HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3685-12-2008A Resolution
NO 3685-12 2008
ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE JURISDICTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF US 180 BETWEEN JONES AND LAMAR STREETS
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has asked to acquire the jurisdiction operation
and maintenance of US 180 (Lancaster Avenue) from Jones Street to Lamar Street to the
City of Fort Worth and
WHEREAS the above change will not affect the circulation of traffic and
WHEREAS the above change will allow the City greater control over determining
the operation and level of maintenance the City wants to provide since this arterial serves
as the City s gateway to the Downtown area
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Accepts responsibility for the ~urisdictton operation and maintenance of US 180 between
Jones Street and Lamar Street a distance of approximately 0 5 mile which is to be
removed from the State Highway System
Adopted this 2nd day of December 2008
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 12/2/2008 Res No 3685-12 2008
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DATE Tuesday December 02 2008
LOG NAME 2020LANCASTER REFERENCE NO G-16372
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Accepting Responsibility for the Jurisdiction Operation and Maintenance of
Lancaster Avenue between Jones Street and Lamar Street
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting responsibility for the
jurisdiction operation and maintenance of Lancaster Avenue between Jones Street and Lamar Street.
DISCUSSION
The removal of Lancaster Avenue from the State Highway system will give the City greater control over the
operational characteristics of Lancaster Avenue (e g ingress and egress) and the level of maintenance for
this valuable gateway corridor to the Downtown area It also opens up opportunities for the City to
determine feasibility of economic development.
Removal of Lancaster Avenue from the State system will be acted upon by the Texas Transportation
Commission via a Minute Order removing the designated portion of roadway from the State Highway
system The estimated maintenance cost for assuming responsibility of Lancaster Avenue between Jones
Street and Lamar Street is approximately $145 000 per year This maintenance cost includes signals signs,
pavement markings street lights drainage and pavement maintenance and replacement.
This portion of Lancaster Avenus is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services 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 bv: Fernando Costa (8476)
Originating Department Head. Greg Simmons (7862)
Additional Information Contact: Randy Burkett (8712)
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