HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - TXDOT AgreementMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER �Z
MEETING DATE: JULY 19, 2016
SUBJECT: TxDOT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE REIMBURSEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council consider approving a resolution, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
Reimbursement Agreement with TxDOT for the operation and maintenance of traffic
signals along TxDOT Controlled Access Facilities.
BACKGROUND:
City Staff approached TxDOT for the reimbursement of operating costs associated with
the maintenance of traffic signals along freeway interchanges. Public Works staff operates
and maintains four warning flashers and traffic signals at 18 interchanges along FM2499,
SH114, SH121, and SH360 for TxDOT.
TxDOT will reimburse the City of Grapevine the estimated annual cost of operation and
maintenance of the 21 traffic signals ($65,515.76).
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) FOR THE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY ALONG FREEWAY
FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is operating and maintaining traffic
signals along roadways on the State Highway System; and
WHEREAS, motorist delay and congestion on our regional / local thoroughfare
network are expected to double in the next 25 years; and
WHEREAS, the efficient operation and maintenance of traffic signals is an
important strategy in reducing motorist delay and congestion; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT will reimburse the City $65,515.76 annually for operating and
maintaining traffic signals along roadways on the State Highway System; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; 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 of this resolution are true and
correct and are hereby incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied in their
entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas authorizes the
City Manager or the City Manager's designee to execute a reimbursement agreement
with the TxDOT for the operation and maintenance of traffic signals along FM 2499, State
Highway 114, State Highway 121, and State Highway 360.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 19th day of July, 2016.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2