HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2007-11 consent for construction,improvement,and maintenance of certain roads/acquisition of additional R.O.W. for such roads by Harris County
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
.Tuly 23, 2007
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Appropriation
Requested By: S. Gillett
Source of Funds:
Department: Public Works
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted.
Exhibits:
Resolution
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits:
Letter from Harris Coun
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The attached letter outlines the requirement for the City of La Porte to pass a resolution
consenting to the possible condemnation of property for right-of-way acquisition by Harris
County. The roads proposed for construction are:
. Fairmont Parkway from South 16th to State Hwy 146
. Sens Road from 300 feet North of Spencer Highway to 3000 feet north of North H Street
. Sens Road from 300 feet North of North H Street to Grade Separation at State HWY 225.
Action Required bv Council: Approve Resolution consenting to the acquisition of additional
right of way as needed by Harris County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007- / /
A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CITY'S CONSENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN
ROADS AND THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL RIGHT OF WAY FOR
SUCH ROADS WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS.
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WHEREAS, certain roads located within the incorporated boundaries of the City of La Porte are
in need of construction, improvement and maintenance;
WHEREAS, such roads have historically been improved and maintained by Harris County, and
have been carried on the Harris County Road Log;
WHEREAS, such roads include the following:
Fairmont Parkway from 16th Street to S.H. 146;
Sens Road from 300 Feet North of Spencer Highway to 300 Feet North of Avenue "H";
Sens Road from 300 Feet North of Avenue "H" to Grade Separation at S.H. 225;
WHEREAS, such construction, improvement and maintenance benefits the residents of the City
of La Porte and Harris County and serves the transportation needs of the traveling public;
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides the City of La Porte with exclusive dominion, control and
jurisdiction in, upon, and over and under the public streets, avenues, alleys and highways of the
City;
WHEREAS the consent of the City has been requested to avoid jurisdictional conflicts and to
provide coordination between the departments of the City and County;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1: The findings of the City Council of the City of La Porte contained in the
recitals of this resolution are hereby adopted and approved.
Section 2: The City of La Porte consents to the location, alignment, construction, and
maintenance by Harris County of the roads described above.
Section 3: The City of La Porte consents to the acquisition of such additional right of
way for such roads by the County as the County may find necessary and convenient including
but not limited to acquisition by purchase, donation or condemnation.
Section 4: The City of La Porte acknowledges that Harris County has concurrent
jurisdiction with the City of La Porte with respect to those roads described herein;
Section 5:
Council.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage by the City
Section 6: All officials, employees and departments of the City of La Porte are
authorized to take such actions as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this
resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 23rd day of July, 2007.
By:
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ALTON E. PORTER
Mayor
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A. GILIErr
City Secretary
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KNOX W. ASKINS
City Attomey
HARRIS COUNTY
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT
ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
1001 Preston Avenue
Seventh Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 755-5370
27 June 2007
Mr. Steve Gillett
Director of Public Works
City of La Porte
2963 North 23rd Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
SUBJECT: Roadways Located within the Incorporated Boundaries of the City
of La Porte
Dear Mr. Gillett:
.As you are aware, Harris County has several road projects presently under design that
are located in the City of La Porte. Acquisition of right-of-way will be required. I
have been advised by the County Attorney's Office that the County needs to obtain
consent of the City before the County can take action to condemn property (if
required) within a city for a road. Attached is a Resolution that addresses this issue.
It is requested that the City execute the Resolution and then provide me with a copy
of the approved Resolution.
Your immediate attention to the subject matter would be appreciated.
r . Castille, P.E.
Project Coordinator for
Precinct 2
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Attachment as noted
cc: Roel Garcia, Pet. 2
Deborah M. Vaughn, HePID
Central File
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