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RESOLUTION NO. R2013-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FM 518 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF THE 118'ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE.
WHEREAS, The City Council desires to formally enter into an agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation to close FM 518 (S. Friendswood Drive)between FM 2351
and Whispering Pines in Galveston County; and
WHEREAS,the event will be located within the City of Friendswood's incorporated
area; and
WHEREAS,The State of Texas (hereinafter referred to as the "State") owns and
operates a system of highways for public use and benefit within Friendswood, Texas; and
WHEREAS,this event serves a public purpose to the City of Friendswood,its citizens
and visitors to the city.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FREINDSWOOD,TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The city Council does hereby authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Temporary Closure of State Right of Way.
Section 2. The Agreement of the Temporary closure of State Right of Way is hereby
attached as"Exhibit A".
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED this 1St day of July, 2013.
Kevin M. Hol d
ATTEST:
Mayor, CF'
Friendswood
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Melinda Welsh, TRMC '
City Secretary
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Patrol Division
June 4,2013
Traffic Control Plan
"Friendswood's 118`h 4"' of July Parade"
Thursday, July 4, 2013, 10:00 am
Farm to Market Traffic Stopping Points
FM 518 (South Friendswood Drive)
Whispering Pine Drive
Traffic will be stopped from traveling northbound on FM 518. Traffic will be allowed to
travel down Whispering Pines Drive/Friendswood-Link Road to Blackhawk Blvd. and
north to FM 2351.
FM 2351 (West Edgewood Drive)
Intersection of FM 2351 and FM 518
Clearview Drive
Traffic will be stopped from traveling northbound on FM 518. Traffic will be allowed to
travel down Clearview Drive to Quaker Drive to Heritage Drive to Pecan Drive to FM
2351. The reverse route will allow traffic from FM 2351 southbound back to Clearview
Drive and FM 518.
Intersection of FM 2351 and FM 518
Traffic will not be allowed to travel southbound on FM 518. Traffic will be allowed to
go east or west bound on FM 2351. Traffic traveling westbound FM 2351 can take
Sunset Drive to FM 528 and back to FM 518. Traffic on eastbound FM 2351 can take
Blar,khawk Blvd. to FM 528 and back to FM 518.
Side streets and parking lots' entrance/exits between above traffic stopping points will be
monitored by officers' assigned intersections, bicycle officers and officers assigned to
vehicles.
FM 518 traffic will be stopped ten(10) minutes prior to parade start time. (10:00 am)
Note: FM 518 northbound lane will be kept clear of traffic for emergency traffic only.
Information Posting: (Minimum 10 days in Advance of Event)
City of Friendswood Traffic Information Radio Station, 1650 AM
Agreement No.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF STATE RIGHT OF WAY
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the
Texas--Department -of-Transportation-,'--hereinafter called—the--"State;'--and--the- City-- --
Friendswood, a municipal corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized officers,
hereinafter called the "local government."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the State owns and operates a system of highways for public use and benefit,
including FM 518 in Galveston , County; and
WHEREAS, the local government has requested the temporary closure of
FM 518 for the purpose of 118th
Annual Friendswood 4th of July Parade, from 7/4/13 9:OOAM to 7/4/13 11:45AM as described
in the attached "Exhibit A," hereinafter identified as the "Event;" and
WHEREAS, the Event will be located within the local government's incorporated area; and
WHEREAS, the State, in recognition of the public purpose of the Event, wishes to cooperate
with the City so long as the safety and convenience of the traveling public is ensured and that
the closure of the State's right of way will be performed within the State's requirements; and
WHEREAS, on the 1st day of July , 2013 , the Friendswood City
Council passed Resolution No. R2013-09 , attached hereto and identified as "Exhibit B,"
establishing that the Event serves a public purpose and authorizing the local government to
enter into this agreement with the State; and
WHEREAS, 43 TAC, Section 22.12 establishes the rules and procedures for the temporary
closure of a segment of the State highway system; and
WHEREAS, this agreement has been developed in accordance with the rules and
procedures of 43 TAC, Section 22.12;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as
hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows:
AGREEMENT
Article 1. CONTRACT PERIOD
This agreement becomes effective upon final execution by the State and shall terminate upon
completion of the Event or unless terminated or modified as hereinafter provided.
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Article 2. EVENT DESCRIPTION
The physical description of the limits of the Event, including county names and highway
numbers, the number of lanes the highway has and the number of lanes to be used, the
proposed schedule of start and stop times and dates at each location, a brief description of
the proposed activities involved, approximate number of people attending the Event, the
number and types of animals and equipment, planned physical modifications of any man-
made or natural features in or adjacent to the right of way involved shall be attached hereto
_along_with_a_location_map_and—identified—as—"Exhibit—C."—
Article 3. OPERATIONS OF THE EVENT
A. The local government shall assume all costs for the operations associated with the Event,
to include but not limited to, plan development, materials, labor, public notification, providing
protective barriers and barricades, protection of highway traffic and highway facilities, and all
traffic control and temporary signing.
B. The local government shall submit to the State for review and approval the construction
plans, if construction or modifications to the State's right of way is required, the traffic control
and signing plans, traffic enforcement plans, and all other plans deemed necessary by the
State. The State may require that any traffic control plans of sufficient complexity be signed,
sealed and dated by a registered professional engineer. The traffic control plan shall be in
accordance with the latest edition of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
All temporary traffic control devices used on state highway right of way must be included in
the State's Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Devices List. The State reserves the right to
inspect the implementation of the traffic control plan and if it is found to be inadequate, the
local government will bring the traffic control into compliance with the originally submitted
plan, upon written notice from the State noting the required changes, prior to the event. The
State may request changes to the traffic control plan in order to ensure public safety due to
changing or unforeseen circumstances regarding the closure.
C. The local government will ensure that the appropriate law enforcement agency has
reviewed the traffic control for the closures and that the agency has deemed them to be
adequate. If the law enforcement agency is unsure as to the adequacy of the traffic control, it
will contact the State for consultation no less than 10 workdays prior to the closure.
D. The local government will complete all revisions to the traffic control plan as requested
by the State within the required timeframe or that the agreement will be terminated upon
written notice from the State to the local government. The local government hereby agrees
that any failure to cooperate with the State may constitute reckless endangerment of the
public and that the Texas Department of Public Safety may be notified of the situation as
soon as possible for the appropriate action, and failing to follow the traffic control plan or
State instructions may result in a denial of future use of the right of way for three years.
E. The local government will not initiate closure prior to 24 hours before the scheduled Event
and all barriers and barricades will be removed and the highway reopened to traffic within 24
hours after the completion of the Event.
F. The local government will provide adequate enforcement personnel to prevent vehicles
from stopping and parking along the main lanes of highway right of way and otherwise
prevent interference with the main lane traffic by both vehicles and pedestrians. The local
government will prepare a traffic enforcement plan, to be approved by the State in writing at
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least 48 hours prior to the scheduled Event. Additionally, the local government shall provide
to the State a letter of certification from the law enforcement agency that will be providing
traffic control for the Event, certifying that they agree with the enforcement plan and will be
able to meet its requirements.
G. The local government hereby assures the State that there will be appropriate passage
_—_allowance_for_emergency-vehicle travel_arnd-adequate-access_for_abutting_pr_operty owners
during construction and closure of the highway facility. These allowances and accesses will
be included in the local government's traffic control plan.
H. The local government will avoid or minimize damage, and will, at its own expense, restore
or repair damage occurring outside the State's right of way and restore or repair the State's
right of way, including, but not limited to, roadway and drainage structures, signs, overhead
signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, power poles and pavement, etc. to a condition
equal to that existing before the closure, and, to the extent practicable, restore the natural
and cultural environment in accordance with federal and state law, including landscape and
historical features.
Article 4. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Upon completion or termination of this agreement, all documents prepared by the local
government will remain the property of the local government. All data prepared under this
agreement shall be made available to the State without restriction or limitation on their further
use. At the request of the State, the Local Government shall submit any information required
by the State in the format directed by the State.
Article 5. TERMINATION
A. This agreement may be terminated by any of the following conditions:
(1) By mutual written agreement and consent of both parties.
(2) By the State upon determination that use of the State's right of way is not
feasible or is not in the best interest of the State and the traveling public.
(3) By either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations as set
forth herein.
(4) By satisfactory completion of all services and obligations as set forth herein.
B. The termination of this agreement shall extinguish all rights, duties, obligations, and
liabilities of the State and local government under this agreement. If the potential termination
of this agreement is due to the failure of the local government to fulfill its contractual
obligations as set forth herein, the State will notify the local government that possible breach
of contract has occurred. The local government must remedy the breach as outlined by the
State within ten (10) days from receipt of the State's notification. In the event the local
government does not remedy the breach to the satisfaction of the State, the local government
shall be liable to the State for the costs of remedying the breach and any additional costs
occasioned by the State.
Article 6. DISPUTES
Should disputes arise as to the parties' responsibilities or additional work under this
agreement, the State's decision shall be final and binding.
Article 7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES
The State and the Local Government agree that neither party is an agent, servant, or
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employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and
deeds as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and
agents.
Article 8. INSURANCE
A. Prior to beginning any work upon the State's right of way, the local government and/or its
contractors shall furnish to the State a completed "Certificate of Insurance" (TxDOT Form
1560,_latest_edition)_and_shall_maintain_the_insurance_in_full_force-and-effect-during-the-period that the local government and/or its contractors are encroaching upon the State right of way.
B. In the event the local government is a self-insured entity, the local government shall
provide the State proof of its self-insurance. The local government agrees to pay any and all
claims and damages that may occur during the period of this closing of the highway in
accordance with the terms of this agreement.
Article 9. AMENDMENTS
Any changes in the time frame, character, agreement provisions or obligations of the parties
hereto shall be enacted by written amendment executed by both the local government and
the State.
Article 10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The local government shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental
laws, regulations, ordinances and any conditions or restrictions required by the State to
protect the natural environment and cultural resources of the State's right of way.
Article 11. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION
In case one or more of the provisions contained in this agreement shall for any reason be
held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or
unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof and this agreement shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained
herein.
Article 12. NOTICES
All notices to either party by the other required under this agreement shall be delivered
personally or sent by certified U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such party at the
following respective addresses:
Local Government: State:
City of Friendswood Police Department Texas Department of Transportation
Captain Josh Rogers
Michael W. Alford, P.E.
1600 Whitaker Ave.
Friendswood, TX 77546 P.O. Box 1386
Houston Texas 77251-1386
All notices shall be deemed given on the date so delivered or so deposited in the mail, unless
otherwise provided herein. Either party hereto may change the above address by sending
written notice of such change to the other in the manner provided herein.
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Article 13. SOLE AGREEMENT
This agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties hereto and
supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements respecting the within
subject matter.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed
- - in duplicate-counterparts.-- ---- -- - ------ - -- - --- - - --THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
Executed on,behalf o local government by:
r„.
By ~` Date July 9t , 2013
City O lc} I
Typed or Phi ited Name and Title Kevin M. Holland
Mayor
THE STATE OF TEXAS
Executed for the Executive Director and approved for the Texas Transportation Commission
for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies or
work programs heretofore approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation
Commission. 1
By �� . aZe, Date 3
Dist fi t Engineer
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Exhibit A
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CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
1600 Whitaker Drive
Friendswood, Texas 77546-4177
281-996-3300 • Fax: 281-482-9318
June 4,2013
Application for Parade Permit
Use of State of Texas Right-of-Way for"Friendswood's 118"4"'of July Parade"
Applicant: City of Friendswood
Date: Thursday,July 4,2013
Location: 200 Block FM 518(So.Friendswood Dr.)to the 1100 Block FM 518 (So.Friendswood Dr.).
Time: 9:00 am-11:45 pm(approximately one(1)hour)and forty-five(45)minutes
Distance: Approximately 1 1/2 Miles(See attached map)
Mr. Sylvester E. Onwas,P.E.
District Traffic Engineer
Houston District
Texas Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 1386
Houston,Texas 77251-1386
Dear Mr.Onwas:
This permit request is for the annual"Friendswood's 110i 4°'of July Parade"that will utilize State of
Texas Right-of-Way from the 200 block FM 518 to the 1100 block FM 518. The City of Friendswood
Police Department will provide traffic control along the parade route. The parade will last approximately
one(1)hour and forty-five(45)minutes. A copy of the Certificate of Liability Insurance Form(TxDoT
Form 1560)for the City of Friendswood,Traffic Plan and a map showing the parade route is attached.
The City of Friendswood will clean up any litter or debris that is a result of the parade. The City of
Friendswood contact person will be Mr. Celestino Lopez,281-482-3392.
If you need further information or have questions,feel fi-ee to contact me at 281-996-3321 or
irogers@fi-iendswood.com
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
Josh Rogers
Captain, Patrol Division
Attachments
cc Mr. James Toney,Director Community Services
Lt.Doug Lauersdorf,Assistant Patrol Commander
Sgt.Erik Reyna,Parade Master
Traffic Permit File
Agreement No.
Exhibit B
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RESOLUTION NO. R2013-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE -
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FM 518 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF THE 118TR ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE.
WHEREAS, The City Council desires to formally enter into an agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation to close FM 518 (S. Friendswood Drive)between FM 2351
and Whispering Pines in Galveston County; and
WHEREAS,the event will be located within the City of Friendswood's incorporated
area; and
WHEREAS, The State of Texas (hereinafter referred to as the "State") owns and
operates a system of highways for public use and benefit within Friendswood, Texas; and
WHEREAS,this event serves a public purpose to the City of Friendswood,its citizens
and visitors to the city.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FREINDSWOOD, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The city Cormeil does hereby authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Temporary Closure of State Right of Way.
Section 2. The Agreement of the Temporary closure of State Right of Way is hereby
attached as "Exhibit A".
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED this 1st day of July,2013.
Kevin M. of d
Mayor, City I Friendswood
ATTEST:
Melinda Welsh, TRMC A
City Secretary
co
Agreement No.
Exhibit C
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City of Friendswood Electronic Bill Board, Stevenson Park on FM 518
City's Official newspaper
Group Builder information program.
City's Website
Contact Persons:
Mr. Jaynes Toney, Director, Community Services Division 281-996-3229
Lt. Doug Lauersdorf, Assistant Police Patrol Commander 281-996-3371
Sgt. Matt Wise,Parade Master 281-996-3329
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