02-36
RESOLUTION NO. 02-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLEARWATER AND THE STATE
OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of both the City of Clearwater and the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) to enter into a Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proper and timely operation and maintenance of traffic signals is important to
the City for safety reasons; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement is the required
mechanism for City Traffic personnel to operate and maintain traffic signals 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 COl\1MISSION OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby accepts and approves the Traffic Signal Maintenance and
Compensation Agreement between the City and FDOT.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Traffic Signal
Maintenance and Compensation Agreement described in the Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th
day of June
,2002.
as to form:
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Attest:
J 0 C. Carassas
Assistant City Attorney