HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1995-023 �.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-23
��, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING FOR THE
STATE HIGHWAY 121 BYPASS AS PROPOSED IN THE
DRAFT OF THE 1996 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation and the NCTCOG Regional
Transportation Council are considering adoption of the 1996 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP); and
WHEREAS, the draft of said 1996 TIP includes 566.3 million for
commencement of construction in fiscal year 1996 of the remaining sections of the
State Highway 121 Bypass from Denton Creek to Denton Tap Road and from
Interstate Highway 35E to FM 544; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas has actively
participated in the State Highway 121 Task Force since 1986 for the purpose of
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encouraging and expediting construction of this important regional thoroughfare; and
WHEREAS, local governments and property owners have delivered to the State
� of Texas approximately 385 acres of right-of-way totaling over 80% of the land
required for construction of the Bypass; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission in adoption of Minute Order
101682 in November, 1992 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."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct and are
incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council expresses its appreciation to the Texas
Department of Transportation and Regional Transportation Council for inclusion of the
�,,,� State Highway 121 Bypass in the Draft 1996 Transportation Plan, and urges adoption
of said funding and commencement of construction of the Bypass at the earliest
possible date.
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Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 1 st day of August , 1995.
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APPROVED:
William D. Tate
, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda uff
City Secretary
�'""� APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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