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Res 581 11/24/1964RESOLUTION NO. mri BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS : That the provisions of Minute No. 55213„ providing for widening that portion of F .M. 369 from F .M. Road 2380 to Taft Street, passed by the Texas Highway Commission on October 30, 1964, are acceptable to the City of Wichita Falls , It is hereby ordered that the City of Wichita Falls cooperate with the State Highway Department and proceed with the obligations so stipulated in the said Minute Order as being responsi- bilities of the City° PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4/7111 day of November, 1964. Or Mayor A T T E S T : A.,(77L-4.) 4' 4: City Clerk Texas Highway Deparlant MINUTE ORDER Wichita County Page 1 of _ 2 Pages District No. 3 WHEREAS, in WICHITA COUNTY on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 369, the City of Wichita Falls has requested assistance in the widening of pavement including incidental items thereto from F.M. Road 2380 to Taft Street, a distance of approximately 0.8 mile; and WHEREAS, an analysis of the requested work indicates that such widening will materially add to traffic safety on this facility; NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Engineer is directed to tender the following proposal to the City of Wichita Falls: Provided the City will: 1. Furnish all necessary right of way clear of obstructions and free of cost and provide for the immediate construction of continuous outer curb and gutter, utility adjustments, storm sewers, etc. , all as may be necessary for a complete project with the exception of pavement widening. 2. Assume responsibility for the construction of driveways and sidewalks should they be deemed necessary now or in the future and agree to make such installations in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department. 3. Maintain that portion of the work which is its responsibility in accordance with present maintenance agreement and agree to regulate traffic, provide for parallel parking and prevent encroach- ment on the right of way, all in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department. The Texas Highway Department will: 1. Provide for widening pavement and its support within these limits at an estimated cost of $190,000. 2 . Maintain that portion of the work which is its responsibility in accordance with present maintenance agreement. Texas Highway Deparlint Wichita County District No. 3 Page 2 _ _ of _ _2_ Pages MINUTE ORDER It is understood that the responsibility of the Texas Highway Department is confined to the pavement and its support, and all other features necessary now or in the future to provide an adequate travel facility shall be the responsibility of the City of Wichita Falls. Upon acceptance of the provisions of this Order by the appropriate offi- cials of the City of Wichita Falls, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed with the development of plans for construction and after the City has fulfilled its responsibilities proceed with construction in the most feasible and economical manner, financing the cost in the 1965 Farm to Market Road Improvement 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 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 shall be automatically cancelled. Minute Number 55213 Date Passed Oct. 30 64