RE 2010-0727.1RESOLUTION NO. 20/0 -- 072 7, f
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO REDUCE DENTON TAP
ROAD TO ONE LANE NORTHBOUND AND ONE LANE
SOUTHBOUND FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 40 CALENDAR DAYS
FROM THE BEGINNING OF WORK; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
FOR ROAD CLOSURE BEYOND 40 CALENDAR DAYS; PROVIDING
FOR A BONUS AWARD FOR COMPLETION AND ROAD RE-
OPENING IN LESS THAN 30 CALENDAR DAYS; AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Bethel Road at the intersection of Denton Tap Road is planned to undergo
reconstruction with the construction of Bethel Road from Denton Tap to Penfolds; and
WHEREAS, during the period of said reconstruction, traffic on the street and intersection
will be severely impaired; and
WHEREAS, reconstruction of the intersection within the existing right -of -way requires
closure of two lanes of Denton Tap Road at the Bethel Road intersection; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor shall maintain one lane northbound and one lane southbound of
Denton Tap Road; and
WHEREAS, after consideration the City Council has determined that it would be in the
best interest of the City and its citizens to provide for a more expedient and safer reconstruction
process by permitting the reduction of Denton Tap to one lane northbound and one lane southbound
at the intersection during the period of reconstruction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Engineer and Contractor is hereby authorized to undertake the
necessary steps to reduce Denton Tap to one lane northbound and one lane southbound for a period
of 40 calendar days.
SECTION 2. That the Contractor is authorized and directed to cause the erection of signs
and official traffic control devices as is necessary and to give notice of alternate routes of travel as
provided herein.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
as the law and charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the — 2 # -t & — day of
2010.
APPROVED:
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BOB MAHALIK, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
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ROBERT E. HAGER,
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