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COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
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Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
John A. Comeaux, P.E. Director of Public Works
December 27, 2006
P.R. #13934-TxDOT Removal of FM 823 from State Highway System.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 13934 supporting
TxDOT's request to remove FM 823 from the State Highway System.
BACKGROUND
FM 823 is an unused roadway that connects to State Highway 73 on the south and to the
area once occupied by the Arco Polymers Chemical Plant on the north. The local TxDOT
office wants to remove FM 823 from the State Highway System and to use the southern
end as a materials stockpile location
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT
None.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
None.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 13934 supporting
TxDOT's request to remove FM 823 from the State Highway System.
John A. Comeaux, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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P.R. No. 13934
I2/27/06 psb
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION RE(~UESTt'NG SUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) TO REMOVE FM
823 FROM THE STATE Ht'GHWAY SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, TxDOT is charged with the responsibility for maintenance of FM
823; and,
WHEREAS, FM 823 is currently unused; and,
WHEREAS, TxDOT has requested that the City of Port Arthur City Council pass a
resolution in favor of TxDOT removing FM 823 from the State Highway System (see
Exhibit 1); and,
WHEREAS, TxDOT will use the southern end of the roadway as a stockpile
location (see Exhibit 2) once it is closed; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinion in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of ., A.D. 2007
at a
Ayes:
meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
__ Mayor:
Councilmembers:
P.R. No. 13934
Page 2
Noes:
Attest:
Mayor
City Secretary
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION
Steve Fitzgibbons
City Manager
John A. Comeaux, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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EXHIBIT 1
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John Comeaux
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"Scott Ayres" <SAYRES@dot.state.tx.us>
"John Comeaux" <jcomeaux@podarthur.net>
"Jack Moser" <JMOSER@dot.state.tx. us>
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 2:05 PM
FM 823-.pdf
FM 823
Johrl,
Attached is a PDF layout of FM 823 for your use. We are asking that the City Council pass a resolution
in favor of TxDOT removing FM 823 from the State system. It is our intent to use the southern end of
this roadway as a stockpile location once it is closed. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call.
Thank you,
Scott Ayres
TxDOT
(409) 722-8377
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12/22/2006
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