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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3908-07-2010Resolution NO 3908-07 2010 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 1) ADD PORTIONS OF 4T" 5T" AND EAST ROSEDALE STREETS TO THE U S. HIGHWAY 287 (BUSINESS ROUTE) DESIGNATION 2) REMOVE PORTIONS OF SOUTH MAIN HOUSTON COMMERCE AND WEST ROSEDALE STREETS FROM THE U.S HIGHWAY 287 (BUSINESS ROUTE) DESIGNATION AND 3) UPON COMPLETION OF RECONSTRUCTION OF EAST ROSEDALE STREET TO 6- LANES, REMOVE FROM THE U S HIGHWAY 287 (BUSINESS ROUTE) DESIGNATION WHEREAS, a portion of South Main Street is currently designated as U S Highway 287 (Business Route) which also includes Rosedale Street from South Main Street to Riverside Drive and WHEREAS, one of the City's primary economic and community development goals is to entice private redevelopment efforts through the creation of vibrant mixed-use growth centers and urban villages within which context-sensitive streets serve not only as vehicle thoroughfares but also as vibrant and appealing public spaces that promote sustainable pedestrian-oriented development; and WHEREAS, South Main Street's current condition is characterized by narrow sidewalks and a lack of roadside elements such as street trees pedestrian lights, and on-street parking that fails to complement and promote these private redevelopment efforts, and WHEREAS, the City Council designated South Main Urban Village as a target redevelopment area through the City's Urban Village Development Program in 2005 and adopted the South Main Urban Village Master Plan in December 2007 and WHEREAS, the South Main Urban Village Master Plan recommends context-sensitive street improvements to South Main Street as a primary catalyst for the village's revitalization and WHEREAS, the Evans and Rosedale Urban Village Master Plan Evans and Rosedale Area Design Standards and Guidelines, and Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines all recommend context-sensitive street improvements to Rosedale Street as a revitalization catalyst for the Evans and Rosedale area and the Near Southside and WHEREAS, these improvements would include the widening of sidewalks the installation of roadside trees and pedestrian lights on-street parking spaces, and curb extensions or 'bulb-outs" at intersections and WHEREAS, to accelerate the revitalization of the South Main Urban Village the City is willing to assume responsibilities related to South Main Street's maintenance and improvement as soon as such an agreement is executed and WHEREAS, to allow for the removal of South Main Street and Rosedale Street from the highway system and to facilitate future context-sensitive improvements to South Main Street and Rosedale Street that would normally not be permitted on a designated highway the City has already worked with TxDOT to reach agreement on an alternate alignment for U S Highway 287 (Business Route) and ORT WORT T RESOLUTION NO 3908-07 2010 WHEREAS the City's Traffic Engineer has determined that these modifications in addition to fostering redevelopment, would improve mobility and accessibility by creating a street that better serves all users (pedestrians bicyclists transit vehicles and automobiles) without causing undue traffic congestion and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No 3361-06-2006 requesting the Texas Transportation Commission to remove East Rosedale Street between IH 35W and Riverside Drive from the U S Highway System NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH THAT 1) The City of Fort Worth requests action by the Texas Transportation Commission and Texas Department of Transportation to a Add to On-System U S Highway 287 Business Route 1) 4th Street between Commerce Street and Grove Street, 2) 5t" Street between Houston Street and Grove Street, and 3) East Rosedale Street between US 287 and Riverside Drive at the earliest possible date and b Remove from On-System U S Highway 287 Business Route 1) Houston Street between 5th Street and Lancaster Avenue 2) Commerce Street between 4th Street and Lancaster Avenue 3) South Main Street between Lancaster Avenue and West Rosedale Street, and 4) West Rosedale Street between South Main Street and I H 35W at the earliest possible date and c. Reaffirm the Removal of East Rosedale Street between I H 35W and Riverside Drive from On-System U S Highway 287 Business Route as requested under 2006 City Council Resolution No 3361-06-2006 effective upon completion of the project; and 2) Execute agreements to complete these actions at the earliest date to allow redevelopment progress in South Main Urban Village to continue without delay AND IT IS SO RESOLVED Adopted this 27th day of~,July 2010 APPROVED can couNC~~ ATTE ~. ~ .,.r~ ~ B ~`~ V~ y~~µ~: Marty Hie dr;ix Cit ~` ~ ~^~ ~~ ~r~P^r f oR'rVV~olt`rt~ JUL 2 7 2010 ~ , c City Secretary of the City of Fort Wotth, Texas °~° MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION MAP RESOLUTION NO. 3908-07-2010 2 0 SOUTH MAIN S T R E E T ~ ~ ; ~. ~~ . '' L ~, . , ... ~~,`~ ~ ~ c ~ ` 2010 RESOLUTION ,,~ ~0 ~ STREETS TO TAKE ~ ~' a ,~ ~~ ~p ~fi ~ SON SYSTEM wm p d ~ ~ ~ f ..1.~ ~i Vi'i`. a~:_ o ,~ ~ _ _ ~_ - __~ ..~ '~`. ~ ..~ „t ~- ~ _ ,, - ..._ . 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CONTINUED FROM A PREVIOUS WEEK DATE Tuesday June 08 2010 REFERENCE NO G-16946 LOG NAME 20RESOLUTION SOUTH MAIN STREET AND ROSEDALE STREET SUBJECT Adopt a Resolution Requesting the Texas Transportation Commission to Add Portions of Fourth Fifth and Rosedale Streets to the U S Highway Business Route System and to Remove Portions of Houston Commerce South Main and West Rosedale Streets from the U S Highway Business Route System (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution requesting the Texas Transportation Commission to 1 Add to the U S Highway Business Route System . Fourth Street between Commerce Street and Grove Street; . Fifth Street between Houston Street and Grove Street; . Rosedale Street between U S Highway 287 and Riverside Drive 2 Remove from the U S Highway Business Route System . Commerce Street between Fourth Street and Lancaster Avenue . Houston Street between Fifth Street and Lancaster Avenue . South Main Street between Lancaster Avenue and West Rosedale Street; and . West Rosedale Street between South Main Street and Interstate Highway 35W DISCUSSION October 16 2009 a letter from the City of Fort Worth was sent to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Fort Worth District office requesting the removal of South Main Street between downtown and Rosedale Street from the U S Highway 287 Business Route System TXDOT staff reviewed the request and recommended City Council adopt a Resolution for approval and also include reaffirming of Resolution No 3361-06-2006 associated with East Rosedale Street. While the removal request of South Main and West Rosedale Streets from the U S Highway System is being processed by TXDOT City staff is requesting to be allowed to design and construct pedestrian enhancements and implement context sensitive improvements for the area that fits the physical setting and still preserves the scenic, historic and environmental resources This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9 Logname: 20RESOLUTION SOUTH MAIN STREET AND ROSEDALE STREET Page 1 of 2 FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City Funds FUND CENTERS TO FundlAccount/Centers CERTIFICATIONS Submitted for City Manager's Office bv. Originating Department Head. Additional Information Contact: FROM Fund/Account/Centers Fernando Costa (6122) William Verkest (7801) Jim Walker (8009) Logname• 20RESOLUTION SOUTH MAIN STREET AND ROSEDALE STREET Page 2 of 2