A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL AND THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR REHABILITATION AND EXPANSION OF THE TOWN’S TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM (2007-05-21/R-5)

WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (Department) and the Town of Chapel Hill (Municipality) have a mutual interest in the efficient and effective operation of traffic signals on the system serving Chapel Hill and Carrboro; and

WHEREAS, the provisions of the North Carolina General Statutes 136-66.1 and 136-18 authorize the Municipality to contract with the Department for providing adequate traffic operation controls and control devices for the safe and efficient utilization of roadways; and

WHEREAS, the Department and the Municipality have prepared a mutually acceptable agreement for the rehabilitation and expansion of the traffic signal system serving Chapel Hill and Carrboro;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Town Manager to execute an Agreement between the Town of Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Department of Transportation for rehabilitation and expansion of the traffic signal system serving Chapel Hill and Carrboro substantially in the form attached to the Council May 21, 2007 report.

This the 21^st day of May, 2007.