HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4098-10-2012A Resolution
NO. 4098 -07 -2012
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF
CONTINUOUS LIGHTING SYSTEM ALONG IH 20/820 FROM HEMPHILL STREET TO
BRYANT IRVIN ROAD
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; and
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 IH 20/820
from Hemphill Street to Bryant Irvin Road; 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 a continuous roadway
lighting system along IH 20/820 from Hemphill Street to Bryant Irvin Road.
Adopted this loth day of July, 2012.
ATTEST:
By: -- - - - - - --
Mary J: Kayse Ci cretary
1
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/10/2012, - Resolution No. 4098 -07- 2012
DATE: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25694
LOG NAME: 20TS IH 20/820 FROM HEMPHILL TO BRYANT IRVIN
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for
Construction, Maintenance and Operation of a Continuous Lighting System Along IH 20/820 from Hemphill
Street to Bryant Irvin Road (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 6 and 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the execution of an
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for construction, maintenance and operation of a
continuous lighting system along IH 20/820 from Hemphill Street to Bryant Irvin Road.
DISCUSSION-
Under the terms of the Agreement, the Texas Department of Transportation (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 material 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 $10,000.00 in maintenance cost
beginning in Fiscal Year 2013.
This project is in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 6 and 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City
funds in Fiscal Year 2012 and funds will be included in the City Manager's Proposed Fiscal Year 2012-
2013 Budget in the General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account /Centers
RTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Fernando Costa (6122)
Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
Alonzo Linan (7861)
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