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COUNCIL
ITEM CAPTION;
Consideration of approving a resolution supporting the Traffic Light
Synchronization Program and authorizing the MaMrto sign.
SUBMITTED BY: STAFF R~P.: M. Shohre Daneshmandp
Acting City En i~j_~e.e~
OTHER REP.:
DATE: Sept. 16, 1991
On August 16, 1991, Staff submitted a grant application for Traffic
Signal Synchronization (TLS) to the SDHPT. If approved, the City will
be furnished with related contract for consideration of acceptance. At
that time Staff will bring this item forward for discussion.
Please note that the City's obligation toward implementatiOn of this
program would be 25% cost sharing and/or in-kind contribution, if the
City Council so chooses to accept the grant.
Staff will be available to answer any questions.
LEGAL REVIEW BY: REVIEWED BY CM: (/,
AGENDA REQUEST FORM REVISED
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell recognizes that it is in the interest
of the national economy to promote the conservation of energy resources
and to reduce our nation's dependence on costly foreign oil; and,
WHEREAS, the retiming of signals by the City of Coppell will
provide benefits to the local community in the form of improved traffic
flow, reduced fuel consumption, reduced vehicle operating costs, reduced
air pollutant emissions, and improved safety due to smoother traffic flow;
and,
WHEREAS, funds have been established and are available through the
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for grants to local
governments for traffic signal retimin§ projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF COPPELL,
TEXAS, authorizes the submission of an application to the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation for a Traffic Light
Synchronization grant and, if the application is selected for funding, the
City Manager of the City of Coppell is hereby authorized and empowered to
execute in the name of the City of Coppell all necessary application,
contracts, and agreements to implement and carry out the purposes
specified in this resolution.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was passed byb%he~City/Council of the City
of Coppell, Texas, this ~/ day of _ .~~ .~ , 199i.
THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ATTEST
Dorothy Timmon/~-Ci-%~ Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lawrence W. Jackson rney
C) COPPELL HISTORIC DISTRICT
There was no report at this time.
D) DCAD
There was no report at this time.
E) ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
There was no report at this time.
F) FINANCE
There was no report at this time.
G) LIBRARY
There was no report at this time.
H) METROCREST RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (DRUG AWARENESS)
The Red Ribbon Campaign for drug prevention kick off is October
23. Everyone is asked to wear red that day and give their support.
I) MUD ABSORPTION
There was no report at this time.
J) NCTCOG
There was no report at this time.
K) PARK
Signage will be addressed at the next Park Board meeting on October
7, 1991.
L) RECYCLING COMMITTEE
There was no report at this time.
M) SCHOOL
There was no report at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 28 A. Consideration of approving three (3) drainage
easements and two (2) sanitary sewer easement
dedication documents, regarding Heartz Road
Improvements, by the ABQ Federal Savings Bank and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
B. Consideration of approving an Escrow Agreement with
Pulte Homes of Texas for street assessment in the
amount of $72,900 for Coppell Road, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
C. Consideration of approving a r~olution ~upporting
the Traffic Light Synchronization program an~
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consideration to award bid for an annual contract
for cold lay asphalt material to Vulcan Materials~
Company.
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E. Consideration for awarding a bid for the repair of
Subgrade Failures to Westhill Terrace, Inc., for a
total not to exceed $92,785.00.
F. Consideration to award bid for an annual contract
for crushed or broken aggregate material to Marock,
Inc.
G. Consideration for awarding a bid for an annual
contract for the purchase of sign material to
Sargent Sowell, Roadrunner Traffic Supply, Price
Barricade and Signal Company, Inc., Highway Signs
and Paint.
H. Consideration to award bid for an annual contract
for hot mix asphalt material to Reynolds Asphalt.
I. Consideration of an ordinance abandoning a sanitary
sewer easement no longer necessary for City
services, generally located at the northwest corner
of Sandy Lake Road and Heartz Road, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Councilman Weaver requested Item A be pulled from the Consent
Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Items 28 B
through 28 I with 28 C carrying Resolution #092491.3, and 28 I
carrying Ordinance $ 91530. Councilman Morton seconded the motion.
The motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Thomas and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to decline Item 28 A.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman,
Thomas and Nelson voting in favor of denying the motion.
EXECUTIVE S~SSION (Closed to the Public)
Item 5-ES A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f), discussion
concerning the negotiating position of the City
with respect to agreements involving interests in
land and the value of real property.
1. Contract for Real Estate
2. Easements - Grapevine Springs Sewer Line, Fire
Station Site
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion
concerning personnel.
1. Personnel.
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e, Senate Concurrent
Resolution Number 83, discussion with City Attorney
concerning matter involving privileged
communications between attorney and client.
The City Council convened into Executive Session at i1:43 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 24, 1991 as allows under the above stated
article. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session at 12:28 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
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