02-40
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RESOLUTION NO. 02-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A IDGHWAY
LIGHTING, MAINTENANCE, AND COMPENSATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLEARWATER AND
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes mandates that the City of Clearwater operate and maintain street
lighting on state roads within city limits; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater currently receives no compensation from the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) to perform said work; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of both the City of Clearwater and the FDOT to enter into a
Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proper and timely operation and maintenance of Highway Lighting is important
to the City for safety reasons; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement is the required
mechanism for the City to receive compensation for the operation and maintenance of street lights on state
roads within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement clarifies liabilities and ensures the sovereign immunity of the City;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby accepts and approves the Highway Lighting,
Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement between the City and FDOT.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Highway
Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement described in the Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8 th day of Augus t , 2002.
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000 C. Carassas
Assistant City Attorney
Attest:
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