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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5985-08-2024A Resolution NO.5985-08-2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE SAFETY LIGHTING SYSTEMS WITHIN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 30 (I11-30) FROM LINKCREST DRIVE TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 820 (IH-820). WHEREAS the City and the State (TxDOT) have a series of lighting maintenance agreements for locations throughout and within the city limits; and WHEREAS, TxDOT has requested the City to maintain and operate a safety lighting system at Interstate Highway 30 (IH-30) from Linkcrest Drive to Interstate Highway 820 (IH-820), within the City, and said lighting system, hereinafter referred to as the "lighting system," is to be financed and built by TxDOT; and WHEREAS, the Executive Director, acting for and on behalf of the Texas Transportation Commission, has made it known to the City that TxDOT will construct said highway lighting system, conditioned that the City will maintain and operate said lighting system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT: That the City Manager, or his/her duly designated assistant city managers, is authorized to execute an Agreement for Maintenance and Operation of the Safety Lighting System at Interstate Highway 30 (IH-30) from Linkcrest Drive to Interstate Highway 820 (I11-820). Adopted this 13'h day of August, 2024. ATTEST: By: Jannette S. GoodaIl, City Secretary agog — ETW..� e, 7 ) t 2 F i • _ "+� 1� raa���1� _ Sa# 4 _ l k.if ! E.C�_ i " `. ..yl�•�I 9r 4 e _ f•n 1. fj Y{ r y, } 1 e r cC jL00 !� LU \') R r V ally ht' [Ili LU ilk O [/�/J IZ LL yy@@ 6 J! j l Y O OHis f+�6 G✓k ` 3 i �j�°� P xv- 1 It sit!_J_ is a e' City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 08/13/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0643 LOG NAME: 201H-30 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT SUBJECT (CD 3 and CD 7) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Safety Lighting Systems at Interstate Highway 30 from Linkcrest Drive to Interstate Highway 820 with Texas Department of Transportation RECO MENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of an agreement for construction, maintenance, and operation of the safety lighting systems at Interstate Highway 30 from Linkcrest Drive to Interstate Highway 820 with Texas Department of Transportation. DISCUSSION: The City of Fort Worth has requested the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to contribute financial aid in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the safety lighting systems within Interstate Highway 30 from Linkcrest Drive to Interstate Highway 820. TxDOT has agreed to construct the safety lighting system at its cost with the City assuming maintenance and operational obligations. Increases in maintenance costs are negligible as this is new equipment and is not expected to malfunction over the initial lifecycle. With the design work being complete, TxDOT has reached out to the City to maintain the street illumination. Staff agrees that the division of the safety lighting system construction, maintenance, and operation responsibilities are fair and equitable. A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Texas Department of Transportation FISCAL INFORMATION l CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds. Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jesica McEachem 5804 originating Business Unit Head: Lauren Prieur 6035 Martin Phillips 7861 Additional Information Contact: Clint Hoover 6573 Shammi Rahman 8771