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Resolution approving a Gateway Monument Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for Loyd Park Gateway monument construction at the SE corner of SH 360 and Ragland Road
Presenter
Walter Shumac, Director of Transportation and Romin Khavari, City Engineer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On January 7, 2020, the City Council awarded a construction contract to McMahon Contracting for Paving, Drainage and Water improvements in Ragland Road and Day Miar Road; the project also included the construction of a new Gateway monument with landscaping in SH 360 right-of-way at Ragland Road.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) owns and maintains a system of highways, including SH 360 in Tarrant County, Texas, for public use and benefit. The State agrees to allow the City to construct a gateway monument within the State's right-of-way, subject to the City agreeing to provide funding for the construction of the structure referred to as the "Gateway Monument," which is proposed for the southeast corner of SH 360 at Ragland Road. The City agrees to provide long term maintenance activities for the structure, including landscaping, irrigation and lighting associated with the "Gateway Monument" through the use of City forces, contractors, or other means satisfactory to the City and State. The City will be responsible for the removal of any graffiti on the "Gateway Monument" in a timely manner and the graffiti removal will be included in a monument maintenance program.
TxDot has stated that the City does not need to alter the existing Municipal Maintenance Agreement.
A request for permit was submitted to TxDot for a gateway monument. The City is required to execute a resolution for a Gateway Monument Interlocal Agreement with TxDot for the maintenance of the monument and landscaping.
Financial Consideration
There is no cost to the City associated with this Interlocal Agreement. The cost of the construction and maintenance i...
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