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Ord. 1115 06-09-03ORDINANCE NO. 1115 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF PEARLAND, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS/LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF FM 518 AND SUNRISE BLVD., IN THE CITY OF PEARLAND; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. The certain agreement between the State of Texas and the City of Pearland, for the installation, construction, existence, use, operation and maintenance of certain highway traffic signals/lighting at the intersection of FM 518 and Sunrise Blvd., in the City of Pearland, attached as Exhibit "A," be and the same is hereby approved, and the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Pearland, and to transmit the same to the State of Texas for appropriate action. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Pearland and it is accordingly so ordained. PASSED and APPROVED ON FIRST READING this the 9th day of June , A.D., 2003. TOM REID MAYOR ORDINANCE NO. 1115 ATTEST: YdUNG L Y SE ETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ( n . Gale..., DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY PASSED and APPROVED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING this the 23rd day of June , A. D., 2003. ATTEST: MC APPROVED AS TO FORM: cam---- 11, DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY 2 TOM REID MAYOR Exhibit "A" Ordinance No. 1115 AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE TO INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN INDIVIDUAL SIGNALS IN CITY UNDER 50,000 OR FREEWAY SIGNALS IN CITY OVER 50,000 POPULATION STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TRAVIS § THIS AGREEMENT, dated this 13 day of Ig-tt-41 by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the "State," Party of the First Part; and the City of Pearland , 20 03 Brazoria County, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized officers under an Ordinance/Resolution, passed the ,2-3 day of Mp , 20 03, hereinafter called the "City," Party of the Second Part, is made to become effective when fully executed by both parties. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the City has authorized the installation, operation, and maintenance of highway traffic signals) by Ordinance/Resolution, passed on the Z 3 day of ..9 , 20 03, at the location(s) shown on EXHIBIT 1, attached hereto and made a part hereof; WHEREAS, the State under the provisions of Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Section 25.5, has authority to install, operate, and maintain traffic signals on freeway type highways in all cities and on other highway routes in cities of less than 50,000 population (latest Federal Census); and 1 of 5 AGREEMENT (TRAFFIC SIGNAL — TYPE I) MOD 7-00 WHEREAS, the City has a population of over/less than 50,000 population according to the latest Federal Census; and WHEREAS, the State wishes to cooperate with the City in the installation of traffic signal (s) at the location (s) shown in EXHIBIT 1. AGREEMENT 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, it is agreed as follows: 1. The Texas Department of Transportation will prepare plans and specifications, and City will install said highway traffic signal (s). The Texas Department of Transportation will furnish materials listed on the project plans, supervise construction and, upon completion of construction, will furnish the power and operate and maintain said highway traffic signal (s). 2. The City hereby consents to the construction of the highway traffic signal (s) shown on EXHIBIT 1 by the approval of the location and manner of construction as shown on the plans and described in the specification. 3. The City will exercise no control whatsoever over the operation, maintenance, use, or existence of the highway traffic signal (s) without written authority from the Texas Department of Transportation. 4. The State shall have the authority to make such changes in the design and operation of the highway traffic signal (s) as it may deem necessary and advisable to promote the safe, convenient, and orderly movement of traffic. 2 of 5 AGREEMENT (TRAFFIC SIGNAL — TYPE I) MOD 7-00 5. The City will be responsible for the police enforcement required for securing obedience to the highway traffic signal (s). 6. In the event the signal (s) installed in accordance with this Agreement become unnecessary or are removed for any reason, this Agreement shall terminate. 7. The State will not incur any financial obligation to the City as a result of this Agreement. 8. The State will retain ownership of all materials and equipment furnished and installed under this Agreement. 9. The City acknowledges that it is not an agent, servant, or employee of the State and thus, is responsible for its own acts and deeds and for those of its agents or employees during the performance of the work defined in this Agreement. 10. This Agreement may be terminated by any of the following conditions: (a) By mutual consent and agreement of the parties hereto. (b) In the event the population of the City exceeds 50,000, in accordance with the latest Federal Census. Termination of this Agreement shall extinguish all rights, obligations, and liabilities of the parties hereto. 11. Any changes in the provisions of this Agreement or obligations of the parties hereto shall be enacted by a written amendment executed by both the State and the City. 12. In case one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability 3 of 5 AGREEMENT (TRAFFIC SIGNAL — TYPE I) MOD 7-00 shall not affect any other provisions hereof and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. 13 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, addressed to such party at the following respective addresses: State: Mr. Gary K. Trietsch, P.E., District Engineer Texas Department of Transportation P. O. Box 1386 Houston, Texas 77251-1386 City: The Honorable Tom Reid Mayor, City of Pearland 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, Texas 77581 All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless otherwise provided herein. Either party hereto may change the above address by sending written notice of such change to the other in the manner provided herein. 14. This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting the within subject matter. 4 of 5 AGREEMENT (TRAFFIC SIGNAL — TYPE I) MOD 7-00 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in duplicate on the dates shown hereinbelow. ATTEST: Executed on behalf of the City, this 23rd day of June , 20 03 . Bv: City Manager THE STATE OF TEXAS Executed by 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. APPROVED: District Engineer Houston District Date: 1, 3 D L p 5 of 5 AGREEMENT (TRAFFIC SIGNAL — TYPE I) MOD 7-00