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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 061405-O - Jurisdiction Transfer TxDotRESOLUTION NO. Ci ►/1O.S®© A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS ("CITY"), ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUSINESS 35 ("AUSTIN AVENUE") FROM FM 2243 (LEANDER ROAD) TO FM 2338 (WILLIAMS DRIVE) FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("TxDOT") TO THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, in June 2003, the City has adopted the Georgetown Master Plan (the "Master Plan"); and WHEREAS, Austin Avenue is the primary thoroughfare through downtown Georgetown; and WHEREAS, the Master Plan has identified the existing, traditional highway design standards proposed by TxDOT for Austin Avenue to be possible impediments for pedestrian circulation; and WHEREAS, the Master Plan considers the bridge crossings over the San Gabriel Rivers to have historic significance and favors preservation rather than TxDOT's proposal for replacement; WHEREAS, the City has requested that TxDOT's proposed improvements be limited to maintenance and requested improvements; WHEREAS, TxDOT has proposed a transfer of jurisdiction and maintenance of Austin Avenue from FM 2243 (Leander Road) to FM 2338 (Williams Drive) to the City, after it performs needed and requested improvements; and WHEREAS, the City desires to accept TxDOT's transfer jurisdiction and maintenance of the subject section of Austin Avenue to preserve its current configuration through the downtown Georgetown area. 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 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: "Citizens 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. n ve. Resolution No Page 1 of 2 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 proposal to transfer jurisdiction and maintenance of Austin Avenue from FM 2243 (Leander Road) to FM 2338 (Williams Drive), upon completion by TxDOT of the improvements set out on Exhibit "A' attached hereto, for the purpose of preserving the current configuration of Austin Avenue. 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 6. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. RESOLVED this °`' day of June, 2005. ATTEST: Sandra D Lee, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Patricia E. Carls, Brown & Carls, LLP City Attorney Pusan Ave. J ;sd CC` `i n 7t Resolution No. Q 05 Page 2of2 THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: By: EXHIBIT "A" Texas Department of Transportation Austin Avenue Proposed Project Improvements • Limits of transfer: From FM 2243 to FM 2338 • Existing roadway will receive a mill, seal and overlay • Curb inlet openings will be improved • Deteriorated curb and gutter will be replaced • Existing pedestrian ramps at intersecting streets will be upgraded to meet ADA requirements • Existing sidewalk will be replaced as warranted • Unobstructed radius returns at SH 29 will be improved • Bridge rehabilitation will consist of mill, seal and overlay with polymer header joints at each abutment. Once existing asphalt is removed, cracks and construction joints will be cleaned and sealed as recommended by our Bridge Division • Roadway will be striped according to existing configuration within the limits of FM 2243 and the North San Gabriel River bridge structure • Roadway striping will be modified as per the attached exhibit within the limits of the North San Gabriel River bridge structure and FM 2338. This section of roadway will be re -striped to accommodate various left turn lanes. Access to businesses will be preserved during this rehabilitation project by means of maintaining the existing rural (non -curbed) section. Striping modifications, as just defined, are dependent on the City acquiring ownership of an existing service station located on the east side of BU 35 between Valley Street and FM 2338. • Anticipated 2006 letting • Conduit will be placed in roadway to accommodate a future signal at 5th Street. Conduit will be installed for future pedestrian crossing at 5th Street. • Signal warrant study will be performed at 2nd Street. 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