The widening and reconstruction of Pellicano Drive is an initiative that began in 2006 as the County began to work with cooperative property owners in the area to acquire the necessary right-of-way for the expansion and reconstruction.

The project is identified in the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization's planning documents as a project scheduled to be let for construction in 2019. Limits of the project extend from Loop 375 to Darrington Rd. for approximately 3 miles in length. Improvements include, six-lanes divided, raised median, illumination, landscaping, pavement, curb and gutter and sidewalks/bike lanes.

Total Contract Cost: $90,000

Funding is available in:

GF-EPCMP-CAP PROJ-LAND

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On October 19, 2020 -  The Court Approved and authorized the County Judge to sign the Real Estate Sales Contract with Pellicano 121 Development, LLC in the amount of $737,838.40, for right-of-way property needed for the widening and reconstruction of Pellicano Drive. Funding is available in GF-EPCMP-CAP PROJ-LAND. (Contract No. 2020-0669) (Item 24)

On September 14, 2020 -  The Court authorized the County Judge to sign the Real Estate Sales Contract between El Paso County and BAM Doniphan Investments, LLC ("BAM") in the amount of $103,683. Funding is available in GF-EPCMP-CAP PROJ-LAND. (Contract No. 2020-0256) (Item 28)

On March 2, 2020 -  The Court authorized the County Judge to sign the Second Amendment to the Interlocal VRF Project Development Agreement for the Pellicano Drive Roadway Improvement Project with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority to add construction funds to the Pellicano Widening & Reconstruction Project. No County funds are required. (Item 17)

On July 29, 2019 -  The Court authorized the County Judge to sign Amendment 1 to the Interlocal agreement between the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) and the County of El Paso. (Item 14)

On July 9, 2019 -  The Court authorized the County Judge to execute the Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Pellicano Widening Roadway project in the total amount of $10,388. (Item 3L)

On September 25, 2017 -  The Court authorized the County Judge to execute the Interlocal Agreement Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF) Project Development Agreement (design) for Pellicano Improvement Project between the County of El Paso and the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA). (Item 22)

On April 24, 2017 -  The Court approved the use of VRF savings ($3,000,000) for the Design of Pellicano Improvement Project. (Item 7)

On March 28, 2016 -  The Court approved and authorized the County Judge to sign the letter of concurrence to the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding the widening and reconstruction of Pellicano Drive (MPO Project ID: P410X-15A).

On December 15, 2014 -  The Court authorized the County Attorney’s office to prepare project development agreements with Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for the projects that will be funded through VRF and excess VRF funds. (Item 15)