HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2026-075 20260518RESOLUTION NO. R2026-75
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving an
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City of Pearland and the Brazoria
County Toll Road Authority for the maintenance, operation, and cost-sharing
of traffic signals located across multiple jurisdictions impacting the City’s
vehicle mobility.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Pearland and the Brazoria
County Toll Road Authority, a copy of which is attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and made a part
hereof for all purposes, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute
and the City Secretary to attest an Interlocal Agreement with the Brazoria County Toll Road
Authority.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 18th day of May, A.D., 2026.
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QUENTIN WILTZ
MAYOR
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RESOLUTION NO. R2026-75
ATTEST:
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FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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LAWRENCE G. PROVINS
CITY ATTORNEY
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BRAZORIA COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY - PEARLAND
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
This Interlocal Agreement is made between the City of Pearland, Texas and the Brazoria County
Toll Road Authority is effective this _____ day of _______________, 202__ entered into by and between
the City of Pearland (hereafter the "City") acting through its City Council; and the Brazoria County Toll
Road Authority (hereafter the "BCTRA") acting through its Board, pursuant to Texas Government Code
§791.011 in that it contemplates the furnishing of governmental functions and services between the parties
as defined by Texas Government Code §791.003 (3) (C), (I), (J), and (N).
Whereas, City and BCTRA acknowledge that both entities have an interest in public safety and
transportation located within City’s incorporated limits and its ETJ; and
Whereas, City and BCTRA acknowledge that the growth within the City’s ETJ has increased the need
for the signalization of intersections; and
Whereas, City and BCTRA acknowledge that the locations identified by description or exhibit herein,
(collectively, the “Intersections”), are currently located within multiple jurisdictions; and
Whereas, City and BCTRA acknowledge the need to enter into a mutual agreement for the construction,
maintenance, and repairs associated with the signalization of the Intersections.
I.INTERSECTIONS
A.Signalized Intersection: The Intersections are located within City limits and on or adjacent to
the Brazoria County Expressway and have current operational elements or elements contemplated
in the future.
1.City and BCTRA will share the operation, maintenance and repairs of these signals as set
forth in Exhibit A-1.
B.Intersection Components: Each Intersection described herein shall include, but not be limited
to, the following components:
1.Mast arms and poles or span wires and poles;
2.Signal related signage;
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3. Signal heads, connections and wiring;
4. Cabinets and controllers;
5. Electrical service, meter pole, and electrical disconnect;
6. Detection devices, advanced warning devices, communication infrastructure and
illumination, if required;
7. Pedestrian poles, buttons, signage, and demarcation;
8. Curbing, sidewalk, ramps and associated concrete items; and
9. Traffic management software.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES
A. The City shall be responsible for the following:
1. Provide 24 Hour on-call emergency response to all Intersections, should the need arise.
The contact number for after-hours response is 281-652-1900.
2. Provide all labor, equipment, material, and parts necessary for preventative maintenance,
maintenance, and/or repair(s) to all Intersections described in Exhibit A-1. In the event,
labor cannot be performed by City employees, City may, following notification of BCTRA,
contract work to maintain the Intersections.
3. Provide Shared Funding Participation Percentages for the Intersection maintenance and
repairs as described in Exhibit A-1.
4. Submit for payment to BCTRA by email at BCTRA@brazoriacountytx.gov, at the end of
each Fiscal Year, of any Intersection maintenance or repair work, an invoice equal to the
cost of the maintenance and/or repairs (including parts) after subtracting the City’s Shared
Funding Participation Percentage as described in Exhibit A-1;
5. Except in the event of an emergency repair, City shall notify BCTRA, of any single
Intersection repair resulting in an expenditure in excess $10,000, prior to making the repair.
Notification of emergency repairs shall be provided to BCTRA within 48 hours following
the repair. Notifications described herein shall be made to the BCTRA Program Manager
or designee by email at BCTRA@brazoriacountytx.gov;
6. Provide continued electrical service, in City’s name, where electrical service is currently
provided by City.
7. Use its best effort to pursue claims for reimbursement of the costs of repairs arising from
third-party damages to the Intersections.
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B. BCTRA shall be responsible for the following:
1. Except where provided by City, provide electrical service, in BCTRA’s name. BCTRA will
provide notice to the electrical provider of City’s right to access and control electrical
service at said locations. If BCTRA enters into an agreement with any other agency or
entity (i.e., HOA or MUD), BCTRA shall maintain electrical service and seek
reimbursement from the respective agency or entity.
2. Maintain Brazoria County Expressway T-Ramp, including non-signal related signage and
striping. BCTRA shall maintain said location at the currently applicable regulatory
standard and regulations.
3. Pay, upon receipt of yearly invoice from City for Intersection maintenance or repair work,
BCTRA’s Shared Funding Participation as shown in Exhibit A-1.
4. BCTRA shall pay any pro-rata cost for necessary software upgrades, maintenance costs,
communication infrastructure, or operations center hardware necessary to operate the
locations described herein within the City’s traffic signal network.
III. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
A. This Agreement shall be limited to the Intersections described herein, subject to the incorporation
of future intersections and signalization improvements by separate written amendment of this
Agreement.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. City and BCTRA recognize and agree that nothing herein shall be construed to create any rights
in third parties.
B. The Parties expressly agree that no party shall have the right to seek indemnification or
contribution from any other party hereto for any losses, costs, expenses, or damages directly or
indirectly arising, in whole or part from this Agreement.
C. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to
be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause, phrase, work or portion of this Agreement is for any reason held invalid, unconstitutional,
or otherwise unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed
a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof.
D. The Rights and obligations of this Agreement shall not be assigned without prior written consent
of City and BCTRA.
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E. This Agreement and all obligations created hereunder shall be performable in Brazoria County,
Texas.
F. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of
the State of Texas.
G. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their
administrators, agents, employees, successors and assigns permitted by this Agreement.
H. City and BCTRA agree that any payments for the performance of governmental functions or
services shall be from current revenues available to the paying party and further that such payments
shall fairly compensate the performing party for the service or materials it supplies provided for
the other party's benefit.
I. City and BCTRA acknowledge and agree that each party shall furnish the services promised, in
compliance with City and BCTRA guidelines, and timely provide funding as promised herein.
However, all funding under this Agreement shall be subject to the availability of current fiscal year
revenue or bond revenue and the appropriation of such revenue by the governing bodies of the
parties hereto.
Brazoria County Toll Road Authority City of Pearland, Texas
By: ___________________________ By: ___________________________
Gary Idoux Name: ________________________
Chairman Title: _________________________
Date: ___________________ Date: _________________________
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City Manager
Trent Epperson
5/19/2026 | 8:23 AM CDT
EXHIBIT A-1
Brazoria County Toll Road Authority – Pearland
Interlocal Agreement for
Traffic Signal Routine Maintenance and Operations
BCTRA Pearland
1 SH 288 Toll Road T-Ramp B-11 100%0%
2 CR 403 (Hughes Ranch Rd.) @ CR 94 B-11 25%75%
Item Intersection Location Map
Exhibit #
Participation
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NOTE: This map has been generated for the convenience of the public. It is not intended to be an official depiction of the exact locatioo or extent of any feature shown hereon. Ally data depicted, such as a boundary line or an elevation, is for visual reference only and
does not exclude obtaining official permits, surveys, or elevation certificates, when required.
Brazoria County Traffic Signal
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October 13, 2020
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