Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: May 20, 2025
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., for engineering design services to eliminate the two at-grade crossings at Johnson Lane
and Bonnie Brae Street and create a new at-grade crossing for the Brush Creek-Hickory Creek Phase 1
Project for the Traffic Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7292-020 – Professional Services Agreement for
engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$225,000.00).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Enhance Infrastructure and Mobility.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
Currently, Brush Creek Road serves as an east-west corridor, extending from Country Club Road to the
east and U.S. 377 (Fort Worth Drive) to the west. According to the Mobility Plan 2022, the future
extension of Brush Creek Road will cross U.S. 377 and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), ultimately
connecting to Allred Road. This extension will enhance connectivity for existing residential communities
on both sides of U.S. 377.
Following UPRR regulations, establishing a new crossing requires the identification and closure of at
least two existing crossings. This requirement is designed to maintain safety and operational efficiency
while managing the overall number of crossings.
To facilitate the new crossing, staff recommends the closure of two (2) existing crossings in proximity to
the proposed location:
Johnson Lane and U.S. 377 Crossing: Located 0.6 miles south of Brush Creek, this crossing experiences
minimal traffic and commuting activity.
Bonnie Brae Street and U.S. 377 Crossing: Situated 0.2 miles north of Brush Creek, this crossing has
been identified as unsafe due to the existing angle at the intersection.
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Given the limited activity at the Johnson Lane crossing and the safety concerns associated with the
Bonnie Brae crossing, the proposed closures are deemed feasible and necessary.
Approval of this agreement will enable Kimley Horn and Associates to conduct the first phase, including
the necessary studies and engineering design for the new crossing with UPRR.
In total, this project will be completed in phases as shown below and, ultimately, will improve safety, new
infrastructure, and regional connectivity.
Project Description Estimated 3-Year Expenditure
Phase 1 – Design (30 percent design) $225,000
Phase 2 – Design (100 percent design) 985,000
Phase 3 – Environmental Services 50,000
Total $1,260,000
Request for Qualifications for professional transportation engineering services was solicited using the
City’s formal solicitation process. City Council approved a pre-qualified list of engineering firms on
March 23, 2021 (Ordinance 21-554).
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 23, 2021, City Council approved RFQ 7292 for a prequalified list of professional transportation
engineering firms (Ordinance 21-554).
On February 19, 2025, City Council approved the agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for
design review (Ordinance 25-234).
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Kimely-Horn and Associates, Inc., for engineering design services to eliminate the
two at-grade crossings at Johnson Lane and Bonnie Brae Street and create a new at-grade crossing for the
Brush Creek-Hickory Creek Phase 1 Project for the Traffic Department, in a not-to-exceed amount of
$225,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
The first phase project will start upon approval and be completed depending on the UPRR schedule. Staff
will submit future phases for City Council consideration and tentatively expect all phases to be completed
by August 30, 2027.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from Brush Creek Railroad Crossing account #360233469. Requisition
#169917 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $225,000. The budgeted
amount for this item is $225,000.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact Chandra Muruganandham, 940-349-8221.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.