HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 051303-L-3 - Agmt TxDot LightingRESOLUTION .° , 55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS ("CITY"), AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ("TxDOT") FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF SAFETY LIGHTING SYSTEMS WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown ("City") finds that enhanced safety lighting
within the corporate limits of the City is necessary and desirable for the safety of the
residents of Georgetown and the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 25.11, Texas Administrative Code and Section
220, Texas Transportation Code, TxDOT has advised the City that it will construct,
maintain and operate safety lighting systems within the corporate limits of the City and
other Texas municipalities by agreement at no cost to the municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City finds it to be in the best interest of the citizens of Georgetown
to enter into such an agreement with TxDOT for the construction, operation and
maintenance of safety lighting systems in Georgetown.
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 C ity," a nd f urther f inds t hat t he a doption o f t his
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 hereby authorizes the City
to enter into the attached agreement with TxDOT for the construction, operation and
maintenance of safety lighting systems within the corporate limits of the City
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 13-A17 day of May, 2003.
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ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
andra D. Lee, City Sfecretary ` Gary flelon, Mayor
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Patricia E. Carls, Brown & Carls, LLP
City Attorney
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