HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19346-09-2010Ordinance No 19346-09-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE 2007 CRITICAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $150 000 00
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE INSTALLATION OF
BARRICADES AND OTHER SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PER CROSSING CLOSURE
AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD• PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PR10R
ORDINANCES REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 in the
Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the 2007
Critical Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $150 000 00 from available funds for the purpose of funding
the installation of barricades and other safety improvements per a Crossing Closure Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad to Close the Railroad Crossing to
Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 18809 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption
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ORDINANCE NO 19346-09-2010
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on''9/21/2010 -Ord. No. 19346.:-09-2010
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DATE Tuesday September 21 2010
LOG NAME 20RAMSEYCLOSURE
REFERENCE NO *`C-24459
SUBJECT
Authorize a Crossing Closure Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation and the Union
Pacific Railroad to Close the Ramsey Avenue Railroad Crossing under which TxDOT Will Reimburse the
City Up-to $150 000 00 for the Installation of Safety Improvements and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Crossing Closure Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) and the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) to close the Ramsey Avenue railroad
crossing to vehicular and pedestrian traffic under which TxDOT will reimburse the City up to $150 000 00
for the installation of barricades and other safety improvements in the area and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
.2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $150 000 00 from available funds
DISCUSSION
XTO Energy requested and received approval to vacate portions of Ramsey Avenue for a proposed gas
well site on February 23 2010 Ordinance No 19046-02 2010 As a result of this vacation the Union
Pacific Railroad crossing located in the 400 Block of Ramsey Avenue will be permanently closed to
vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Railroad Division designated this crossing to receive
lights and gates under its Federal Signal Program Section 130 Funds. Since the City has approved the
street vacation which closes the crossing to traffic, TxDOT will instead make $150 000 available to the city
for safety improvements to other railroad crossings in the area
The scope of work will include the installation of barricades at Ramsey Avenue concrete medians at the
Morningside Drive railroad crossing channelization devices at various crossings, and signs and pavement
markings to improve safety at various crossings.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 MAPSCO 77S [See attached map]
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated of the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund Transportation and Public Works
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Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due the City
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2) C295 451942 209750157130 $20,000.00
21 C295 511010 209750157130 $20,000.00
2) C295 451942 209750157180 $130,000.00
2) C295 511010 209750157180 $25,000.00
2) C295 511210 209750157180 5 000.00
21 C295 522030 209750157180 $50,000.00
C295 541200 209750157180 $50,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office by;
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (6122)
William Verkest (7801)
William Verkest (7801)
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