HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3323-03-2006A Resolution
NO. 3323-03-2006
AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF OLD GREENBELT ROAD AT THE TRINITY
RAILWAY EXPRESS RAILROAD CROSSING
WHEREAS, The City of Fort Worth desires to physically close a portion of the old Greenbelt
Road, from a point at the intersection of the west right-of way line of the old Greenbelt Road, and the
south right-of way line of the Trinity Railway Express, approximately 110 feet wide and 160 feet long,
containing 17 600 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 old Greenbelt Road at the Trinity Railway Express
railroad crossing (DOT No 598 355E, railroad milepost 623.37), and as more specifically described m
Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, be physically closed with a barricade, with the
Crty of Fort Worth to retain title to the public right-of way m said street, retammg any and all easements
for existing and prospective utilities, and retammg the right of access at all times for the purpose of
maintaining existing and prospective utility facilities located m the aforesaid portions of said street.
The Crty 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
barncade, reconstruction of the roadway and the installation of appropriate railroad traffic control
devices.
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ADOPTED this 21 %~day of March , 2006
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Resolution No 3323-0'3-2006 Exhibit ~~A~~
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City of Fort Worth
TPW
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 3/21/2006 Resolution No 3323-03-2006
DATE Tuesday March 21 2006
LOG NAME. 20TRE GREENBELT REFERENCE NO **G-15115
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution to Close a Portion of Old Greenbelt Road to Remove the Trinity Railway
Express Railroad Crossing
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution closing a 110-foot wide by 160-foot
long portion of the old Greenbelt Road from a point at the intersection of the west right-of-way line of the old
Greenbelt Road and the south right-of-way line of the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Fort Worth
Texas. Actual physical closure is recommended adjacent to both sides of the Trinity Railway Express
crossing
DISCUSSION
This THE railroad grade crossing on old Greenbelt Road 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 old Greenbelt Road 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 5
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds at this time
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for. City Manager's Office by. Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head. Robert Goode (7804)
Additional Information Contact: Russ Wles (7978)
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