HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-14-3825)-12/16/2014 RESOLUTION R-14-3825
A RESOLUTION COMMITING TO THE UTILIZATION OF THE
TURNBACK PROGRAM AS CONSIDERATION
FOR THE FULL RECONSTRUCTION OF
STATE HIGHWAY 26/COLLEYVILLE BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville has requested to have State Highway
26/Colleyville Boulevard reconstructed; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation currently owns and
operates State Highway 26/Colleyville Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has indicated they
would fund the reconstruction from John McCain Road to Brown
Trail, if the reconstructed roadway is taken off-system after the
completion of said reconstruction; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has a Turnback
Program, which provides a mechanism by which the local
jurisdiction is provided some measure of consideration in return
for assuming maintenance responsibility for such roadways; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville desires to have local control for the
operation and maintenance of State Highway 26/Colleyville
Boulevard from John McCain Road to Brown Trail; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the approval of this Resolution have
been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act
and the Property Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby determines that the approval of this
Resolution is in the best interests of the health, safety, and
welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT all of the above findings are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their
entirety.
Resolution R-14-3825
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Sec. 2. THAT the City Council respectfully requests the Texas
Department of Transportation fully fund the reconstruction of
State Highway 26/Colleyville Boulevard from John McCain Road
to Brown Trail.
Sec. 3. THAT the City Council agrees upon the completion of the
reconstruction of State Highway 26/Colleyville Boulevard, the
City will respectfully request the Texas Department of
Transportation remove from the State Highway System the
portion of State Highway 26/Colleyville Boulevard from John
McCain Road to Brown Trail, including the transfer of the right-
of-way to the City of Colleyville, as soon as feasible. The City
Manager, or her designee, is directed to negotiate such an
agreement subject to the final approval of the City Council.
Sec. 4. THAT this resolution shall become effective immediately from
and after its passage.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED BY A VOTE OF 1_ AYES, Z NAYS, AND j ABSTENTIONS ON THIS
THE 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2014.
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Am • helle �: C David Kelly
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City Secretary Mayor