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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2008-01 Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon/agreement for temporary closure of state rights-of-way B REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested, 4-20-08 ~ Requested By: Richard F. Reff if; ~ Budl!et Source of Funds: Department: Cit" Onn~l:il Account Number: Report: Resolution: XX Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Resolution for Triathlon 4-20-08 Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION A Resolution recognizing the Second Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon to be held the morning of April 20, 2008 in conjunction with the ceremonies at the San Jacinto Monument. The triathlon will be held within the City limits, also encompassing parts of Baytown and Deer Park and will require street closure requests that must be submitted and approved by TX Dot. Date RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 0 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO TRIATHLON AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation requires the City of La Porte to enter into an agreement for the temporary closure of State rights-of-way for closure of various streets for the purpose of the Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. That the Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon is an event that serves a public purpose. This event is open to the public and will also attract visitors from outside the city limits of La Porte. Section 2. That the City of La Porte will fulfill all necessary requirements established by 43 TAC, Section 22.12 which establishes the rules and procedures for the temporary closure of a segment of the State highway system. Section 3. That the City Manager be designated to coordinate the event activities. Passed by the City Council this 25th day of February, 2008. CITY OF LA PORTE ~y~ Alton E. Porter Mayor , A,ST: A ,,} ~ I /1 i1fj~ti // ~1(j/JI Martha A. Gillett City Secretary APPZD: t ~T~ 4" I Knox W. Askins City Attorney