HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2017-017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-017
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
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH NCTCOG
REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIAGENCY
COMMUNICATION, DATA, AND VIDEO SHARING ON A
REGIONAL NETWORK AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas (City) is operating and maintaining
intelligent transportation systems at our traffic signals on the State Highway System; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to share traffic signal and video data with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and other regional partners; 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, the sharing of communication and video data will facilitate earlier
detection and clearing of freeway incidents by TxDOT and City forces; and
WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) will
facilitate development of a regional network to facilitate the sharing of data; 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 is in the best
interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated herein above are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference 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 Memorandum of
Understanding with NCTCOG for the sharing on intelligent transportation data.
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 7th day of February, 2017.
APPROVED:
Willia D. Tate
Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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