HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 536-21 04-12-2021 RESOLUTION NO. 536-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
REQUESTING TARRANT COUNTY INCLUDE RECONSTRUCTION OF
GLENVIEW DRIVE AS PART OF THE TARRANT COUNTY 2021
TRANSPORTATION BOND PROGRAM; REQUESTING THAT TARRANT
COUNTY FUND FIFTY PERCENT OF THE PAVING, DRAINAGE,
WATER, SANITARY SEWER AND SIGNALIZATION COSTS OF
GLENVIEW DRIVE; AND CONFIRMING THAT FUNDS HAVE BEEN
DESIGNATED FOR THE LOCAL MATCH NEEDED FROM RICHLAND
HILLS TO FUND THE GLENVIEW DRIVE PROJECT
WHEREAS, Tarrant County has published a Call for Projects for the purpose of
participating in the Tarrant County 2021 Transportation Bond Program which was
adopted to assist in the implementation of a dependable and efficient transportation
system throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Richland Hills, Texas has determined that the
reconstruction of Glenview Drive is necessary to provide for the safe, efficient, and
reliable travel of persons and improved traffic flow for the preservation of economic vitality
and goods movement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby affirms its support for the design and
reconstruction of Glenview Drive from east city limit with Hurst to Boulevard 26 to include
pavement reconstruction, new curb and gutter, drainage improvements and new
signalization; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills, Texas in partnership with the City of North
Richland Hills and the City of Haltom City plan to coordinate a joint reconstruction of
Glenview Road and, as such, each entity is submitting a project proposal for Glenview
Road as part of the Tarrant County 2021 Transportation Bond Program. The joint project
will increase mobility, reduce congestion, enhance safety and improve connectivity in the
Northeast Tarrant region.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
The City Council confirms support of the design and reconstruction of Glenview
Drive and supports the submittal of this project to Tarrant County for inclusion in the 2021
Transportation Bond Program. The Mayor is hereby authorized to send a Letter of
Request for this project to Tarrant County as required by the Bond Program Policy.
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby confirms that funds have been designated for the fifty
percent (50%) local funding match required from Richland Hills in order to fund the
Glenview Drive project. The City Council further confirms that construction can begin on
this project within five (5) years from the date the Transportation Bond Program is
approved by the voters.
SECTION 3.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any required agreements with
Tarrant County for the purpose of having this project qualify for funding as approved
herein.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 12th day of April 2021.
CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS
APPROVED:
-Edward Lopez, Mayor,
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ATTEST:
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Cathy Bourg,city Secretary
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