HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-1626 08-22-2022RESOLUTION NO. 22-1626
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ROADWAY AND ADA IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE INTERSECTION MID-CITIES/CHEEK SPARGER ROAD AND
STATE HIGHWAY 121.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation and the Cities of Euless
and Bedford agree that roadway and ADA improvements are needed at the intersection
of Mid -Cities Boulevard/Cheek Sparger Road and State Highway 121 (SH 121)
(referenced as TXDOT CSJ 0747-03-082); and
WHEREAS, increasing traffic volume and pedestrian traffic at the intersection of
Mid -Cities Boulevard/Cheek Sparger Road and State Highway 121 contribute to the
decline in safety on these frontage roads; and
WHEREAS, traffic safety is a primary concern throughout the State Highway
System; and
WHEREAS, roadway and ADA improvements at the intersection of Mid -Cities
Boulevard/Cheek Sparger and State Highway 121 will significantly reduce the traffic
volumes and improve safety and traffic flow on the frontage roads; and
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of each municipality finds that the project is
necessary for the benefit of the public in order to facilitate the efficient and effective
management of vehicle and pedestrian traffic through and on public roads located within
their respective jurisdictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
The City of Euless agrees to fund the engineering and design portion of the
project for the roadway and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements at the
intersection of Mid -Cities Boulevard/Cheek Sparger and State Highway 121. The City
of Euless will also be responsible for all overruns of the project.
SECTION 2.
The City Council of the City of Euless, Texas, hereby authorizes City Manager
Loretta Getchell to enter into and execute the Advance Funding Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation as it relates to TXDOT CSJ 0747-03-082.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED at the regular meeting of the Euless City Council
on the August 22, 2022, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 0
abstentions.
APPROVED:
Lin a Martin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ki Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary
Resolution No. 02-1626, Page 2 of 2