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Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-094 for a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the City’s assumption of landscape maintenance and improvements on Interstate Highway 35E from Morgan Parkway to Valwood Parkway; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Parks and Recreation Department
BACKGROUND:
Consistent with the City Council's strategic vision of the beautification of key entry points into Farmers Branch as an important part of strengthening the City’s image and supporting continued redevelopment, this project leverages TxDOT funding to enhance one of the City’s prominent corridors. Improvements along IH-35E will strengthen Farmers Branch's visual identity, improve the appearance of key entrances into the community, and provide environmental benefits through sustainable, appropriate landscaping.
In December 2025, the City Council approved an application for the TXDOT’s Green Ribbon Program. This program awards Cities funding for landscape enhancement projects along TXDOT rights-of-way on IH-35E from Morgan Parkway to Valwood Parkway.
In February 2026, the City was awarded $2,311,100 for these landscape improvements. The City proposes to enter into an agreement, with City Council approval, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the design and engineering for this project on September 1, 2026.
As part of the funding award for this project, TXDOT will require two agreements that the City must approve to move the project forward. The first required agreement is the Landscape Maintenance Agreement (LMA), and the second is the Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA). To start the project, the City must approve the LMA.
DISCUSSION:
Approval of the Landscape Maintenance Agreement is necessary to advance the City's $2,311,100 TXDOT Green Ribbon Program project along IH-35E from Morgan Parkway to Valwood Parkway. The agreement establishes the City's responsibility for maintaining the landscape, ...
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