Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a “Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development “or (BUILD) application under the United States Office of the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for the paving and associated infrastructure improvements to the roadways Rosaura Tijerina Road, Los Altos Road, Estrella Road and Enlace Road located adjacent to State Highway 359 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. This application does not require a County Match. Therefore, there will be no impact to the General Fund.
Issue: The roadways - Rosaura Tijerina Road, Los Altos Road, Estrella Road and Enlace Road located adjacent to State Highway 359 are in dire need of improvements. The proposed roadway paving and roadway infrastructure improvements will create exit routes and serve as an alternate route during inclement weather events.
Solution: Submit a BUILD application under the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) that proposes to address the identified issue regarding the roadways - Rosaura Tijerina Road, Los Altos Raod, Estrella Road and Enlace Road located adjacent to State Highway 359.
Result: If funded, Webb County shall pave the roadways - Rosaura Tijerina Road, Los Altos Road, Estrella Road and Enlace Road located adjacent to State Highway 359 and perform associated roadway infrastructure improvements that will make it a safe alternative roadway.
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