From
Anda Upchurch
Title
Resolution approving of the proposed design of a Gateway Monument and requesting TxDOT's permission for installation of said Gateway Monument at highway right-of-way.
Presenter
Walter Shumac, Director of Transportation
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On September 4, 2012, the City Council awarded a professional services contract to The Broussard Group, Inc., dba TBG Partners (TBG) for the Great Southwest Parkway Gateway project. The project allowed for a new entry monument with landscaping for Interstate 20 right-of-way at Great Southwest Parkway. TBG serves as the prime consultant for the landscape and environmental graphics, in association with sub-consultants for survey, geotechnical design, and irrigation design.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) owns and maintains a system of highways, including Interstate 20 (IH 20) in Tarrant County, Texas, for public use and benefit. The State hereby authorizes the City to construct a gateway monument within the State's right-of-way, subject to the City funding the construction of the structure referred to as the "Gateway Monument," which is proposed for the southwest corner of IH 20 at Great Southwest Parkway. The City will conduct the long term maintenance activities for the structure, including landscaping 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.
A request was submitted to TxDOT to receive a permit for a geophysical survey. 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 is covered by separate council items.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED DESIGN OF A GATEWAY MONUMENT AND REQUESTING TXDOT'S PERMISSION FOR INSTALLATION OF SAID GATEWAY MONUMENT AT PROPOSED HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY
Whereas, the "Gateway Monument" site at Interstate 20 (IH 20) and Great Southwest Pkwy is located in the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, and therefore, the City of Grand Prairie has jurisdiction; and
Whereas, the City Council has approved the content on the proposed "Gateway Monument" which reads "Grand Prairie" and is done according to TxDOT's specifications; and
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie, Texas will provide funding for the proposed "Gateway Monument" project; and
Whereas, the Grand Prairie City Council ensures that the City of Grand Prairie will maintain said "Gateway Monument" and any landscaping and lighting associated with said "Gateway Monument"; and
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie also agrees to include the removal of any graffiti in a timely manner on said "Gateway Monument" to its monument maintenance program; and
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie also agrees to restore the said "Gateway Monument", as needed; and
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie hereby proposes its schedule for commencing and completing said project's installation to be a start date of May 1, 2015 to a completion date of September 30, 2015, barring no complications;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. The City of Grand Prairie, in accordance with TxDOT's requirements that the City of Grand Prairie hereby supports the installation of said "Gateway Monument" and request that TxDOT permit said "Gateway Monument" be installed within TxDOT's operational highway right-of-way located at IH 20 and Great Southwest Parkway that is located within the City of Grand Prairie, Texas.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement with TxDOT for the Great Southwest Parkway Gateway Monument.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 6TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2015.