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1992-029City of Southlake, Texas RESOLUTION NO. 92-29 WHEREAS, in 1987 the City of Southlake was advised by letter from the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation that the estimated cost of curb and gutter and storm sewer in Southlake was $800,000; and, WHEREAS, the City relied on the estimate from the State and committed to pay for the cost of curb and gutter and storm sewer in Southlake, in return for which the State agreed to prepare construction plans and pay for the cost of reconstructed paving of FM1709 in Southlake; and, WHEREAS, the estimated cost of curb and gutter and storm sewer in Southlake has increased from $800,000 to $2,173,000; and, WHEREAS, the City of Southlake offered to provide a lump sum contribution of $1,000,000 toward the cost of curb and gutter and storm sewers; and, WHEREAS, the City requested assistance from State Senator Bob Glasgow in receiving approval from the Transportation Commission of the Texas Department of Transportation, of the City's offer; and, WHEREAS, through the intervention of Senator Glasgow the Transportation Commission agreed to assume the cost of curb and gutter and storm sewer above the $1,000,000 provided by the City of Southlake and to proceed with the reconstruction project; now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHLARE, THAT: 1. The City Council of the City of Southlake officially recognizes the contribution of State Senator Bob Glasgow in securing approval from the Transportation Commission for the City's contribution to the FM1709 reconstruction project, thereby assuring that the project will be carried out as originally intended and contracted. 2. The City Council expresses its appreciation to Senator Glasgow for his valuable assistance to the citizens of Southlake in keeping the FM1709 project on course. Passed and approved this `l day of • 1992. i ATTEST: or, "-CawJk eZs ity Secretary, Sandra LeGrand 92-29AES/0RDRRESAb