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Res 1486 12/4/1973RESOLUTION NO. /1/g BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, between the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Highway Department and the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, providing for the construction of the westward extension of Maurine Street from North Beverly Drive, westward to Loop 11 , is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS Z DAY OF x,/1973. F MAYOR ATTEST: CTrCL ' Wichita County T 9023(9) MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WICHITA THIS AGREEMENT made this day of 1973, by and between the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as the "State", Party of the First Part, and the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized officers under a resolution passed the day of 1973, hereinafter called the City", Party of the Second Part. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the State and the City wish to cooperate as evidenced in Minute Order 68080 dated October 3, 1973, in the extension of Maurine Street from North Beverly Drive West to Loop 11 , a distance of approximately 0.2 miles. The improvements will include the construction of storm sewers, curb and gutter, the pavement and its support. The proposed work is to be accomplished under the Federal-Aid Urban Traffic Operation Program to Increase Capacity and Safety, hereinafter referred to as TOPICS; and, WHEREAS, the proposed work is eligible for Federal-Aid participation under TOPICS. The project shall be constructed in accordance with "Exhibit A", Plans and Specifications, attached hereto and made a part thereof. 1 - 5 AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto to be by them respectively kept and performed, as hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows: PROJECT AUTHORIZATION. It is understood and agreed between the parties hereto that the City by virtue of the provisions of its charter and the laws of the State of Texas has primary responsibility for control over all streets and public ways within the incorporated limits of such city, unless otherwise modified by law or agreement, and that the City has requested and consented to the construction of the project, and the State in construction of such project does so at the special instance and request of the City. The City, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, does hereby agree to and does hereby authorize the State to construct the roadway in the agreed on manner shown on the construction plans. It is mutually agreed that as the project is developed to the construction stage, both parties shall have approved plans by signature approval thereon. CONSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES. The City will : 1 ) Furnish all right of way clear of obstructions and free of cost to the State. 2) Provide for the adjusting of all utilities as may be required. 3) Provide for the construction of curb and gutter, storm sewers, driveways, sidewalks , etc. , all as may be required, and agree to 2 - 5 make such installations in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Highway Department. 4) The City will maintain all the work constructed as part of the project. 5) Regulate traffic, prevent encroachment on the right of way and prohibit all parking. 6) Adopt and enforce such ordinances and regulations as may be necessary for proper operation of the complete project. The State will : 1) Be responsible for the construction of pavement and its support, which includes grading, structures, base and surface, all in accordance with the plans and specifications. SPECIAL CONDITIONS. 1 ) After completion of the project, the City shall be responsible for signing, striping, maintenance of the pavement, its support and all other features necessary now or in the future to provide an adequate travel facility. 2) The City will maintain its existing traffic engineering department - which is capable of operating, and maintaining the improvements covered by this agreement in a manner satisfactory to the State. 3) Should an evaluation of the effectiveness of the project in increasing capacity and safety of streets in the project area, be required under the program for financing the proposed improvements in the Federal 3 - 5 Highway Act of 1968 and applicable regulations pertaining to this Act, the City and State shall cooperate in collecting and analyzing the necessary data. Each party shall be responsible for its share of the cost of this evaluation. 4) In the event the terms of this Agreement are in conflict with the provisions of any other existing Agreement and/or Contracts between the City and the State, this Agreement shall take precedence over the existing Agreements and/or Contracts. 4 - 5 a IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in triplicate on the day above stated. ATTEST: CITY OF WICHITA FALLS By Clerk City Manager THE STATE OF TEXAS Certified as being executed for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies, or work pro- grams heretofore approved and author- ized by the State Highway Commission under Minute Order No. 67022 APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Assistant State Highway Engineer RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: City Attorney District Engineer Chief Engineer of Highway Design Chief Engineer of Maintenance Operations Director Finance 5 5