Res 72-2026 management and funding of the school crossing guard program 07/21/2026 Resolution No. 72-2026
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the Wichita Falls Independent School District for
management and funding of the school crossing guard program
WHEREAS, the City and the District are local governments and political
subdivisions of the State of Texas for purposes of the Interlocal Cooperation Act; and,
WHEREAS, the provision of school crossing guard services for District-operated
schools located within the City limits serves a public purpose and promotes the health,
safety, and welfare of students, families, motorists, pedestrians, and the public; and,
WHEREAS, the City has historically managed the school crossing guard program,
and the Parties desire to establish a cooperative structure under which the District will
manage the day-to-day hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and compensation of
crossing guards assigned to serve District-operated schools within the City limits; and,
WHEREAS, the City will retain authority over City streets, public rights-of-way,
traffic-control devices, school zones, school-zone signage, crosswalks, and related
traffic-engineering and law-enforcement matters; and,
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to share the allowable costs of the program equally,
with the City reimbursing the District for fifty percent (50%) of allowable program
expenses as provided in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute the Interlocal Agreement with the
Wichita Falls Independent School District for management and funding of the school
crossing guard program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of July, 2026.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
B
City Clerk