commencement of work. Any funds not expended by the County for this project will be returned to the City.
This partnership allows the City to leverage established intergovernmental resources, expedite the implementation of Council-identified infrastructure priorities, and deliver measurable pavement improvements aligned with the adopted pavement management strategy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted amount of $473,936 approved in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Non-Bond CIP operating budget.
DISTRICT:
District 1
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2026-033 as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2026-033 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2026-033
2. Exhibit A - Project-Specific Agreement
3. Resolution No. 2024-188
4. 2025-2028 Street Revitalization List
5. Master Interlocal Agreement - 2023
6. Presentation