Res 1591 10/22/1974RESOLUTION NO. g#7`
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, THAT:
The provisions of Minute Order No. 69333 passed by the Texas Highway
Commission on October 1 , 1974, a copy of which is attached hereto, and is made
a part thereof, providing for assistance in the widening and resurfacing of the
existing roadway on Virginia Street (Loop 473) from 30th Street to U.S. 287,
the terms of which are acceptable to the City of Wichita Falls. It is hereby
ordered that the City of Wichita Falls cooperate with the Texas Highway Depart-
ment and fulfill its obligation so stipulated in said Minute Order as being the
responsibilities of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY.0F WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City of Wichita Falls desires the State Highway Department to
include the City's portion of the work in the State's construction contract, and
the City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls is hereby authorized to enter into
a fixed sum agreement with the State Highway Department for such work and its
cost as may be mutually aareed upon.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THEYAY OF - 1974
MAYOR
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City Clerk
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MINUTE ORDER
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WHEREAS, in WICHITA COUNTY, the City of Wichita Falls has requested assistance inReconstructionofGrading, Structures and Surfacing on Virginia Streetfrom30th5treettoU. S. Highway C oP 473)ghway 287, a distance of approximately 0.6 mile; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Street is included in the Urban System; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Texas Highway Department to assist the City ofWichitaFallsinsuchwork;
NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Engineer is directed to tender the followingproposaltotheCityofWichitaFalls:
Provided the City will:
1. Provide for the adjustment of utilities, the conatruction.of continuouscurbandgutter, storm sewers, driveways and sidewalks, all as day berequiredaddallinaccordancewithgoverningpoliciesandregulationsoftheHighwayDepartment.
2. ttaintain that portion of the work which is its resance :with present maintenance agreement, and agree
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prohibit parking and gree to regulate traffic,ng prevent encroachment on the right of way, all inaccordancewithgoverningpoliciesandregulationsoftheDepartment.
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Subject to the availability of Federal-aid Urban System. funds and the eligibility
of the proposed work for financing with said funds, the Texas Highway Department
will;
1. Prepare construction plans and specifications.
2. Provide for Reconstruction of Grading, Structures and Surfacing at an
estimated cost of $244,900 as authorized in the Texas Highway Department
1974 Urban System Program.
3. Maintain that portion of the work which is its responsibility in accord-
ance with present maintenance agreement.
Upon acceptance of the provisions of this Order by the appropriate officials of the
City of Wichita Falls, the State Highway Engineer is directed to enter into agreement
with the City covering the details of the proposed improvements, to proceed with the
engineering development of the project and after the City has fulfilled its tespoa-
sibilities, to proceed with construction as authorized herein in the most 'feasible
and economical manner.
It is understood that the City may discharge its construction obligations as outlined
herein in any manner as they may elect. In the event the City desires the State to
include its portion of the work in the State's construction contract, the State Highway
Engineer ie hereby authorized to enter into agreement with the City for such work and
its cost as may be agreed upon.
This Order shall become operative upon acceptance by the City of Wichita Falls and
if not accepted within 90 days of the date hereof, the action herein contained shall
be automatically cancelled.
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Submit led by:Examined and recommended by:
Title) Program Engineer jwproved Assistant State Highway Engineer
State Highway Engineer
AIyuoved•
Commissioner Minute Number 69333
Commissioner Date Passed OCT 1 74
Commissioner
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