1136RESOLUTION N0. 11
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY
AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION
ON INTERSTATE 40 AND INTERSTATE 55
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
The Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute that certain
CONTRACT AGREEMENT with the Arkansas State Highway Commission for
participation by the City of West Memphis in the installation, operation
and maintenance of continuous roadway illumination on Interstate
40 and Interstate 55 at various locations on the main lanes, ramps,
frontage roads, and cross roads within the City of West Memphis.
This Resolution adopted this ~ ~'-i}~ day of ~~r~,~{,. 'a , 1988.
APPROVED:
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AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into this day of ,
1988, by and between the Arkansas State Highway Commission, hereinafter
called "Commission", and the City of West Memphis Arkansas, hereinafter
called "City",
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties do hereby propose, for the benefit and safety
of the public to install, operate, and maintain continuous roadway illumination
on Interstate 40 and Interstate 55 at various locations on the main
lanes, ramps, frontage roads, and cross roads within the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide this public service, the City has expressed
a willingness to assist the Commission in defraying the cost of providing
illumination.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above provisions, the parties
hereto agree;
(1) The Commission will make any necessary field surveys, prepare
construction plans and specification, receive bids, award the construction
contract, and provide engineering supervision during construction and installation
of the illumination facility, all subject to the approvals, Federal laws,
rules, regulations, and orders that apply to a Federal-aid project.
(2) Upon completion of the project, in accord with the plans and
specifications, and acceptance of the project by the Commission, the City
will be notified in writing by the Commission that said project has been
completed and is ready for operation and maintenance by the City.
(3) The City will cooperate with the Commission in the preparation
of the construction plans for the illumination project, to the extent of
supplying all necessary data regarding line loadings, City transformer
locations, and power tie-in locations essential to the proper installation
of the illumination facilities.
(4) Upon notification by the Commission's engineer in charge of
the project that the facilities are ready for testing, the City will proceed
without delay to make necessary power connections for proper testing of
the facilities prior to acceptance of the project and release by the contractor.
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(5) Upon receipt of written notice that the project has been accepted
by the Commission, the City will immediately assume the continuing operation
and maintenance of the illumination facilities at no cost to the Commission.
The City further agrees to maintain and cperate the installed facilities
at the level and intensity of illumination intended by the contract plans
and specifications, subject at all times to the inspection and approval
of representatives of the Commission.
In the event the City fails or refuses to maintain the facilities
as outlined herein, the Commission is hereby authorized to assume maintenance
of the project and, by the appropriate Resolution, request the State Treasurer
to withhold from the City sufficient funds from the Municipal Turnback
Fund to defray the cost incurred for such maintenance.
(6) And further, that this Agreement remain in effect so long as
the Highway Commission uses this same policy for street lighting; but if
the Highway Commission changes their policy and assumes responsibility
for the complete operation of this type street lighting in the other parts
of the State, this Agreement would be void.
(7) Any addition, deletion, or change in the covenants set forth
above shall be made only upon mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
(8) This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their
successors or assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunder set their hands
and seals the day and date first written above.
ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
BY
Director
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CITY OF West Memphis, Arkansas
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Approximate rlonthly Power Costs for Roadway Illumination ~~
on I-40 and I-55 within the City of West Memphis ~
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Continuous Roadway Illumination with High Mast and Standard Light Poles
246 - 250 Watt H.P.S. @ $6.82/Mo. $1,677.72/Mo. ~
' 12 - 100' H.M. Poles @ $65.12/Mo. 781.44/Mo. _..
4 - 150' H.M. Poles @ $96.30/Mo. 385.20/Mo.
$2,844.36 Mo.
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