R2004-080 05-24-04RESOLUTION NO. R2004-80
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
ENTER INTO AN ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FM 518 AND SUNRISE
LAKE BOULEVARD.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That certain contract by and between the City of Pearland and the
Texas Department of Transportation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
made a part hereof for all purposes, is herebY authorized and approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute
and the City Secretary to attest a contract with Texas Department of Transportation for
traffic signal improvements at the intersection of FM 518 and Sunrise Lake Boulevard.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 24th day of I~ay ,
A.D., 2004.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
TOM REID
MAYOR
Exhibit "A"
Resolution No. R2004-80
CS J: 0912-00-266
Project No.: STP 2004(297)
County: Harris
Location: VA: Various Locations
Districtwide
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH
THE STATE OF TEXAS
THE COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE BY AND BETWEEN the State of Texas, acting through
the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the State, and the City of
Pearland, acting by and through its duly authorized officers, hereinafter called the Local
Government.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Transportation Code, Chapters 201, 221, 227, and 361, authorize the
State to lay out, construct, maintain, and operate a system of streets, roads, and
highways that comprise the State Highway System; and,
WHEREAS, Government Code, Chapter 791, and Transportation Code, §201.209 and
Chapter 221, authorize the State to contract with municipalities and political
subdivisions; and,
WHEREAS, Commission Minute Order Number 108812 authorizes the State to
undertake and complete a highway improvement generally described as the installation
of traffic signal improvements at various locations throughout the Houston District; and,
WHEREAS, the Local Government has requested that the State allow the Local
Government to participate in said improvement by providing a contribution to facilitate
the implementation of the installation of the traffic signal located at the intersection of
FM 518 and Sunrise Boulevard, hereinafter called the "Project"; and,
WHEREAS, the State has determined that such participation is in the best interest of
the citizens of the State;
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as
hereinafter set forth, the State and the Local Government do agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
Article 1. Time Period Covered
This agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes
the agreement fully executed, and the State and the Local Government will consider it
to be in full force and effect until the Project described herein has been completed and
accepted by all parties or unless terminated, as hereinafter provided.
Article 2. Project Funding and Work Responsibilities
The State will authorize the performance of only those Project items of work which the
Local Government has requested and has agreed to pay for as described in Attachment
A, Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities which is attached to and made a part
of this contract.
Article 3. Right of Access
If the Local Government is the owner of any part of the Project site, the Local
Government shall permit the State or its authorized representative access to the site to
perform any activities required to execute the work.
Article 4. Responsibilities of the Parties
The Local Government acknowledges that while it is not an agent, servant, nor
employee of the State, it is responsible for its own acts and deeds and for those of its
agents or employees during the performance of the work on the Project.
Article 5. Document and Information Exchange
Not Applicable.
Article 6. Interest
The State will not pay interest on funds provided by the Local Government. Funds
provided by the Local Government will be deposited into, and retained in, the State
Treasury.
Article 7. Inspection and Conduct of Work
Unless otherwise specifically stated in Attachment A, Payment Provision and Work
Responsibilities, to this contract, the State will supervise and inspect all work performed
hereunder and provide such engineering inspection and testing services as may be
required to ensure that the Project is accomplished in accordance with the approved
plans and specifications. All correspondence and instructions to the contractor
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performing the work will be the sole responsibility of the State. Unless otherwise
specifically stated in Attachment A to this contract, all work will be performed in
accordance with the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of
Highways, Streets, and Bridges adopted by the State and incorporated herein by
reference, or special specifications approved by the State.
Article 8. Increased Costs
Not Applicable.
Article 9. Maintenance
Upon completion of the Project, the State will assume responsibility for the
maintenance of the completed Project unless otherwise specified in Attachment A to
this agreement.
Article 10. Termination
This agreement may be terminated in the following manner:
· by mutual written agreement and consent of both parties;
· by either party upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations set forth
herein;
· by the State if it determines that the performance of the Project is not in the best
interest of the State.
If the contract is terminated in accordance with the above provisions, the Local
Government will be responsible for the payment of Project costs incurred by the State
on behalf of the Local Government up to the time of termination.
· In the event the Project is not constructed, the Local Government may seek
reimbursement from the State of the contributed funds.
· Termination of this agreement shall extinguish all rights, duties, obligations and
liabilities of the State under this agreement.
Article 11. Notices
All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered
personally or sent by certified or U.S. mail, postage prepaid or sent by electronic mail,
(electronic notice being permitted to the extent permitted by law but only after a
separate written consent of the parties), addressed to such party at the following
addresses:
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Local Government:
State:
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Drive
Pearland, Texas 77581
Texas Department of Transportation
P. O. Box 1386
Houston, Texas 77251-1386
Attn: Mayor
Attn: District Engineer
All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail,
unless otherwise provided herein. Either party may change the above address by
sending written notice of the change to the other party. Either party may request in
writing that such notices shall be delivered personally or by certified U.S. mail and such
request shall be honored and carried out by the other party.
Article 12. Sole Agreement
In the event the terms of the agreement are in conflict with the provisions of any other
existing agreements between the Local Government and the State, the latest
agreement shall take precedence over the other agreements in matters related to the
Project.
Article 13. Successors and Assigns
The State and the Local Government each binds itself, its successors, executors,
assigns, and administrators to the other party to this agreement and to the successors,
executors, assigns, and administrators of such other party in respect to all covenants of
this agreement.
Article 14. Amendments
By mutual written consent of the parties, this contract may be amended prior to its
expiration.
Article 15. State Auditor
The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds
from the state directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the
contract. Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a
subcontract under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor,
under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or
investigation in connection with those funds.
Article 16. Signatory Warranty
The signatories to this agreement warrant that each has the authority to enter into this
agreement on behalf of the party they represent.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE STATE AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT have
executed duplicate counterparts to effectuate this agreement.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
Executed for the Executive Director and approved for the Texas Transportation
Commission for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders,
established policies or work programs heretofore approved and authorized by the
Texas Transportation Commission.
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Date
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CITY OF PEARLAND
Typed or Printed Name and Title
Date
Bi 11 Ei sen, Ci t,y Manager
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CS J: 0912-00-266
Project No.: STP 2004(297)
County: Harris
Location: VA: Various Locations
Districtwide
Attachment A
Payment Provision
and
Work Responsibilities
Description of the Cost of the Items of Work
The State shall be responsible for the development and the construction of the traffic
signal located at the intersection of FM 518 and Sunrise Boulevard.
All work shall be in accordance with the State Standard Specifications for Construction
and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Local Government's participation in this Project is to supplement project funding to
facilitate the implementation of the Project: The Local Government's contribution to this
Project is $58,100.
Schedule of Payments
Upon final execution of this agreement, the Local Government will remit a check or
warrant (one payment) made payable to the Texas Department of Transportation in the
amount of $58,100, to be used as contribution toward construction of the proposed
Project.
Actual Cost A.qreement
The Local Government will contribute $58,100 as financial incentive toward the
construction of the Project.
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