1978R03- Agreement with State Department of Highways
RESOL UTI ON NO. ?9-R-3
A RESOLUTION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE r~YOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANS-
PORTATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF PASSIVE WARNING
DEVICES AT PUBLIC RAILROAD GRADE CORSSINGS.
WHEREAS, in compliance with Section 203 of the Highway
Safety Act of 1973, a Statewide Program to inventory and improve
passive protection at public railroad grade crossings has been
developed, and
WHEREAS, participation in the program is dependent upon
the acceptance and return of an agreement with the State Depart-
ment of Highways and Public Transportation, NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Mayor Robert C. Bueker is authorized to sign an agreement with
the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
entitled "Placement of Passive Warning Devices at Public Railroad
Grade Crossings".
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the ~~
day of 0!h;} , 19 7~ .
;fl~ 75:-~
Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
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COMMISSION STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS ENGINEER-DIRECTOR
-'- AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT A nON B. L. DEBERRY
REAGAN HOUSTON. CHAIRMAN -.-
DEWITT C. GREER AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
CHARLES E. SIMONS
Subject: Placement of Passive Warning Devices at IN REPL Y RElJ~tgs
FILE NO.
Public Railroad Grade Crossings
The Honorable Robert C. Bueker
Mayor, City of Schertz
Schertz, Texas 78154
Gentlemen:
In compliance with Section 203 of the Highway Safety Act of 1973, a Statewide
Program has been developed to inventory and improve passive protection at public
railroad grade crossings within the State. This program will provide for signing
and marking improvements at those public crossings where a need is defined by the
State acting by and through the State Department of Highways and Public Transporta-
tion. Federal funding for such improvements is to be provided by Section 203 of
the 1976 Highway Safety Act with State matching funds; no City or County funds will
be required.
Districtwide projects, which include your jurisdiction, are proposed to make the
necessary improvements. These projects will provide for the installation or
upgrading of crossbuck signs, number of track signs, advance warning signs, and
pavement markings to conform with the standards specified in the Texas Manual ~
Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Since improvement needs may be designated at crossings within your jurisdiction,
your participation in this program is recommended. Such participation will require
the acceptance and return of this agreement.
By your acceptance of this agreement, signing or marking improvements designated
in the proposed project can be made under the above mentioned funding. Existing
passive protection devices found to be nonstandard or in poor condition will be
salvaged and disposed of without credit to your jurisdiction. Upon completion
of the project, the newly installed or upgraded devices, excluding crossbuck and
number of track signs, shall become your jurisdiction's property and maintenance
responsibility.
By duly authorizing the signing and return of one copy of this letter, the
City~of Schertz grants permission for the State or
its. Agent to perform the work herein described as may be necessary to provide a
minimum passive warning system at those public street/road grade crossings of
railroads within its jurisdiction as defined and designated by the State.
Your early consideration and approval is requested to allow a project for said
imp rovement s .
Sincerely yours
Approved by ~-/C ;;Ef:~-L~ on the ~ day of , 197i
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under authority granted by R~~t~ passed.on the ~ day of , 197~
Witnessed ?'~' );L., ~_-~~_