HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 4495 - Budget Changes - CM - Fund 1444 To Traffic Signal Capital Project - 05/19/1994Resolution No. 4495
May 19, 1994
RESOLUTION Item #28
WHEREAS, Section 102.010 of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas
authorizes City Councils to make changes in budgets for municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Budget Ordinance, the City Manager is
authorized to make transfers between funds, accounts, departments or programs for City
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it advisable to change the budget for municipal
purposes and reallocate funds as follows; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Manager of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to
make the following changes to the City of Lubbock Budget for municipal purposes:
$60,000 shall be provided from Fund 1444 (Traffic Control System Capital
Projects Fund/Unreserved-Undesignated Fund Balance) to provide for initial
funding for a traffic signal capital project to install a traffic signal at the
entrance (also known as Eileen Boulevard) to Lubbock Christian University at
19th Street (State Highway 114). Lubbock Christian University shall pay for
one half of the cost of the completed project in accordance with the letter
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
THAT a copy of the changes made to the City of Lubbock Budget pursuant to this
Resolution shall be filed with the City Secretary and County Clerk of Lubbock County as
required by law.
Passed by the City Council this
ATTEST:
Betty A Johnso City Secretary
APP OVED AS O
Larry V. offman, Dir or of Transportation
APPROVED AS TO
Donald G. Vandiver, First Assistant City Attorney
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May 11, 1994
May 9, 1994
Office of Traffic Engineering
Attn: Mr. Van Cook
P.O. Box 2000
Lubbock, Texas 79457
Dear Mr. Cook:
MAY 1994
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Exhibit A
Office of the President
I have reviewed your May 5, 1994, letter concerning the installation of a traffic light at the Eileen
and 19th street intersection. Lubbock Christian University pledges to provide funding for one-
half of the $60,000 project cost. We have talked with Mark Hindman, Director of Financial
Services, and we understand the terms of our payment. The university will make five equal
payments of $6,000 per year. Authorization to pay over a five year period allows for private
funding through friends of the university who have already shown an interest in this project;
however, are not capable of a one time $30,000 gift.
As you know, our private drive, Eileen street, has become a main thoroughfare for university,
high school, and elementary school traffic. Over the past five years we have seen a rising trend in
accidents at this intersection, particularly for people leaving our campus and proceeding west
bound. Consequently, installation of a traffic signal has been a frequent topic of discussion.
Without question, the signal is critically important to the safety of individuals requiring access to
our campus. Additionally, last year our student body prepared a petition of over 800 names (our
total enrollment is 1175) requesting the installation of a traffic signal. The City's flexibility in
terms allows us to meet the valid request of our student body and resolve a key safety issue that
has plagued us for half a decade.
Again, we appreciate your continued interest in this project, and we look forward to its
completion.
Most Sinc ,
L. Ken Jones
President
cc: Bob Cass, City Manager
Larry Hoffinan, Director of Transportation
Mark Hindman, Director of Financial Services
5601 19th Street 9 Lubbock, Texas 79407-2099 • (806)796-8800 9 Fax (806) 796-8917