HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3327-03-2006A Resolution
NO 3327-03-2006
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO
REMOVE BELKNAP AND WEATHERFORD STREETS BETWEEN HENDERSON AND
GROVE STREETS FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the one-way pair of Belknap and Weatherford streets from Henderson street to IH
35W are currently on the State Highway System as Spur 347 and
WHEREAS, the Crty of Fort Worth intends to coordinate with Tarrant County Community
College for the College s construction of a bridge on Belknap Street between Commerce and Calhoun
Streets, m conjunction with their planned Trinity Uptown campus, and
WHEREAS, this construction would be expedited by removing the westerly segments of
Belknap and Weatherford Streets from the State Highway System,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Requests the Texas Transportation Commission to remove Belknap and Weatherford Streets between
Henderson and Grove Streets from the State Highway System.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Crty Council of the Crty of Fort Worth, Texas on this the
28t" day of March, 2006
APPPQVED
CITY CCUI~CIL
MAR 2 ~ 2006
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City Secretary of Ohs
City of Fort Worth,'Texas
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION
Approved on 3/28/2006
DATE Tuesday March 28 2006
LOG NAME 20BELKNAP
REFERENCE NO **G-15133
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Requesting the Texas Transportation Commission to Remove Belknap and
Weatherford Streets between Henderson and Grove Streets from the State Highway System
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution requesting the Texas
Transportation Commission to remove Belknap and Weatherford Streets between Henderson and Grove
Streets from the State Highway System.
DISCUSSION
The one-way pair of Belknap and Weatherford Streets is currently on the State Highway System as Spur
347 Tarrant County Community College as part of their planned Trinity Uptown Campus is proposing to
build a bridge on Belknap Street between Commerce and Calhoun Streets to allow a pedestrian way and
new buildings to be constructed under Belknap The removal of the portion of Belknap Street from the
State Highway System would significantly expedite the College s schedule for this project, because it would
allow the college to coordinate directly and solely with the City for the construction on the Belknap right-of-
way
The City already provides all maintenance on Weatherford and Belknap Streets west of the BNSF Railroad
bridges Therefore the removal of the subject segments from the State Highway System would not add to
the City's costs
Belknap and Weatherford streets between Grove and Henderson streets is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT
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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 Citx Manager's Office by_ Marc Ott (6122)
Originating Department Head. Robert Goode (7801)
Additional Information Contact: Tom Leuschen (2442)
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Resolution No. 3327-03-2006
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