HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 100907-AA2 - Design College St BridgeRESOLUTION NO. I QQ 0 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
COLLEGE STREET BRIDGE AND RECOMMENDING THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROCEED
WITH THE FINAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION AS
PRESENTED; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has ownership and maintenance of
the responsibility for the historic low water bridge in San Gabriel Park, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDOT") has
identified the low water bridge as an "Off System Bridge" eligible for Federal
funds set aside for needed bridge replacements with the City meeting a 10% cost
participation requirement and
WHEREAS, the historic bridge in San Gabriel Park is suffering damage
from overuse and heavy traffic and is in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the City has met the cost participation requirement and
requested that TxDOT build the structure above the 100 year flood -plain with
special architectural features found in San Gabriel Park and the City of
Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT has worked diligently to accommodate the requests
and needs of the City of Georgetown's Parks Board; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission has agreed to the
City's requests.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this
resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are
incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied
Resolution No
College Street Bridge Replacement
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verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this resolution implements the
Transportation Policy End 10.00 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which
states " Citzzens and commercial goods move safely and efficiently throughout all parts
of the City," and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not
inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by
Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown finds it to be in
the best interest of the citizens of Georgetown to accept TxDOT's design of the
College Street bridge and recommends that TxDOT proceed with the final design
and construction as presented.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Resolution and
the City Secretary to attest thereto on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption.
RESOLVED this w. day of October Y, 2007.
ATTEST:
Sandra D Lee, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Patricia E. Carls, Carls, McDonald & Dalrymple LLP
City Attorney
Resolution No.
College Street Bridge Replacement
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