HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-002 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
DONATION OF 4.837 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ALONG THE
EAST SIDE OF THE COTTON BELT RAILROAD, WEST OF IRON
HORSE BLVD, AND NORTH OF IH-820 TO THE FORT WORTH
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO BE USED FOR THE PUBLIC
PURPOSE OF THE TEXRAIL PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL ASSOCIATED DOUMENTS;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (the "FWTA") has received a
multi-million dollar federal grant from the United States Department of
Transportation to construct a twenty-seven mile commuter rail line to run
between Fort Worth and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport,
commonly referred to as the "TEXRaiI Project"; and
WHEREAS, As a part of the TEXRaiI Project, the commuter line will make stops at Iron
Horse Station and Smithfield Station, both of which will be located within
the boundary of the city of North Richland Hills; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of North Richland
Hills (the "City") and the FWTA, the City is required to provide monetary
support with the contribution of certain land located within the City
necessary for parking at the Iron Horse Station (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, FWTA, a regional transportation authority, is a public body corporate and
politic organized and existing under Chapter 452, Texas Transportation
Code; and
WHEREAS, The City and the FWTA each desire for the Property to be donated to the
FWTA and apply the appraised value of the Property towards the City's
local match for the grant and allow the donation to satisfy the City's
requirements to provide land necessary for the parking at Iron Horse
Station;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby authorizes the donation of 4.837 acres of city-
owned land located along the east side of the Cotton Belt Railroad, west
of Iron Horse Blvd., and north of IH-820, to the Fort Worth Transportation
Authority to meet the City of North Richland Hill's required contribution of
property for the TEXRaiI Project.
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SECTION 2.That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Revised Terms
of Purchase and all associated documents necessary to effect the
donation.
SECTION 3. That this authorization is contingent upon the Property's continuous use for
a public purpose. Should the property no longer be used for a public
purpose, ownership of the Property shall revert back to the City.
SECTION 4. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved; and all resolutions
of the City Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby amended or
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 22nd day of January, 2018.
CITY •F O' ICHLAND HILLS
By: ` IV /--1/
Oscar Trevino lira yor
ATTEST:
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Alicia Richardson,'City Secrdtary,.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Maleshia B. McGinnis, ity Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Mike Curtis .E., Managing Director
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