HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 112712-DD - ROW Agmt FM 1460RESOLUTION NO. i I D1 1) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, ("City") Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Agreement for Right of Way Procurement with the Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDOT") Related to the City's Cost Participation in the Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation and/or Adjustment for improvements to FM 1460 from North of Westinghouse Road to North of University Boulevard (ROW CSJ #2211-02-027). WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code Sections 201.103 and 222.052 establish that TxDOT shall design, construct, and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local governments; and WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code Section 201.209 authorizes TxDOT and the City to enter into agreements in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 791; and WHEREAS, TxDOT has deemed it necessary to make certain highway improvements on FM 1460 from North of Westinghouse Road to North of University Boulevard and this section of highway improvements will necessitate the acquisition of certain right of way and the relocation and adjustment of utilities, call the "Project"; and WHEREAS, Chapter 43 Texas Administrative Code Section 15.55 defines the City's cost participation in acquiring the right of way and relocating or adjusting eligible utilities for the proper improvement of the State Highway System, and WHEREAS, the City has provided local funding for the final design, right-of-way procurement and improvements to FM 1460 from Quail Valley Drive to North of University Boulevard (CSJ 2211-02-017 and ROW CSJ 2211-02-019); and WHEREAS, the City has provided local funding for the final design of FM 1460 from La Contera Drive to North of University Boulevard (CSJ 2211-02-026); and WHERAS, TxDOT has submitted the attached Agreement for Right of Way Procurement to provide for the City's participation in the Project and the City desires to enter into the agreement, and Authorizing Agreement for Right of Way Procurement with TxDOT for FM 1460 Improvement Project (North of Westinghouse Road to North of University Boulevard) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: Resolution # 1 I a ROW Procurement Agreement FM 1460 South Project November 27, 2012 Page 1 of 2 SEC I'ION 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 further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any 2030 Comprehensive Plan Policies. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown finds it to be in the best interest of the citizens of Georgetown to approve the City's Cost Participation in the Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation and/or Adjuslnient for improvements to FM 1460 from North of Westinghouse Road to North of University Boulevard (ROW CSJ #2211-02-027).. SECTION 3. The mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Resolution and the subject Cost Participation in the Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation and/or Adjustment for improvements to FM 1460 from North of Westinghouse Road to North of University Boulevard (ROW CSJ #2211-02-027), and the City Secretary is authorized to attest thereto, on behalf of the City of Georgetown. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption Resolved this the * 1 day of November, 2012. ATTEST: ryIf Atli -A E. Brettle, / ity Secretary George r . Garver, Mayor THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: APPROVED AS TO FORM: c Bridget Chaprrian, pity Attorney Resolution #;1 ROW Procurement Agreement FM 1460 South Project November 27, 2012 Page 2 of 2