A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE FOR $12,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AND ASSOCIATED STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON FORDHAM BOULEVARD (2006-01-23/R-7e)

WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Town of Chapel Hill propose to make certain street and highway improvements to consist of the construction of curb and gutter and sidewalk located on US 15-501 (Fordham Boulevard) at the north east intersection with SR 1750 (S. Estes Drive) in Chapel Hill; and

WHEREAS, Department of Transportation and the Town of Chapel Hill propose to enter into an agreement for the construction of the aforementioned highway improvements whereby the Town of Chapel Hill agrees to design the project plans, acquire the right of way and adjust utilities, award construction contract and supervise project construction; and

WHEREAS, the agreement provides for the Town of Chapel Hill to be responsible for the costs of design and preparation of plans for the entire project, for the costs of engineering and supervision of construction of the entire project, and for administrative costs incurred in the acquisition of right of way of the project; and

WHEREAS, said agreement further provides for the Department of Transportation to reimburse the Town of Chapel Hill for the construction of the project to the maximum extent of $12,000 from STP-DA funds in accordance with the terms of the agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that said project is hereby formally approved and that the Town Manager and Clerk of this Municipality are hereby empowered to sign and execute the Agreement with the Department of Transportation.

This the 23^rd day of January, 2006.