HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5908-02-2024A Resolution
NO. 5908-02-2024
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUTURE TEMPORARY CLOSURE IN
MID-2026 OR LATER OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE FROM ROCKWOOD PARK
DRIVE TO JACKSBORO HIGHWAY (SH 199) TO
ACCOMMODATE RECONSTRUCTION OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE AS
PART OF THE CENTRAL CITY FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is constructing the North
and South Bypass Channel segments of the Central City Flood Control Project within the City of
Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, the USACE has requested the City to provide assurance that University Drive from
Rockwood Park Drive to Jacksboro Highway (SH 199) (reference Attachment A) will be closed for
construction activities anticipated to start in mid-2026 or later and lasting approximately 18 months;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth controls its streets and roads within the city limits, one
of which is University Drive; and
WHEREAS, the City has processes and procedures for temporarily closing roads for
construction activities; and
WHEREAS, the City supports taking appropriate action when requested by USACE or its
contractor to close University Drive between Rockwood Park Drive and Jacksboro Highway (SH 199);
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, THAT:
The City Manager or his designee will, upon request by the United States Army Corps of
Engineers, or its contractor, take such action as is necessary and required under the City's policies and
procedures to temporarily close that portion of University Drive from Rockwood Park Drive to
Jacksboro Highway (SH 199) for construction activities anticipated to take place in mid-2026 or later.
Adopted this 271H day of February 2024.
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