Discussion and possible action to accept the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) contract #7217491 from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000) for roadway improvements in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo and authorize Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. This contract and agreement commences on December 1, 2017 and terminates November 30, 2019.
Background:
Grant funds were awarded by the Texas Department of Agriculture – Community Development Program for roadway improvements in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo.
Issue: Colonia Pueblo Nuevo has streets that are aged and deteriorated, resulting in a potential threat to public safety and frequent maintenance issues.
Solution: Webb County shall reconstruct streets to remove a potential threat to public safety and to improve access. Webb County shall reconstruct approximately four thousand linear feet (4,000 l.f.) of street utilizing a six-inch (6”) caliche base, two-inch (2”) HMAC, and all associated appurtenances. Construction shall take place in the following Colonia Pueblo Nuevo roadways: West Ibarra, West Maria Elena and West Mendoza.
Result: The performance of the roadway improvements in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo shall remove a potential threat to public safety and improve roadway access for area residents.
Previous Court Action:
Webb County Commissioner’s Court authorization to submit the Texas Department of Agriculture – Community Development Fund grant application was approved on January 9, 2017 – agenda item number 41.