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RESOLUTION NO. 658
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND
ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OR UPGRADING OF PASSIVE WARNING DEVICES AT
RAILROAD CROSSINGS IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
WHEREAS, the State of Texas proposes to install or
upgrade passive warning devices at various railroad crossings
within the City of Baytown; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is of benefit to the City
of Baytown and its citizens by providing safer railroad
crossings ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees to the terms of the
agreement proposed by the State of Texas , a copy of which is
attached as Exhibit "A" ; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN:
Section 1 : That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to execute and attest to the agreement
with the State of Texas for the installation or upgrading of
passive warning devices at railroad crossings in the City of
Baytown.
Section 2 : This resolution shall take effect from and
after its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of
the City Council this 25th day of January 1979.
41IMETT 0. HUTTO, Mayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
SC OTT BOUNDS , City Attorney
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Co:7nnsSION S"f A'f E. DEPARTNIGNT OF IUGIIIVAYS ENGINEER.OI:tCCTOR
AN PUIII,ICOXRA�`7 6ORTATION 8. L. OEBERRY
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REAGAN HOJSTON. CHAIRMAN P 13 1 —
OEARL C GSMO Houston, Texas 77001
CNl.R iES E SI\IONS
January 5, 1979
IN REPLY REFER TO
Subject: Placement of Passive Warning Devices at FILE NO D-leS
Public Railroad Grade Crossings
Hon . Emmett 0. Hutto
\iayor, City of Baytown
P. 0. Box 424
Baytown, Texas 77520
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 on
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/tf&W-X�ix,'ILof Baytown 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
improvements.
Sincerely yours
B. L. DeBerry
Engineer-Di
By:
Y.yro:fBlaschke, Chief Engineer
of Maintenance Operations
Approved by on the _ day of 197 ,
under authority granted by Re olution passed oa the ^ day of 197_.
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