Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Temporary Closure of State Right of Way for the Purpose of Special Events
Summary
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Robyn Root, P.E., P.T.O.E., Traffic Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes the execution of an Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the temporary closure of the northbound east lane of Custer Road (FM 2478) between Collin McKinney Parkway and Stacy Road for three (3) special events.
· The temporary single lane closure will begin approximately thirty minutes before the special event starts for the day and the lane will be reopened to traffic at the conclusion of each event.
· Each temporary lane closure is estimated to extend for four (4) hours.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Cooper Fitness Center of Craig Ranch submitted an application for a special event permit with the City of McKinney for three (3) Sprint Triathlons in 2015; May 16, July 18, and September 12.
· The bicycle course of each triathlon begins and ends at Cooper Fitness Center with a portion of the race course on northbound Custer Road between Collin McKinney Parkway and Stacy Road.
· This is the same race route Cooper Fitness Center had for the 2014 Triathlons.
· A temporary closure along state right of way requires an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for each year.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· Funds for the setup of these special events are available in the operating budget of Public Works.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A