HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3464-03-2007A Resolution
NO 3464-03-2007
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXCHANGE OF 125,174 SQUARE FEET OF
PROPERTY AT DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR 125,174
SQUARE FEET OF THE STATE OF TEXAS PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED CONVEYING 125,174 SQUARE FEET TO THE STATE,
AND APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE APPROPRIATE DEED FROM THE STATE
CONVEYING 125,174 SQUARE FEET TO THE CITIES OF FORT WORTH AND DALLAS
WHEREAS, on February 3 2005 the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board (Airport Board)
approved resolution No 2005-02-059 requesting that the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas (1) approve an
exchange of 125 174 square feet of land for 125 174 square feet (2.8736 acres) of land between the State
of Texas and the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas for the benefit of Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport (Airport), (2) approve and execute the appropriate deed conveying 125 174 square feet (2.8736
acres) of Airport property to the State of Texas, and (3) approve and accept the appropriate deed from
the State of Texas conveying 125 174 square feet of State property to the Cities for the benefit of the
Airport, as more particularly described m Exhibit A and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) desires to acquire approximately
125 174 square feet (2.8736 acres) of Airport land to improve of the north access road of State Highway
183 between State Highway 183 and Valley View Road, and
WHEREAS in exchange for the aforementioned land, the State of Texas will convey approximately
125 174 square feet (2.8736 acres) of land to the Cities of Fort Worth: and Dallas for the benefit of the
Airport; and
WHEREAS, the exchange of land will allow TxDOT to prove additional right of way to improve the
safety of citizens utilizing the roadway system, and
WHEREAS, the 1968 Contract and Agreement between the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas require that
all conveyances and all acquisitions of interests m real property at Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport be authorized and executed by the respective cities, and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH THAT
Section 1. The City Council approves of the exchange of State of Texas property contaimng
approximately 125 174 square feet (2.8736 acres) of land for Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport property contaimng approximately 125 174 square feet (2.8736 acres) of land to improve
State Highway 183
Resolution No 3464-03 2007
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the appropriate deed to convey 125 174 square
feet (2.8736 acres) of land to the State of Texas.
Section 3. The City Council approves and accepts the appropriate deed from the State of
Texas conveying the 125 174 square feet of State Property to the Cities of Fort
Worth and Dallas for the benefit of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 3/20/2007 Resolution No 3464-03-2007
DATE Tuesday March 20 2007
LOG NAME 12DFWHWY183 REFERENCE NO **G 15633
SUBJECT
Adoption of a Resolution Approving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution 2005-
02-059 Approving the Exchange of 125 174 square Feet of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Property for 125 174 Square Feet of State of Texas Property and Approving the Execution of the
Conveyance of a Deed to the State of Texas for 125 174 Square Feet of Land and Accept the
Conveyance of a Deed from the State of Texas for 125 174 Square Feet of Land
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution which
1 Approves Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board (Airport Board) Resolution No 2005-02-059
approving the exchange of 125 174 square feet of land of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport property
for 125 174 square feet of property of the State of Texas,
2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed to convey approximately 125 174 square
feet to the State of Texas to improve the north access road of State Highway 183 and
3 Approve and accept the appropriate deed from the State of Texas conveying 125 174 square feet of state
property to the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas for the benefit of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
(Airport)
DISCUSSION
At its meeting on February 3 2005 the Airport Board approved the exchange of 125 174 square feet of
Airport property for 125 174 square feet of State of Texas property and requested the city councils of the
Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas approve and execute the appropriate deed conveying 125 174 square feet
to the State and approve and accept the conveyance from the State of 125 174 square feet of land Both
state law and the 1968 Contract and Agreement between the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas require that all
conveyances and all acquisitions of interests in real property at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport be
approved by the Councils of both cities.
The Texas Department of Transportation desires to acquire approximately 125 174 square feet (2.8736
acres) of land to improve the north access road of State Highway 183 between Valley View Road and
International Parkway In exchange for this right-of-way the State of Texas will convey approximately
125 174 square feet (2 8736 acres) to the Airport and the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas
The additional right of way required by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will provide
sufficient land to improve safety for citizens utilizing the access roadway system Presently the road is not
sufficient to meet present day traffic demands
This exchange of land is exempt from public notice and bidding requirements of Local Government Code
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Section 272.001(a) The State of Texas will stake the new property lines as a result of the exchange and
the Airport will retain the perimeter fence and relocate the same to the new property lines.
The Airport will receive fair market value for the required right of way as a result of the exchange This
action has been submitted for Airport Board and both City Councils approval in advance of the receipt of
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of the land exchange The completion of the transfer of
property to TxDOT will not occur until such time as formal request has been sent, reviewed and approved
by the FAA.
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. Marc Ott (6122)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Melinda Ramos (7631)
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