New Braunfels will consider up to $382,950 for South Kowald Lane right-of-way purchases and acquisition services on Sept. 28.
The land work would cover about 12 parcels needed for turn lanes, signal upgrades, sidewalks and drainage work between I-35 and FM 1101.
How the proposal breaks down
One consent item, file 26-1126, would authorize up to $300,000 for right-of-way, drainage easements, sight-distance easements and temporary construction easements. The money could also cover damage to affected improvements such as fencing and landscaping. Appraisals would establish fair-market values before offers go to property owners.
A companion item, file 26-1125, would authorize up to $82,950 for Cobb, Fendley & Associates to handle acquisition and appraisal-related services. The city awarded the firm an on-call acquisition-services contract in January 2024, according to the item report.
Where the project stands
The TDLR accessibility filing lists an estimated $1.3 million cost, June 2028 start and July 2030 completion. Its scope covers roadway reconstruction, turn lanes, drainage improvements and sidewalks from the I-35 northbound frontage road to FM 1101. Those entries describe the state filing, not a construction award from the Sept. 28 agenda. Comal.News documented the filing in an earlier South Kowald filing report.