HomeMy WebLinkAbout41-91 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 41-91
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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO COOPERATE IN A PROGRAM
REGARDING WARNING SIGNS AT BRIDGES.
WHEREAS, the 1978 Surface Transportation Assistance Act allows
participating Federal Aid funds for the erection of warning signs
at public highway bridges that are limited by weight, and
WHEREAS, there may be bridges under the City's jurisdiction
that should have warning signs placed regarding weight limit
restrictions, and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to comply with the
National Bridge Inspection Standards as administered by the
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) and
described in the manual entitled "Local Government Procedures for
Compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards",
hereafter referred to as the "Local Government Compliance Manual",
and
WHEREAS, this program has been approved by the AHTD and the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the installation of the
necessary load limit signs, funded in part with City funds and part
with Federal funds, and
WHEREAS, this resolution supersedes all previous agreements
regarding reimbursement for the installation of warning signs at
bridges with restrictive weight limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1.
in this program
Manual".
The City of Fayetteville intends to participate
as explained in the "Local Government Compliance
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• Section 2. As the City installs the load limit sign(s) at
the bridge locations designated by the AHTD and in accordance with
the specifications stated in the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices", the AHTD will bill the City for twenty percent (20%) of
the material costs. The City agrees to pay one hundred percent
(100%) of the material costs if the installation and written
notification is not made within one month from the date of material
requisition.
Section 3. The City may obtain bridge weight limit signing
materials from the AHTD not only for initial posting, but also for
replacement signing or altered load limit signing.
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Section 4. Upon completion of the sign installation, the
City will maintain the sign(s).
Section 5. The City agrees to return to the AHTD an annual
certification agreement regarding bridge posting and closing
status. As a supplement to this certification agreement, the AHTD
will provide to the City a current list of bridges requiring
posting or closing for verification and return to the AHTD. A copy
of the certification agreement is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of March
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