HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3724-04-2009A Resolution
NO 3724-04-2009
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
REVIEW OF THE SCHEMATIC FOR THE PROPOSED FREEWAY ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS TO MERCANTILE CENTER. MODIFICATION OF INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY 35W SCHEMATIC BETWEEN MEACHAM BOULEVARD AND THE FORT
WORTH AND WESTERN RAILROAD TRACKS TO PROVIDE FREEWAY ACCESS WITH
THE ADDITION OF A SOUTHBOUND EXIT RAMP TO FRONTAGE ROAD AND PROFILE
CHANGES TO MAINLANES
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission authorized the State to undertake and
complete highway improvement generally described as Interstate Highway 35W from Interstate
Highway 20 to Spur 820 bypassing Minute Orders 108465 and 108653 and
WHEREAS, the Crty of Fort Worth desires to enter into a Local Project Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the review of the schematic for the
proposed freeway access improvements to Mercantile Center Modification of Interstate Highway 35W
schematic between Meacham Boulevard and the Fort Worth and Western Railroad Tracks to provide
freeway access with the addition of a southbound exit ramp to frontage road and profile changes to main
lanes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT
The City Manager or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a Local Project Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the review of the schematic for the
proposed freeway access improvements to Mercantile Center Modification of Interstate Highway 35W
schematic between Meacham Boulevard and the Fort Worth and Western Railroad tracks to provide
freeway access with the addition of a southbound exit ramp to frontage road and profile changes to main
lanes.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, on this the
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: ,Approved on 4/21/2009 -Res. No: 3724-04-2009
DATE Tuesday April 21 2009 REFERENCE NO *C-23456
LOG NAME 20MERCANTILE CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
SUBJECT
Authorize an Advanced Funding Agreement with Mercantile Partners Inc. in the Amount of $20 000 00
and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of $20 000 00 for Review of Schematic Design Plans
for Proposed Freeway Access Improvements to Mercantile Center
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement with Mercantile Partners Inc.
in the Amount of $20 000 00 and
2 Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Local Project Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $20 000 00 for the Texas
Department of Transportation's review of Schematic Design Plans of the proposed freeway access
improvements to Mercantile Center
DISCUSSION
A developer Mercantile Partners, Inc. is preparing Schematic Design Plans for a southbound exit ramp
along Interstate Highway 35W The proposed improvements include the modification of the Interstate
Highway 35W schematic between Meacham Boulevard and the Fort Worth and Western Railroad tracks
to provide freeway access with the addition of a southbound exit ramp to frontage road and profile
changes to main lanes
Mercantile Partners Inc. has requested that the City submit the plans to the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) for review The Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order Nos 108465 and
108653 authorizes TxDOT to review Schematic Design Plans and to prepare a Local Project Advance
Funding Agreement with the City in the amount of $20 000 00 for review of the plans.
City staff prepared an Advance Funding Agreement with Mercantile Partners Inc. in the amount of
$20 000 00 for reimbursement to the City for costs incurred under its Agreement with TxDOT The
Transportation and Public Works Department will be responsible for the collection of these funds
Upon completion of this preliminary review TxDOT will schedule public meetings and outreach if the
project is feasible
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
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The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated of the General Fund The Transportation and Public Works Department is
responsible for collection and deposit of funds due to the City
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 488100 0203002
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv.
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
FROM FundlAccount/Centers
$20,000.00 3) GG01 539120 0203002
Fernando Costa (6122)
William Verkest (7801)
Jim Walker (8009)
$20,000.00
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