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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS O HE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
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MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR NAMING THE I. H. 820/ S. H.
121/ STATE HIGHWAY 26/ F. M. 1938 INTERCHANGE THE
"WES HEALD/ NORTHEAST TARRANT INTERCHANGE"
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Manager recommends that the City Council approve a resolution calling for the
Texas Department of Transportation to name the I. H. 820/ S. H. 121 / S.H. 26 / F. M.
1938 interchange the "Wes Heald/Northeast Tarrant Interchange."
BACKGROUND:
Wes Heald will be retiring as the Executive Director of the Texas Department of
Transportation after 42 years with TxDOT. Mr. Heald, in addition to his time as the
Executive Director of TxDOT, served as the District Engineer for the Fort Worth District.
Mr. Heald was instrumental in securing the approval and funding for the construction of
the Funnel.
If approved by the City Council, the attached resolution will be sent to North Richland
Hills, which is spearheading the renaming effort for this interchange.
City Manager recommends approval.
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September 13, 2001 (3:28PM)
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, PETITIONING THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE
THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 820,STATE HIGHWAY 121,
STATE HIGHWAY 26, FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1938
INTERCHANGE AS "THE WES HELD NORTHEAST
TARRANT INTERCHANGE"; DIRECTING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO SEND THE RESOLUTION TO THE TXDOT
ENGINEER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Charles W. "Wes" Heald is retiring from his position as Executive
Director of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) within the next month; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Heald has had a very extensive and distinguished forty-two year
career with TxDOT, including serving as the District Engineer for the TxDOT Fort Worth
District; and
WHEREAS, while district engineer, Mr. Heald was instrumental in keeping highway
projects and needed funding for the Northeast Tarrant County area at the forefront of the
State Highway Commission; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Heald was a driving force in securing funding for the interchange
as well as the continued expansion of IH 820 and SH 183; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Heald also served on the Regional Transportation Council for the
Fort Worth / Dallas Metropolitan Planning Organization, where his concern for the
development of the Northeast Tarrant County region was reflected in his drive and
determination to improve its transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Heald's life has been dedicated to the continual improvement and
development of an outstanding highway system throughout the State of Texas and we
wish to honor his character, abilities and achievements; and
WHEREAS, the IH 820 / SH 121 / SH 26 / FM 1938 interchange is defined as the
interchange along IH 820 bounded by Glenview Drive / Pipeline Road to the south, SH
26 and FM 1938 (Davis Boulevard) to the northwest SH 121 to the northeast, as shown
in the attached Exhibit "A", IH 820 / SH 121 / SH 26 / FM 1938 interchange; and
WHEREAS, it is important to designate this interchange for the purposes of public
safety designation, traffic reporting reference and for public information; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas wishes to recognize
and honor Mr. Heald's lifelong achievements through this resolution and to wish him a
successful and happy retirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby petitions the Texas Department of
Transportation to give recognition to Charles W. "Wes" Heald by naming the recently
completed IH 820 / SH 121 / SH 26 / FM 1938 interchange in his honor, to be hereafter
known as the "Wes Heald Northeast Tarrant Interchange".
Section 3. That the City Secretary is directed to send this resolution to the TxDOT
District Engineer, Mr. Steve Simmons. Mr. Simmons is urged to take whatever action is
necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution in honor of Wes Heald.
Section 4. That this resolution shall become effective from and upon the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the day of 2001.
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NRH
ITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
August 31, 2001
Roger Nelson, City Manager
City of Grapevine
P. O. Box 95104
Grapevine, TX 76099
Dear Roger,
Office of the City Manager
SF? 4 2001
The City of North Richland Hills is seeking support from surrounding cities to join our
efforts to name the newly completed I.H. 820/S.H. 121/S.H. 26/F.M 1938 Interchange as
the "Wes Heald/Northeast Tarrant Interchange." Charles W. "Wes" Heald is the
Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and will be
retiring soon. He has had a distinguished career and extensive experience (42 years)
with TxDOT. Mr. Heald played an instrumental role in keeping Northeast Tarrant County
highway projects at the forefront of the State Highway Commission and was a driving
force for securing funding for the Interchange at 26, 820 and 121.
Due to Wes Heald's tremendous accomplishments for the State of Texas and especially
for NE Tarrant County while serving as the District Engineer for the Fort Worth District,
our Council is seeking your support to ask the State to consider naming this Interchange
after Wes Heald. We also feel that by giving reference to Northeast Tarrant in the name,
we give excellent geographic orientation to our area. TxDOT has informed us that
support from all the surrounding cities in the form of a resolution would be beneficial for
the State to deliberate this name.
If you will please consider placing the attached resolution on your next Council Meeting
agenda, it would be greatly appreciated. We have included the resolution that NRH
Council is passing on September 10th if you would like to use it as a reference when
drafting your resolution.
We believe that Mr. Heald has been a true asset to NE Tarrant County and that his
name for the Interchange would make all Northeast cities proud. I would appreciate you
contacting me as soon as possible to let me know if you plan to pass this resolution at
your next Council Meeting. If your Council approves a resolution, please forward me a
copy by the end of September so that we can submit these to our TxDOT District Office.
Thank you for your consideration of supporting this resolution and I look forward to
hearing from you.
Sin erely,
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Larry J. C ningham
City Manager
Enclosure: Draft Resolution
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