HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4081-04-2012Resolution
NO. 4081 -04 -2012
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF
CONTINUOUS LIGHTING SYSTEM ALONG STATE HIGHWAY SPUR 347
(WEATHERFORD ST.) BRIDGE OVER THE O -K -T BR & UP RAILROAD.
WHEREAS, in order to provide a more adequate facility to the traveling public, the
City has requested that the State provide continuous roadway lighting on certain state
roadways within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Worth;
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), acting for and on
behalf of the Texas Transportation Commission, has agreed to construct continuous
roadway lighting on State Highway Spur 347 (Weatherford St) Bridge over the O -K -T BR
& UP Railroad; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT will submit plans for review of said continuous lighting
system for approval by the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT requests that the City of Fort Worth assume the maintenance
and operating cost of said lighting system once completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute an agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for the construction, maintenance and operation of the
continuous roadway lighting system along State Highway Spur 347 (Weatherford St)
Bridge over the O -K -T BR & UP Railroad.
Adopted this 17th day of April 2012.
ATTEST:
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Mary J. K er, City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL'' ACTION: Approved on 4/1712012 Resolution Nos. 4081 -04 -2012 &X4082 -04 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25559
LOG NAME: 20TS SH183 AND SPUR 347 STREET LIGHTS
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Execution of Agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation for
Construction, Maintenance and Operation of Continuous Lighting System Along N.E. 28th Street (State
Highway 183) from Commerce Street to Nichols Street and Along the Weatherford Street Bridge (State
Highway Spur 347) Over the Union Pacific Railroad (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolutions authorizing the execution of
separate Agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation for construction, maintenance and
operation of continuous lighting system along N. E. 28th Street (State Highway 183) from Commerce
Street to Nichols Street and along the Weatherford Street bridge (State Highway Spur 347) over the Union
Pacific Railroad, with two annual renewals subject to appropriation by the City Council for each fiscal year
in which a renewal term occurs.
DISCUSSION:
Under the terms of the Agreements, TxDOT will provide the lighting infrastructure as part of the roadway
work and retain ownership of the lighting while the City will operate and maintain the lighting. The City will
be responsible for the annual cost of electricity, as well as labor and materials costs for upkeep of the
lighting.
The Agreement will remain in effect for two years and will be automatically renewed for successive two
year periods unless modified by mutual consent or funds are not appropriated for each renewal period.
This Agreement will impact the Department's annual budget by adding $9,400.00 in maintenance cost
beginning in Fiscal Year 2013.
This project is in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 4.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City
funds in Fiscal Year 2012.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Fernando Costa (6122)
Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
George Behmanesh (7914)
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