HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 14558: JOINT USE AGREEMENT (SPISD)INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: STEVE FITZGIBBONS, CITY MANAGER ~ ~.
r-xott: DALE L. WATSON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
suslEC'r: P.R. NO. 14558, JOINT tiSE AGREEMENT (SPISD)
DATE: 02/06/08
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that Proposed Resolution No. 14558 be approved. This Resolution would
authorize a joint use agreement between the City of Port Arthur and the Sabine Pass
Independent School District on the S13th Ave. right-of-way adjacent to their school.
BACKGROUND:
The Sabine Pass Independent School District has requested authorization to utilize the
unused S. 13`h Ave. right-of--way adjacent to their school for the loading and unloading of
school children. This would remove this activity from Tremont Street and reduce
congestion.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 14558 authorizing a joint use
agreement with the SPISD.
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P.R No.14558
02/06//08 DLW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL JOINT USE
AGREEMENT WITH THE SABINE PASS INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY USAGE OF
SOUTH 13T" AVE. BETWEEN SOUTH GULFWAY DR
AND TgEMONT
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the City of Port Arthur that the
City Manager enter into an interlocal Joint Use Agreement with. the Sabine Pass Independent
School District for right-of--way usage of S. 13a' Street between S. Gulfi;gay Dr. and Tremont for bus
loading and unloading during school hours, now, therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and
THAT the City Manager is authorized to enter into an Interlocal Joint Use Agreement with the
Sabine Pass Independent School District for right-of--way usage for bus loading and unloading of
students during school hours, as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof is
hereby adopted.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of February, A.D., 2008, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following Vote:
AYES: MAYOR~_
COUNCILMEMBERS:
P.R. NO. 14558
111/06/08
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ATTEST:
Mayor
City Secretary
APPRO1VED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager
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Director of Planning
Director of Public Works
EXHIBIT "A"
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
INTERLOCAL JOINT USE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur has a public right-of--way adjacent to
the Sabine Pass School, known as S. 13`h Ave.
WHEREAS, this public right-of-way is not improved or used for any
public access.
WHEREAS, the Sabine Pass Independent School District desires to enjoy
the use of this right-of-way for the loading and unloading of students.
WHEREAS, the City does not have any objections thereto, with the
following conditions:
1. All cost related to the construction and maintenance of facility shall be
the responsibility of the Sabine Pass Independent School District.
2. SPISD shall construct a screening fence on the west side of the right-
of-way to protect adjacent property owners.
3. SPISD shall indemnify and hold the City harmless for its activities
thereon.
da of .2008.
SIGNED on this the Y
SABINE PASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
By:
Malcolm Nash, Superintendent
day of .2008.
SIGNED on this the
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
By:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager