HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 93-04t
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO.~'0(d~'
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS URGING THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO
COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY 121 BYPASS AT
THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE.
WHEREAS, The Commissioners Court of Denton County and the City Councils of
the Cities along the State Highway 121 Bypass, through cooperation with property owners
along the Bypass, have delivered to the Texas Department of Transportation donation deeds
for approximately 385 acres of right-of-way for construction of the freeway, such donations
totaling over 80% of the required right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Denton County has committed to provide up to $1,000,000 to be used
for acquisition of additional right-of-way, relocation of utilities and construction of the
interchange of State Highway 121 Bypass and Interstate Highway 35E; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lewisville has committed to provide up to $50,000 for
completion of construction plans for the SH 121/IH 35E interchange and up to $25,000 for
funding of title insurance policies for portions of the donated right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission in adoption of Minute Order
Number 101682 dated November 24, 1992, has acknowledged that "completion of the State
Highway 121 Bypass is critical for the safety and mobility within the area's transportation
system, and would serve the economic and social needs of the area"; and
WHEREAS, construction of portions of Stage I of the Bypass could begin in fiscal
year 1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
The Council expresses its appreciation to the Texas Transportation Commission and
the staff of the Texas Department of Transportation for their continuing efforts to make this
project a reality, and
The Council pledges to continue to work in partnership with the Texas
Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation on this and other
important regional projects.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
The City Council of the City of the Colony joins with the municipalities and property
owners along the State Highway 121 Bypass to urge the Texas Transportation Commission
consider all methods available to cause construction of the State Highway 121 Bypass to
commence at the earliest possible date.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas on
this the 18th day of January, 1993.
Jc/e] Marks, Mayor Pro-tern
ATTEST:
V
Patti A. Hicks, CMC/AAE, City Secretary