HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 538-21 04-12-2021 RESOLUTION NO. 538-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
REQUESTING TARRANT COUNTY INCLUDE RECONSTRUCTION OF
MIDWAY ROAD AS PART OF THE TARRANT COUNTY 2021
TRANSPORTATION BOND PROGRAM; REQUESTING THAT TARRANT
COUNTY FUND FIFTY PERCENT OF THE PAVING, DRAINAGE,WATER
AND SANITARY SEWER COSTS OF MIDWAY ROAD; AND
CONFIRMING THAT FUNDS HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED FOR THE
LOCAL MATCH NEEDED FROM RICHLAND HILLS TO FUND THE
MIDWAY ROAD 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 Midway Road 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 Midway Road from Big Fossil Creek to Handley Ederville Road to
include construction of a center turn lane, pavement reconstruction from asphalt to
concrete, new curb and gutter and drainage improvements; and
WHEREAS, Midway Road sits on the border of Richland Hills and Forth Worth
and is a primary access point for major industrial businesses; therefore, the City of
Richland Hills will coordinate the reconstruction of Midway Road with the City of Forth
Worth as the improvements will benefit both cities. The 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 Midway
Road 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
Midway Road 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:
dward Lopez, Mayor
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