HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18273: TXDOT PERFORM A STUDY ON THE COST AND CONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK OVER HWY 69 P. R. No. 18273
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO REQUEST THAT
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (TXDOT) PERFORM A
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE COST AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK OVER HIGHWAY 69 AT THE CENTRAL MALL
AND WALMART AREA (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS)
WHEREAS, there have been numerous accidents and fatalities
along Highway 69 around the Central Mall and Walmart area from
pedestrians trying to cross the highway; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the citizens
that we request the State to perform a feasibility study on the
cost and construction of a pedestrian crosswalk over Highway 69 at
the Central Mall and Walmart area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that this is in the best
interest of the citizens and for their safety.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are
true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby requests that
TxDOT perform a feasibility study on the cost and construction of
a pedestrian crosswalk over Highway 69 at the Central Mall and
Walmart area.
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Section 3. That City Secretary is herein requested to send
a copy of this Resolution to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution
be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of April, A.D.,
2014, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
V D AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
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