DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Razi Hosseini, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT: Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Antonio and San Antonio River Authority (SARA) for the Camaron Street (West Houston Street to Fox Tech High School) Project (2017 Bond Project)
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) to increase the agreement by an amount not to exceed $3,150,000.00 for construction of the Camaron Street (West Houston Street to Fox Tech High School) Project, a 2017-2022 Bond Funded project located in Council District 1.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
On May 6, 2017, San Antonio voters approved the 2017-2022 Bond Program, consisting of six propositions totaling $850 million. The Bond Program funds will be used on various capital improvements projects throughout the city. As part of the Program, $19,500,000.00 was approved for the San Pedro Creek Improvements Project and $4,500,000.00 was approved for the Camaron Street (West Houston Street to Fox Tech High School) Project, a 2017-2022 Bond Funded project located in Council District 1.
In August 2016, San Antonio River Authority (SARA) entered into an agreement with Sundt Davila Joint Venture (Sundt Davila) for the construction of the San Pedro Creek Improvements Project. Improvements to San Pedro Creek will enhance the containment of the 100-year floodplain, restore water quality and connect the public to historic and natural resources through the addition of safety components for public accessibility, landscaping and park amenities.
Camaron Street, running parallel to San Pedro Creek, has been identified as a prominent route used by residents and tourists. Camaron Street consists of two lanes running north, along the east bank of San Pedro Creek and west o...
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