HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 54 BBBLLJ / im/ 11 / 15 / 7 1
5/ 1310 16
A R E S 0 L U T I 0 N
WHEREAS, damage to the Mariposa Street Viaduct at the
Southern Pacific railroad tracks has resulted in a situation
of grave urgency for the citizens of Beaumont in commuting
between the downtown area and south Beaumont; and,
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 12, 1971, and by
oral agreement, the Southern Pacific Land Company has agreed
to convey to the 01ty of Beaumont an easement for the con-
struction of;a'ftemporary street across the Southern Pacific
tracks),-dntingent on the City's agreement to pay for certain
-specified work on three existing track crossings at an estimated
cost of $3,680;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the City of Beaumont shall pay for the cost of
removing, replacing, and resurfacing three track crossings in
accordance with .a certain estimate of cost provided by the
Office of Chief Engineer of Southern Pacific dated November 8,
1971, and attached to the aforementioned letter of November 12,
1971, from the Southern Pacific Land Company, bearing a total cost
estimate of $3,680; provided, however, that the contribution of
the City of Beaumont to the said project shall in no event
exceed $4,000; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the City of Beaumont will cement stabilize a
section of the subbase 12' x 54' x 12" thick under each of the
aforementioned three existing tracks and apply asphalt across
these existing tracks in accordance with Southern Pacific
specifications; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the City of Beaumont does hereby accept a license
Avenue across Southern Pacific property, being an easement of
1.280 acres, more or less, in accordance with that certain
drawing prepared by the Office of Chief Engineer, Houston,
Texas, of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company, more
particularly identified as Drawing No. 71-1462, and dated
November 11, 1971, which drawing is incorporated by reference
herein as fully and completely as though it were a part of this
resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Public Works Department is hereby authorized
to begin construction of said temporary street; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the great burden placed upon other streets in the
City of Beaumont necessary for the commutation between downtown
Beaumont and south Beaumont, resulting in increased traffic on
other streets, and the corresponding burden on the citizenry
and businesses of the City of Beaumont creates an emergency
and urgent public necessity making imperative the immediate
passage of this resolution without posting notice thereof for
three days preceding the day of the meeting, as required by
Article 6252-17(f) of the Texas Civil Statutes, except in the
event of an emergency or urgent public necessity.
PASSED by the City Council this ,4 day of /U
1971.
Mayor -