The Allen City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to sign a standard agreement with Central North Construction, LLC. The contract covers construction of the TxDOT Green Ribbon U.S. 75 Enhanced Landscaping Project at a total cost of $889,773.60.
Quincy Vargas
August 19, 20261 min read
The Allen City Council will address a contract proposal during its regular meeting on August 25, 2026.
The item concerns the TxDOT Green Ribbon U.S. 75 Enhanced Landscaping Project.
The agenda authorizes the city manager to execute a Standard Form of Agreement with Central North Construction, LLC.
The contract covers the construction phase for the designated highway landscaping initiative. The total cost is $889,773.60.
Council members will vote on the authorization during the scheduled session.
Approval would permit the city manager to finalize the agreement and proceed with the contractor.
City Council Regular Meeting (2026-08-25). Retrieved from https://horizon.agendalink.app/agenda/6a3e990b362a43c471f05fd9
Quincy Vargas
Quincy Vargas writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Allen.
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