AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2019-24R, approving a Municipal Maintenance Agreement with the State of Texas that fixes responsibility for the maintenance of State Highways within and through the corporate limits of the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: February 5, 2019
Department: Eng/CIP
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Ordinance 1978-8
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Background Information:
Chapter 311 of the Texas Transportation Code states that when a City incorporates (or, any existing City extends its city limits), the city government becomes responsible for all the roads within their City limits, which includes the State System numbered routes. Chapter 211.002 of the Texas Transportation Code states the Texas Transportation Commission's ability to enter into an agreement with cities to assume liabilities and responsibilities for State System highways within the boundaries of a City. Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order 58588 dated October 28, 1966 provides the parameters of what can be included in the MMA.
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