From
Anda Upchurch
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an inter-local agreement with the City of Arlington for the installation of a traffic signal pole within Arlington city limits at the intersection of N. Green Oaks Blvd. and Riverside Drive
Presenter
Sholeh Karimi, P.E., Senior Traffic Engineer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Green Oaks DQ, LLC is developing a Dairy Queen fast food restaurant, and connecting the main entrance of the development to the intersection of N. Green Oaks Blvd and Riverside Drive. The projected traffic from the development warrants a traffic signal at N. Green Oaks Blvd and Riverside Drive.
On February 2, 2016, the City Council approved a Developer Participation Agreement with Green Oaks DQ, LLC for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of N. Green Oaks Blvd and Riverside Drive. Because of the existing utilities that are so dense on the northwest corner, and the KFC property that is located on the southwest corner, installation of a dual arm signal pole in the median appears to be a viable option. The city limit line is in front of the median nose. This median nose needs to be cut back to accommodate the crosswalk, as well as the traffic turning left onto Riverside Drive, which causes the signal pole to be located within Arlington city limits.
An inter-local agreement with the City of Arlington is necessary for the implementation of this project due to the installation of a traffic signal pole within the City of Arlington right of way.
Financial Consideration
There is no additional cost to the City of Grand Prairie by locating the traffic signal pole in Arlington rather than in Grand Prairie.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ARLINGTON FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLE WITHIN ARLINGTON CITY LIMITS.
Whereas, the governing bodies of each entity found that an inter-local agreement was necessary for the benefit of the public and that each party had the legal authority to provide the governmental function which was the subject of the inter-local agreement; and
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie now desires to perform public improvements; and
Whereas, the Public Improvements, collectively, specifically described as the installation of a traffic signal at Green Oaks Blvd and Riverside Drive; and
Whereas, the City of Arlington does hereby grant and extend to the City of Grand Prairie and/or its contractors involved in the intersection improvement and signalization project the right of entry, over and across the median; and
Whereas, the parties to this inter-local agreement wish to cooperate in the construction of intersection improvements at Green Oaks Blvd and Riverside Drive, which would benefit both parties.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to enter into an inter-local agreement with the City of Arlington for the installation of a traffic signal pole within the City of Arlington right of way.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 2ND DAY OF AUGUST, 2016.