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...
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