HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-14-08-2i - Resolution - 02/14/2008RESOLUTION NO. 2- 14 -08 -2i
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA PON,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITI? THE
TF�:_1S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE; FUNDS FOR TI-IL.
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE WIDENING OF FM 60.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has requested that the City of College
Station (City) enter into a contractual agreement and acquire Right of `y/ay for the highway
project on FM 60 (University Drive) from SH 6 to FM 158 in College Station; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, desires to voluntarily
contribute to the State funds equal to ten (10) percent of the cost of the said Right of Way for
the proper development and construction of the project; and
WHEREAS, the completion of the improvement to FM 60 (University Drive) is crucial to the
enhancement of circulation and safety; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby accepts responsibility for ten (10) ,percent of the
cost of said Right of Way which is currently estimated at $484,200.00 for the
improvement of FM 60 (University Drive) from SH 6 to FM 158 in College
Station.
PART 2: That the Texas Department of Transportation will be responsible for acquiring
all property required for the project in accordance with policies of the Texas
Department of Transportation and with applicable Federal and State laws
governing the acquisition of real property.
PART 3: That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of College
Station.
PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
APPROVED:
14th day of February A.D. 2008.
APPROVED:
Mayor
City Attorney
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