CC MEETING: March 3, 2026
DATE: February 23, 2026
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Jonathan Wheat, P.E., Director of Engineering
Shannon Hicks, P.E., Assistant City Manager
Title
Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. For Engineering Services Related To Intersection Improvements At Josey Lane And Parker Road In An Amount Not To Exceed $390,700.00.
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BACKGROUND:
The intersection of Josey Lane and Parker Road is one of the most heavily used and congested intersections in the City. Recent and planned developments in the surrounding area will continue to increase traffic volumes at the intersection. Required right-of-way for the proposed improvements has been, or is currently being, dedicated, allowing improvements to proceed without additional acquisition delays. Planned improvements at the intersection include ADA compliance modifications, signal upgrades, creating dual left turn bays in the northbound and southbound directions, additional right turn bays and improvements to the grade on the north leg of the intersection.
The City has scheduled a meeting with NCTCOG, TxDOT, and Denton County to discuss the intersection, its regional impact, and potential cooperation.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
City funding will be used for the design of the intersection improvements. Funds for design of the improvements are available from the Streets Consolidated fund.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project will support the City Council’s strategic objectives and vision of building a community that families and businesses want to call home by:
• Improving safety and reducing congestion at one of the City’s highest volume intersections through enhanced turn lanes and geometric improvements. (Hospitality)
• Enhancing accessibility and mobility for residents, commuters, emergency responders, and commercial traffic through improved traffic operations and reduced delay. (Accessible)
• Supporting economic vitality by increasing intersection capacity to accommodate current and future development in the surrounding corridor. (Economical)
• Optimizing infrastructure performance by advancing design improvements that maximize the use of existing right-of-way and reduce the need for costly future reconstruction. (Optimize)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. for engineering services related to intersection improvements at Josey Lane and Parker Road for an amount not to exceed $390,700.00.