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
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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