HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2013-053RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A NATIONAL HIGHWAY
SYSTEM AGREEMENT FOR STATE - CONTRACTED TRAFFIC
SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the State owns and maintains a system of highways and roadways,
including State Highway 121, located within the boundaries of the City of Grapevine,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, the State is preparing to construct roadway improvements to State
Highway 121 including traffic signal improvements at the intersections of State Highway
121 at Grapevine Mills Boulevard /Sandy Lake Road and at Freeport Parkway, called
the "Project "; and
WHEREAS, the City and State wish to cooperate in the construction of this
Project; and
WHEREAS, the City maintains the traffic signals at the intersections of State
Highway 121 at Grapevine Mills Boulevard /Sandy Lake Road and at Freeport Parkway;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires that traffic signal equipment be installed with the
Project that is compatible with existing City equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City has proposed to furnish traffic signal equipment for the
State's contractor to install at the two intersections with the State reimbursing the City
for the cost of the equipment provided; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City and the State for the City to assist
the State by furnishing traffic signal equipment on the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this Resolution to be in the
best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein for all purposes.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, hereby
authorizes and approves entering into this National Highway System Agreement for
State-Contracted Traffic Signal Construction with the Texas Department of
Transportation.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effect from and after its passing.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, on the 21st day of May, 2013.
FAI N
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Jo Brown
Civse-cretary
John F. Boyle, Jr.1'
City Attorney
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