HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0035) VA-19-014 Peach 1st Live Oak Hays closure revs.PDFA Resolution
NO.
AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF EAST 1st STREET AND PEACH
STREET AT UNION PACIFIC CROSSINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department, has requested
that the City Council approve the closing of portions of East 1st Street and Peach Street located in the R.
Briggs Survey, Abstract No. 116, containing collectively 18,804 square feet, and
WHEREAS, this street closure is required to permit the closure of two railroad crossings to
enhance public safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Plan Commission reviewed the request on August 28, 2019, and recommends
that the request be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. That a portion of Peach Street, lying at the intersection of said streets, situated in the R. Briggs
Survey, Abstract No. 116, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and containing
approximately 10,139 square feet of land more or less, and as more specifically described in
Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference be physically closed
with appropriate end -of -road treatment.
2. That a portion of East 1st Street, lying at the intersection of said streets, situated in the R. Briggs
Survey, Abstract No. 116, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and containing
approximately 8,665 square feet of land more or less, and as more specifically described in
Exhibits "C" and "D" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference be physically closed
with appropriate end -of -road treatment.
3. That access into the closed streets shall be allowed for maintenance of water, sewer, electric,
cable, and telephone utility facilities, unless other satisfactory arrangements are made, including
relocation at the applicant's expense.
4. That the rights -of -way be physically closed with an acceptable barricade or other satisfactory
arrangements approved by the City of Fort Worth Department of Transportation and Public
Works.
The City shall retain title to the public right-of-way in said streets and 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 and for emergency access:
In addition, the City reserves the right, at the sole discretion of the City Council, to reopen by
resolution the aforesaid streets and alleys at any time by directing the removal of any barricade or other
means of closure.
Adopted this day of 2020
ATTEST:
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Mary Kayser, City Secretary