Res 2195 8/1/1978RESOLUTION NO. or/f,;5'
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANS-
PORTATION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT AND RE-
PLACEMENT OF PASSIVE WARNING DEVICES AT
PUBLIC RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS.
WHEREAS, the interface between a vehicular roadway and a railroad crossing
constitures a hazardous location, and;
WHEREAS, the safety of the citizenry is of primary importance, and;
WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation has
developed a program in compliance with Section 203 of the Highway Safety Act
of 1973 to inventory and improve passive protection at public railroad crossings
in the State of Texas, and;
WHEREAS, no city funds will be required to participate in said program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement
with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation indicating the
City of Wichita Falls' participation in a program which will provide passive
warning devices at public railroad crossings in conformance with the standards
specified in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the 1st day of August , 1978.
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