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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement for the construction, maintenance and operation of a continuous highway lighting system with the Texas Department of Transportation.
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DATE: September 2, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Agreement for the Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Continuous Highway Lighting Systems with the Texas Department of Transportation
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On April 15, 2025, City Council approved an agreement (Res. No. 25-055R), for the maintenance and operation of a highway lighting system along the I-14 corridor from Western City Limits to just east of Jasper Drive. The construction is set to begin for this portion in November 2025.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has requested that the City of Killeen enter into a second Agreement for Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Continuous Highway Lighting System within the city along the I-14 corridor from Jasper Drive to Rosewood Drive.
Upon approval of this agreement, the State will prepare, or provide for, the plans and specifications, advertise for bids, sign the construction contract, and supervise construction of the project. The State will submit plans and specifications of the proposed work to the City and will secure the City’s consent to construct the lighting system prior to awarding the contract. All costs associated with the construction of the lighting system will be by the State and the lighting system will remain property of the State. This project is set to be let for construction in June 2026, with an estimated construction start date to begin in February 2027 as there is a 180-day delay start for materials.
It is estimated that the lighting system would be turned over to the city for maintenance approximately October/November 2027. Maintenance funds will need to be allocated beginning in the Fiscal Year 2028 budget. It would be agreed upon that the City will furnish, at its expense, the electrical energy required for proper operation of the lighting system, will maintain, and operate the lighting system in an efficient and sightly condition without any cost to the State. The City will assume these operations and maintenance costs upon written notification from the State that the lighting system is complete and accept. This agreement will remain in force for a period of two years from the date responsibilities are assumed by the City and will automatically renew for two-year periods unless modified by mutual agreement by both parties. This agreement can be terminated 60 days after filing of written notice by either party.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms with state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
Maintenance cost will begin in Fiscal Year 2028
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
Recurring once it begins
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Not required until Fiscal Year 2028
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute the Agreement for Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Continuous Highway Lighting Systems Within a Municipality with the Texas Department of Transportation for the operation and maintenance of high mast lighting along the I-14 corridor.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Public Works
Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Plans
Presentation