HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3612-04-2008Reso{ution
NO 3612-04-2008
WHEREAS, m order to provide a more adequate facility to the traveling public the
City has requested that the State provide continuous roadway lighting on certain state
roadways within the corporate limits of the Czty of Fort Worth
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) acting for and on
behalf of the Texas Transportation Commission, has agreed to construct continuous
roadway lighting on Business 287 (Rosedale Ave) from S Main St to S Riverside Dr as
part of the roadway widening project and
WHEREAS, TxDOT will submit plans for review of said continuous lighting
system for approval by the City of Fort Worth and
WHEREAS, TxDOT requests that the City of Fort Worth assume the maintenance
and operating cost of said lighting system once completed
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute an agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for the construction, maintenance and operation of the
continuous roadway lighting system along Business 287 (Rosedale Ave) from S Main St
to S Riverside Dr
Adopted this 8th day of April 2008
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 4/8/2008 Res No # 3612-04-2008
DATE Tuesday April 08 2008
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REFERENCE NO **C 22745
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation for Construction Maintenance and Operation of the Continuous Lighting System
Along Rosedale Avenue from South Main Street to South Riverside Drive
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the execution of an
agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for construction maintenance and
operation of the continuous lighting system along Rosedale Avenue from South Main Street to South
Riverside Drive
DISCUSSION
TxDOT has requested the City to enter into an agreement to operate and maintain the roadway lighting on
Rosedale Avenue from South Main Street to South Riverside Drive This section of Rosedale Avenue is
also known as Business 287
TxDOT will be installing roadway lighting along the median of Rosedale Ave from S Riverside Dr to the
South Freeway (IH-351/1n as part of the widening project currently under design Roadway lighting was
installed in the median from South Freeway to South Main Street as part of the first Rosedale Avenue
widening project.
The agreement provides that TxDOT will install the lighting as part of the roadway work and TxDOT will
legally still retain ownership of the lighting but that the City will operate and maintain the lighting The City
will be responsible for the cost of electricity as well as labor and material cost to maintain the roadway
lighting
The agreement will remain in effect for two years and will be automatically renewed for successive two-year
periods unless modified by mutual consent.
This agreement will add approximately 92 new street lights at an annual maintenance cost of $54 92 per
light to the operating budget for a total cost of $5 055 40 per year The estimated annual electric power
cost is $18 000
This affects COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 & 9
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds at this
time Maintenance and operation expenses will be budgeted in future years operating budgets.
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FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Fernando Costa (8476)
Originating Department Head. Greg Simmons (7862)
Additional Information Contact: Mark Mathis (7861)
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