City Council approved a resolution at its May 26 meeting authorizing an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for final design services for the Airport Parkway Project in an amount not to exceed $392,200.

The project will reconstruct and improve Airport Parkway from Addison Road to Dallas Parkway and includes full roadway reconstruction, utility upgrades, new traffic signals at Quorum Drive, improved landscaping and streetscape elements, a continuous turn lane, and ADA and pedestrian improvements.

The Airport Parkway Project was originally approved by voters as part of the 2019 bond election and paused at the 90% design stage to allow nearby Keller Springs Road construction to advance. The final design phase will update plans to reflect new development along the corridor, revised Town drainage and construction standards, and preparation of the final bid package for construction procurement.

As the project’s Engineer of Record, Jacobs Engineering Group will also provide construction review and coordination services during the construction phase, including reviewing contractor submittals, responding to requests for information, assisting with change orders, and supporting project closeout activities.

Funding for the project includes State Infrastructure Bank funds, 2019 bond proceeds, Dallas County MCIP funds, interest earnings, and proceeds from the Midway Road project. Work on this project will not begin until Keller Springs is substantially complete.

You can watch the City Council’s Airport Parkway discussion here and read the presentation here.

New Council Members Sworn in at May 12 Council Meeting

At its May 12 meeting, the Addison City Council officially canvassed the results of the May 2 elections, which saw record voter turnout. Voters approved the $55 million bond proposition to fund new police facilities, with 55.82% voting in favor. Residents also voted for Addison to remain a member of DART, with 70.03% supporting continued participation.

Following certification of the results, Schnell Blanton was sworn in for a first term on the Council, Chris DeFrancisco began a second term, and Darren Gardner began a third and final term.

Also during the meeting, the Council selected Chris DeFrancisco to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore and Darren Gardner as Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore.

Trinity Christian Academy Amends Master Plan

The Addison City Council approved a Planned Development amendment for Trinity Christian Academy (TCA), located at 17001 Addison Road, during its April 28 meeting. The amendment allows updates to the campus master plan and development standards to support new and enhanced outdoor athletic facilities, including improvements to baseball and softball areas, a west grandstand, and a stadium press box, as well as related access, parking, and landscaping enhancements.

The project reflects continued investment in modernizing the campus while improving functionality and supporting student activities. The plans generally meet Town development standards, with enhancements such as additional landscaping and site improvements incorporated in response to neighborhood input. The Council did request that additional trees be added to meet current landscape requirements.