HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3321-03-2006A Resolution
NO 3321 -03 -2006
AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF THE A PORTION OF THE 1100 BLOCK OF
NORTH COMMERCE STREET AT THE FORT WORTH AND WESTERN RAILROAD
CROSSING
WHEREAS, The City of Fort Worth desires to physically close the 1100 Block of North
Commerce Street in the North Fort Worth Addition, from a point 150 feet south of Northeast 11th Street
to a point 40 feet north of Northeast 10th Street being approximately 380 feet long, 75 feet wide and
containing 28,500 square feet, more or less,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the City of Fort Worth has reviewed this request and
recommends that the request be approved,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
That the existing street, a portion of the 1100 Block of North Commerce Street at the Fort Worth
& Western Railroad crossing (DOT No 672 932B railroad milepost 736 68), and as more specifically
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, be physically closed with a barricade,
with the City of Fort Worth to retain title to the public right -of way in said street, retaining any and all
easements for existing and prospective utilities, and retaining the right of access at all times for the
purpose of maintaining existing and prospective utility facilities located in the aforesaid portions of said
street.
The City reserves the right, at the sole discretion of the City Council, to reopen by resolution the
aforesaid street right -of way to public travel at any time by directing the removal of the aforesaid
barricade, reconstruction of the roadway and the installation of appropriate railroad traffic control
devices.
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City of Fort y Y;
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 3/21/2006 Resolution No 3321 -03 -2006
DATE Tuesday March 21 2006
LOG NAME 20FWWR COMMERCE REFERENCE NO * *G -15113
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution to Close a Portion of North Commerce Street to Remove the Railroad Crossing
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution closing a 75 -foot wide by 380 -foot
long portion of the 1100 block of North Commerce Street, between Northeast 10th Street and Northeast
11th Street, within the North Fort Worth Addition Fort Worth Texas. Actual physical closure is
recommended adjacent to both sides of the Fort Worth & Western Railroad company (FWWR) crossing
DISCUSSION
As a result of a February 2005 settlement between the City of Fort Worth and the FWWR, the City is
obligated to close two railroad crossings by March 31 2006 This FWWR railroad grade crossing on North
Commerce Street was evaluated by TPW for traffic access and for emergency vehicle access. TPW
recommended closing the road to promote safety by eliminating the railroad crossing
The request to close this portion of North Commerce Street was recommended for approval by the City
Plan Commission on February 22 2006 Reviewing City departments have no objection to this request.
This property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds at this time
TO Fund /Account/Centers
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head. Robert Goode (7804)
Additional Information Contact: Russ Wiles (7978)
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