HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-1402 01-22-2013 RESOLUTION NO. 13-1402
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE TO SB 1420
COMMITTEE FOR SH 183 MANAGED LANES PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is engaged in
project development activities associated with the planned redevelopment of SH 183,
comprised of improvements to all or part of SH 183 from SH 121 to IH 35E and any
additional facilities necessary for connectivity and financing purposes in Dallas and
Tarrant Counties (the SH 183 Managed Lanes Project);
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission, on January 31, 2013, is
expected to authorize TxDOT to issue a request for qualifications to develop, design,
construct, finance, maintain, and operate all or any portion of the SH 183 Managed
Lanes Project;
WHEREAS, TxDOT and local stakeholders, including City of Euless, are
currently analyzing options for the financing and delivery of the SH 183 Managed Lanes
Project;
WHEREAS, for proposed TxDOT toll projects in which a private entity has a
financial interest in the project's performance, Transportation Code Section 228.013 and
TxDOT rules implementing that section require formation of a committee (SB 1420
Committee) comprised of representatives from TxDOT, the local toll project entity for the
area in which the project is located, the metropolitan planning organization, and each
municipality or county that has either provided revenue or right-of-way as described in
the statute and rules, or has submitted to TxDOT an order or resolution adopted by the
city council or county commissioners court committing local funds or property to the
project;
WHEREAS, City of Euless is providing for an investment of right-of-way valued in
the amount of $309,499 for the SH 183 Managed Lanes Project, and is therefore
authorized to participate as a member of the SB 1420 Committee for the project;
WHEREAS, Section 228.013 and the TxDOT rules implementing that section
provide that, for a project described therein, the distribution of financial risk, method of
financing, and the tolling structure and methodology must be determined by the SB
1420 Committee for that project;
WHEREAS, the SB 1420 Committee for the SH 183 Managed Lanes Project will
be comprised of representatives from TxDOT, the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG), the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), and each city or
county that provides funding or right-of-way for the project, or has submitted to TxDOT
an order or resolution adopted by the city council or county commissioners court
committing local funds or property to the project, including City of Euless;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EULESS,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
THAT the City Council of the City of Euless hereby authorizes and approves the
appointment of Gary McKamie, City Manager or his designee to serve as Euless'
representative on the SB 1420 Committee for the SH 183 Managed Lanes Project.
SECTION 2.
THAT the above-named individual is authorized to participate in meetings, assist
with preparation of reports, vote as a member of the committee, and take such other
and further actions as deemed appropriate in connection with the SB 1420 Committee
function on behalf of Euless.
SECTION 3.
THAT the city has provided for an investment of right of way valued in the
amount of$309,499 for the SH 183 Managed Lanes Project.
SECTION 4.
THAT this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on
the 22nd day of January 2013, by a vote of 5 ayes, 1 nays, and o
abstentions.
APPROVED:
Mary Saleh, ayor
ATTEST:
Kim/Sutter, TRMC City Secretary
Resolution No. 134402, Page 2 of 2