HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 89-17 CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SH 121 BYPASS FROM
NEAR DENTON CREEK TO FM 423 AND ENCOURAGING THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO
COMPLETE PREPARATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUIREMENTS,
ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCT THE FACILITY
WHEREAS, the Texas Highway Commission has previously
designated SH 121 as a Freeway from Dallas/Ft. Worth
International Airport to the U.S. 75 in McKinney (including the
Bypass); and
WHEREAS, All cities and counties adjacent to the Bypass have
approved the schematic design for the Bypass as prepared by the
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation; and
WHEREAS, construction of the freeway is critical to the
continued economic growth and prosperity of the region; and
WHEREAS, construction of the Bypass is critical to the
completion of the Freeway to adequately serve the residents of
the region; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation will conduct a Public Hearing on October 12, 1989,
for the purpose of receiving public testimony on the proposed
Bypass and the City Council of The Colony, Texas desires to
express support for construction of the Bypass and the Freeway,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That the City Council encourages the State Department of Highways
and Public Transportation to proceed with the plans,
specifications, estimates and right-of-way acquisition to permit
construction of the Bypass as soon as practical.
SECTION 2
That the City Council promises its continuing cooperation and
assistance in the development of this much needed freeway.
SECTION 3
That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after
its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of October , 1989.
Don AmTck, Mayo~r '
Pgtti A; ~i , Cit~ Secretary