Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the City of Arlington, Texas for development of 5.69 acres located on the boundary of Arlington and Grand Prairie located at the intersection of Highway 360 and Fountain Parkway
Presenter
Bill Crolley, Assistant City Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, also known as the Inter-local Cooperation Contracts Act, authorizes local governments to contract with each other to perform governmental functions.
Arlington and Grand Prairie share a common boundary and parcels of land lying on the boundary present unique development challenges and economic development opportunities. The property is proposed to be developed as a unified development. The cities’ desire to promote the health and safety of their citizens and the safe, orderly and healthful development of the cities by coordinating the development of such properties.
The property to be developed as the Unified Development along the common boundary of Arlington and Grand Prairie encompass approximately 5.69 acres with approximately 2.95 acres located in Grand Prairie and approximately 2.74 acres located in Arlington, as depicted and shown in Exhibit “A” (the “Land”). This Agreement applies to the development of the Land as a Unified Development with a portion of the development in each city.
This document is intended to facilitate communication and cooperation, and describe duties and responsibilities between the two cities in matters relating to platting, zoning, property tax, infrastructure, building plans review, permits, inspections, law enforcement, fire protection and prevention, and other matters that arise concerning the Unified Development of the Land. The cities agree to take all actions necessary and appropriate to carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement and to assist each other in carrying out the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
Financial Consideration
No funding is required for this resolution.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, TEXAS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, approves the terms and conditions of the Inter-local Agreement between the City of Arlington, Texas providing for development of land located on the boundary of Arlington and Grand Prairie
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, pursuant to the authority granted under the provisions of the Texas Government code, Chapter 791, desires to participate in the said development.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
SECTION 1: THAT the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Arlington, Texas for the development of a parcel of land located on the boundary of Arlington and Grand Prairie.
SECTION 2: THAT the City Manager is authorized to execute the agreement hereby approved on behalf of the City.
SECTION 3: THAT this resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017.