HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 88-11 Acceptance of the Minute Order 86417 from the State Department of Highways and Public TransportationCOMMISSION
ROBERT H. DEDMAN, CHAIRMAN
JOHN R. BUTLER, JR.
RAY STOKER, JR.
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P. O® Box 6868
Fortt Worth, Texas 76115
November 4, 1987
Minute Order 86417
Perot/Hunt Freeway
from IH -35W to SH 114
Tarrant and Denton Counties
Honorable Dale L. White
Mayor, City of Westlake
501 Dove Road
Roanoke, Texas 76262
Dear Mayor White:
Resolution 88-11
ENGINEER -DIRECTOR
R. E. STOTZER, JR.
IN REPLY REFER TO
Attached is a copy of State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation Minute Order 86417, dated October 28, 1987,
authorizing the proposed construction of a freeway between
Interstate 35W and State Highway 114 in Tarrant and Denton
Counties. The provisions of the Minute Order must be accepted by
the Cities of Westlake, Fort Worth, Town of Trophy Club, and
Denton and Tarrant Counties, by January 26, 1988, or the action
contained therein shall automatically be cancelled.
Upon acceptance of this Minute Order by the City Council of
Westlake, please furnish us with a certified original and one
copy of the council's action.
Sincerely,
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J. R. Stone
District Engineer
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Attachment
Copy: Ms. Gerry White, City Secretary
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County
trict No® VARIOUS (2 & 18
MINUTE ORDER . Page I of 4 Pages
WHEREAS, in DFNTON AND TARRANT COUNTIES from Interstate Highway
35W, approximately 8.0 miles north of Interstate Highway 820 to State
Highway 114, approximately 1®0 mile east of U. S. Highway 377, a
distance of approximately 6.8 miles, local officials and developers
have requested a controlle' access facility be constructed; and
WHEREAS, local officials and developers have offered to donate
one hundred percent of the right of way free of cost to the State; and
WHEREAS, local officials and developers have offered to provide
the environmental clearance, schematics, right of way maps, field
notes, construction plans, landscape and beautification plans,
specifications and estimates for stage construction; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with this proposed freeway, it is
desirable to relocate a 1.5 mile section of U. S. Highway 3117; and
WHEREAS, local officials and developers have offered to provide
the environmental clearance, schematics, right of way maps, Meld
notes, construction plans, landscape and beautification plans,
specifications and estimates for the relocation of U. S. Highway 377;
and
v1HEREAS, local officials and developers have offered to provide
one hundred percent of the cost of the right of way to relocate
U. S. Highway 377; and
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trict No. VARIOUS (2) & (18)
Page 2 of 4 Pages
WHEREAS, rapid and extensive development in this area and
projected traffic volumes warrant proceeding with this project;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the Engineer -Director is
directed to tender the following proposal to the Cities of Fort Worth
and Westlake, Town of Trophy Club and Denton and Tarrant Counties:
Provided the Cities Fort Worth and Westlake, Town of Trophy Club and
Denton and Tarrant Counties will:
1. Provide one hundred percent of the cost of the right of way
clear of obstructions and free of cost to the State with
acquisition procedures to be in accordance with policies of
the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
and with applicable Federal and State laws governing the
acquisition policies for acquiring real property for the
proposed freeway from Interstate Highway 35, approximately
8.0 miles north of Interstate Highway 820 to State Highway
114, approximately 1.0 mile east of U. S. Highway 377, a
distance of approximately 6.3 miles.
2. Provide one hundred percent of the cost of the right of way
clear of obstructions and free of cost to the State with
acquisition procedures to be in accordance with policies of
the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
and with applicable Federal and State laws governing the
acquisition policies for acquiring real property for the
l.i mile section required for the relocation of
U. S. Highway 377.
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
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trict No. VARIOUS (2 & 18)
3. Provide the environmental clearance, schematics, right of
way maps, field notes, construction plans, landscape and
beautification plans, specifi(-atioris and estimates for
stage construction with the location, design and right of
way width subject to the approval of the State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation for both the proposed
freeway and the relocation of U. S. Highway 377.
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation will:
1. Designate the proposed freeway as a State Highway.
2. Designate the proposed freeway as a controlled access
facility.
3. Add these projects to the 4 -Year Letting Schedule, Category
3, of the 10 -Year Project Development Plan.
4. Provide one hundred percent of the cost of utility
adjustments as may be required in accordance with policies
of the State Department of Highways and Public
Transoortation.
5. Provide relocation assistance as may be determined to he
eligible under the Relocation assistance Program.
6. Provide for stage construction.
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County
rict No. VARIOUS (2 & 18)
MINUTE ORDER Page 4 of 4 Pages
Upon acceptance of the provisions of this Minute Order by the
Cities of Fort Worth and Westlake, Town of Trophy Club and Denton and
Tarrant Counties, IT IS ORDERED that a STATE HIGHWAY, be and is hereby
designated from Interstate Highway 35W, approximately 8.0 miles north
of Interstate Highway 820 to State Highway 114, approximately 1.0 mile
east of U. S. Highway 377; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that this State Highway be and is hereby
designated a CONTROLLED ACCESS FACILITY for development, maintenance,
and operation in accordance with the provisions of H. B. 179, 55th
Legislature, Interstate Highway 35W, approximately 8.0 miles north
of Interstate Highway 820 to State Highway 114, approximately 1.0 mile
east of U. S. Highway 377; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the Engineer -Director is authorized
to add these projects to the 4 -Year Letting Schedule of the 10 -Year
Project Development Plan; and after the Cities, Town and Counties have
fulfilled their responsibilities, proceed in the most feasible and
economical manner with project development to include any necessary
agreements, right of way acquisitions, utility adjustments, relocation
assistance and stage construction at an estimated cost of $25,000,000;
and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the construction stage of this
project shall be commenced on a schedule commensurate with the progress
of area development.
This Order shall become operative upon acceptance by the Cities
of Fort Worth and Westlake, Town of Trophy Club and Denton and Tarrant
Counties; and if not accepted within 90 days of the (1it(-? t1he
action herein contained shall be automatically canceled.
fitted by Examined and recommended by:
le) Administrative Assistant Approved Deputy Director
Engineer -Director
Minu+-e Number 86417
Date Passed OCT 28 87
RESOLUTION /j--
WHEREAS,
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WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake is desirous that a Spur
Freeway be constructed between Interstate 35W and State
Highway 114 in Tarrant and Denton Counties; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Department of Highways and
Public Transportation has passed Minute Order 85417 dated
October 28, 1987, regarding such project; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Department of Highways and
Public Transportation staff has approved the language and
exhibits of the attached letter of agreement dated 11/6/87 with
respect to State Highway 114, Roanoke Bypass, U.S. 377 Segment
and the Spur Freeway; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Town to accept Minute Order
86417 in order for the construction project to proceed; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS:
That the State of Texas Department of Highways and Public
Transportation Minute Order 86417 dated October 28, 1987, is
hereby accepted and the Mayor of the Town of Westlake is
authorized to execute, on behalf of Westlake, any documents
regarding the implementation of the Minute Order. This
Resolution of approval is conditioned upon the State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation delivering written notice
to the Town of Westlake and obtaining the Town's additional
approval if the location of the Spur Freeway or the relocation of
U.S. 377 through Westlake is changed or revised in any manner
from the alignment as discussed and shown in the Letter of
Agreement dated 11/6/87 and Exhibits, attached hereto as
Exhibit "A", between the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation and the landowners agreeing to donate the right-
of-way for the Spur Freeway and relocated U.S. 377.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of January, 1988.
DALE L. WHITE, MAYOR
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
ATTEST:
GERRY WHPTE
TOWN SECRETARY