HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3645-08-2008A RESOLUTION
N0.3645-08-2008
CLOSING PORTIONS OF VERA CRUZ STREET AND SCHADT STREET FOR
THE LEBOW CHANNEL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO
ALLEVIATE FLOODING IN NEIGHBORHOODS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department has requested
that the City Council approve the permanent closing of a portion of Vera Cruz Street from the eastern nght
of way of the alley between Schadt Street and Hardy Street, east through the western right-of way of the
alley between Weber Street and Lulu Street; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department has requested
that the City Council approve the permanent closing of a portion of Schadt Street from Vera Cruz Street
north to its dead-end (northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 2)• and
WHEREAS, these street closures are required for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvement
Project which will alleviate flooding m a multitude of neighborhoods on the north side of the Crty• and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission reviewed the request on June 25 2005 and recommends that
the request be approved, and
WHEREAS, the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals reviewed the request on
July 10 2008, and granted approval of the request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS.
That portions of Vera Cruz Street and Schadt Street as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein, be permanently closed, with the City to retain title to the public nght-of way in said
street, retaining any and all easements for existing and prospective utilities, and retauung the nght of access
at all times for the purpose of maintaining existing and prospective utility facilities and for emergency
access.
In addition, the City reserves the nght, at the sole discretion of the City Council, to reopen by
resolution the aforesaid streets and alleys at any time by directing the removal of any barncade or other
means'of closure: ~~~-~-~
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~~ ADOPTED this}12:th day of Au ust, 2008. CITY CQUNCII.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 8/12/2008 Res. No 3645-08-2008
DATE Tuesday August 12 2008
LOG NAME 06VA-08-018 REFERENCE NO PZ 2796
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution to Close Portions of Vera Cruz Street and Schadt Street for the Lebow Channel
Drainage Project Southwest of the Intersection of Long Avenue and Schwartz Avenue (DOE No
4623 Project No 00084)
RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the permanent closure of
Vera Cruz Street from the eastern right-of-way of the alley (northwest corner of Lot 12 Block 4) between
Schadt Street and Hardy Street, east through the western right-of-way of the alley (northeast corner of Lot
1 Block 19) between Weber Street and Lulu Street, as shown on the attached exhibit and portions of
Schadt Street from Vera Cruz Street (southwest corner of Lot 6 Block 2) north to its dead-end (northwest
corner of Lot 2, Block 2) as shown on the attached exhibit.
DISCUSSION
The 2004 Capital Improvement Program allocates funds for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvement
Project to alleviate flooding in multiple neighborhoods on the north side of Fort Worth
Vera Cruz Street and Schadt Street are both subject to dangerous flooding during major storms. The
Transportation and Public Works Department recommends permanent closure of both streets immediately
The City has acquired all residential properties accessed by the proposed street closures and the
residential owners have relocated The dead-end segment of Schadt Street north of Vera Cruz Street once
was but is no longer used as a secondary access route for commercial property
The City Plan Commission recommended approval of the request at its meeting on June 25 2008 On July
10 2008 the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals granted approval of the request as well
This request is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by, Fernando Costa (6140)
Originating Department Head. Susan Alanis (8042)
Additional Information Contact: Alex Parks (2638)
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