Res 1467 10/8/1973RESOLUTION NO. /4/ 7
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEXAS HIGHWAY COMMISSION
MINUTE ORDER NO. 68080.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The provisions' of Minute Order No. 68080 passed by the Texas
Highway Commission on October 3, 1973, a copy of which is attached hereto,
and made a part thereof, providing for assistance in the extension of
Maurine Street from North Beverly Drive , West to Loop 11 , a distance of
approximately 0.2 miles , 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 responsibility 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 THE A4 DAY OF 1973.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Tea as 330.A
HiyyhwaY Department
Form
MINUTE ORDER
W ICHITA
Page 1 o1
2 Pagoa
County
District No. • .. .3 _. ._ ...
WHEREAS, in WICHITA COUNTY, the City of Wichita Falls has requested assistance
in the extension of Maurine Street from North Beverly Drive West to Loop 11, a
distance of approximately 0.2 mile; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that such work is eligible for participation
in the Texas Highway Department TOPICS Program; and
WHEREAS , it is the desire of the Texas Highway Department to assist the City
of Wichita Falls in such improvements;
NOW, THEREFORE, the State
development
tender following
project:
to the City
Provided the City will:
1. Prepare construction plans and specifications for the proposed
improvements.
2. Furnish all right of way clear of obstructions and free of cost
t
to the State with acquisition procedures to be in accordance
with applicable Federal and State laws governing the acquisition
policies for acquiring real property.
Taa•Ii:hwar Daparimant
form a B
WICHITA _ County
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District No.
3. Provide for the adjustment of utilities , the construction of
curb and gutter where none now exist, storm sewers, driveways v.'
and sidewalks, all as may be required, and agree to make such
installations in accordance with governing policies and regu-
lations of the Highway Department.
4. Adopt and enforce such ordinances and regulations as may be '
necessary for proper operation of the installation.
5. Maintain all ofthe work constructed as a part of the project
and agree to regulate traffic, prohibit all parking and prevent
encroachment on the right of way.
The Texas Highway Department will provide for construction of the pavement
and its support, at an estimated cost of $49,500.
Upon acceptance of the provisions of this Order by the appropriate officials
of the City of Wichita Falls, IT IS ORDERED that Maurine Street extending
from U. S. Highway 277 , 281 and 287 West to Loop 11, a distance of approximately
1.0 mile, be and is hereby designated as a TOPICS STREET and the State Highway
Engineer is directed to enter into agreement with the City of Wichita Falls
covering the details of the proposed i:,.provements, to proceed with the engineer-
irlr! rl`•vel(,ement of the nrniert a-•1 oftnr• tho !'ir, f"1 Ft 11"A :r_
bilities, proceed with construction in the most feasible and economical manner,
financing the cost in the Texas Highway Department TOPICS •Program.
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 their portion of the work in the State's construction con-
tract, the State Highway Engineer is hereby authorized to enter into agreement
with the City for such wDrk and its cost as may be agreed upon.
This Order shall become operative upoe acceptance by the City of Wichita Falls
and if not accepted within 90 days of the date hereof, the action herein con-
tained shall be automatically cancelled.
Submitted by:Examined and recommended by
Trogtan: Engineer Assistant State Higbway Engineer
Approved
State I1:rLway Enbineer
A ppro%ed:
Comm1sxloncr Minute Number
Co1RmIseinuer Date Passed Oct. 3, 1973
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