File #: 24-7441    Version: 1 Name: ILA with Kaufman County (FM 741 and Heartland Pkwy.)
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 10/22/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/4/2024 Final action: 11/4/2024
Title: Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Kaufman County for the construction of signals at FM 741 and Heartland Parkway with Kaufman County being responsible for all construction costs in an amount not to exceed $377,316.00.
Attachments: 1. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement

Title

Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Kaufman County for the construction of signals at FM 741 and Heartland Parkway with Kaufman County being responsible for all construction costs in an amount not to exceed $377,316.00.

 

Body

The Interlocal Cooperation Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 791) allows local governments to contract with one another for services.  The City of Mesquite and Kaufman County agree that the FM 741 and Heartland Parkway signal construction project will not exceed $377,316.00.  The amount will be reimbursed by Kaufman County.  The project is within the Mesquite city limits and Kaufman County Commissioner Precinct No. 4.

 

Financial Implications

Kaufman County will be responsible for all construction costs not to exceed $377,316.00 and will be invoiced by the City on a monthly basis.

 

Recommended/Desired Action

Staff recommends the City Manager be authorized to finalize and execute an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Kaufman County.

 

Attachment(s)

Interlocal Cooperative Agreement

 

Drafter

Tracy Romo

 

Head of Department

John L. Mears, P.E.