26-R-018 Authorizing a Letter of Support for the TXDOT Project to Construct a Grade-Separated Crossing of FM 3009 Over the Railroad Tracks and FM 78 in the City of SchertzRESOLUTION 26-R-018
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A LETTER OF
SUPPORT FOR THE TXDOT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A
GRADE -SEPARATED CROSSING OF FM 3009 OVER THE
RAILROAD TRACKS AND FM 78 IN THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is undertaking a project
to construct a grade -separated crossing of FM 3009 over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and FM
78 in the City of Schertz; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz recognizes the need for a safe and free -flowing crossing
of the tracks and FM 78; and
WHEREAS, in 2023 the City acquired property on the south side of FM 78 for use to
locate a portion of the facility; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT plans to submit an application for the FY 2024-2025 Federal -State
Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program for Projects Not Located on the Northeast
Corridor (FSP-National) grant to secure funding for construction of the project and has requested
a letter of support.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby expresses its support for the TxDOT-led project to
construct a grade -separated crossing of FM 3009 over the railroad tracks and FM 78 and
authorizes the City Manager to send a letter of such support (Exhibit A).
Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and
such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a
part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any
provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved
herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application
of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the
City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such
invalid provision.
Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this
Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject
matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution,
was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and
it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the � day of , 2026.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
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City Secretary
EXHIBIT A
Letter of Support of TxDOT Project
SCHHERTZ I OPPORTUNITY.
February 3, 2026
Administrator David Fink
Federal Railroad Administration
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Administrator Fink:
The City of Schertz desires to express its strong support for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)-
led project to construct a grade -separated crossing of FM 3009 over Union Pacific Railroad Tracks and FM 78.
FM 3009 currently ends at FM 78 and there are no grade -separated crossings within Schertz or other
communities between SL 1604 and FM 78's termination in Seguin.
The City of Schertz has long recognized the need for a safe and free -flowing crossing of the railroad tracks and
FM 78 along the corridor of communities including Schertz. Increasing traffic and population in the area
intensifies the need for a grade -separated crossing for traffic flow and safety reasons. A thoroughfare element
unimpeded by rail traffic is also imperative to allow emergency services to maintain reasonable response times
to both sides of the tracks.
The City has been working collaboratively with TxDOT to help clear hurdles to the development of the grade -
separation project. The City supports the project and has been working to multiply its meaningful impact by
ensuring that the crossing will connect to an arterial continuation south to IH 10, further improving safe and
efficient traffic flow in the greater Schertz region.
• City Staff and Officials have communicated with property owners to lay the groundwork for cooperation
related to future access and right-of-way needs.
• In 2023, the City strategically acquired 40 acres of undeveloped property on the south side of FM 78 for
use to locate a critical portion of the facility.
• The elevated crossing and further extension of the roadway to the south remain part of the City's Master
Thoroughfare Plan. Segments of right-of-way for the extension have been and continue to be dedicated
as land parcels are developed, and over one-half mile of the extension has already been constructed.
Please accept this letter of support for the FM-3009 — UPRR and FM 78 crossing and TxDOT's grant application
for funding to continue development of this very important project.
Sincerely,
Steve Williams
City Manager
1400 Schertz Parkway Schertz, Texas 78154 210.619.1000