Res 1592 10/22/1974RESOLUTION NO. btl
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, THAT:
The provisions of Minute Order No. 69334 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 reconstruction and modernization
of the existing roadway on Midwestern Parkway from McNeil Avenue to Maplewood
Avenue, and modernization of the traffic signals at the intersection of Midwestern
Parkway and Kemp Boulevard are acceptable to the City of Wichita Falls. It is
hereby ordered that the City of Wichita Falls cooperate with the Texas Highway
Department 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 OF 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 agreed upon.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THEldheDAY 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 in
Reconstruction of Grading, Structures and Surfacing and Signalization on Midwestern
Parkway from McNeil Avenue to Maplewood Avenue, a distance of approximately 1.1 miles;
and
WHEREAS, Midwestern Parkway is included in the Urban System; and
WHEREAS, it in the desire of the Texas Highway Department to assist the City of
Wichita Falls in such work;
NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Bi,, ineer is directed to tender the following proposal
to the City of Wichita Falls:
Provided the City will:
1. Furnish all required right of way clear of obstructions with acquisition
procedures to be in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws
g imr-nfng the acquisition policies for acquiring real property.
2. Pruvs.de for the adjustment of utilities, the construction of continuous
curb and gutter, storm sewers, driveways and sidewalks, all as may be
reviired and all in accordance with governing policies and regulations
of the Highway Department.
3. Mslt,tain all of the work constructed as part of the project and agree to
j'eg..ilate traffic, prohibit parking and prevent encroachment on the right
of way,ttall in accordance with governing polities and regulations of the
Department.
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4. Adopt and enforce such ordinances and reui.ationa as may be necessary for
propff-z op
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 Relocation Assistance as may be required and determined to be
eligible under the Relocation Assistance Program at an estimated cost of
100.
3. Provide for Reconstruction of Grading, Structures and Surfacing and Signaliza-
ti.on at an estimated coat rsf $627300 as Azthorized in the Texas Highway
Department 1974 Urban System Program.
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 proceed with the
Relocation Assistance Program, 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 responsibilities, 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 is 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.
Sllhun led by Examined and recommended by:
I'il.lrl Program Engineer Approved Assistant State highway Engineer
State Highway Engineer
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Commissioner Date Passed OCT 1 741
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