HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1983-043 RESOLUTION NO. 83-4�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, EXPRESSING
CONCERN FOR AND STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE
TIMELY COMPLETION OF THE HIGHWAY 360
PROJECT; ENCOURAGING CITY OFFICIALS TO
�.. EXHIBIT THIS SUPPORT AT THE TEXAS HIGH-
WAY COMMISSION HEARING; AND DIRECTING
THAT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE
� DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR MARK WHITE, MEM-
BERS OF THE TEXAS HIGHWAY COMMISSION,
AND OTHER DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OF THE
TEXAS STATE LEGISLATURE
WHEREAS, there exists a past and present need to provide a
north-south major highway route on the western side of DFW Airport
in Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, the area immediately west of the DFW Airport has
experienced rapid and continuous population growth which is not
expected to abate in the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, numerous employees, workers, and delivery support
vehicles must contend with inordinate drive-time situations; and
WHEREAS , continued appropriate business development and relo-
cations will help provide jobs and increase the tax base for the
benefit of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, appropriate business development and relocations
�� will occur only if present and projected transportation systems
are adequate to quickly and efficiently handle vehicular traffic;
and
WHEREAS, the DFW Airport suffers needlessly from through-
traffic congestion because of inadequate alternatives to the west
of the Airport; and
WHEREAS , the northern extension of Highway 360 from Highway
183 to Highway 121 (hereinafter referred to as the "360 Project")
has been recognized as needed for a number of years; and
WHEREAS , the early completion of the 360 Project will greatly
relieve the vehicular congestion in and around the DF�a Airport;
and
WHEREAS, the early completion of the 360 Project will help
promote jobs and increase tax values to the benefit of all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the early completion of the 360 Project will help in
attracting appropriate businesses to the area and the resulting
new jobs will be of benefit to the community and to the economy.
'"�" NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
� Section l . That the City of Grapevine, Tarrant County,
Texas, pursuant to the authority vested in it, after careful and
thorough review, does hereby endorse and support the completion of
the 360 Project at the earliest possible time.
Section 2. That the Mayor and appropriate City Staff are
encouraged to bring this Resolution to the attention of the Texas
Highway Commission in Austin on November 21 , 1983 , at a hearing to
be held to consider the 360 Project.
Section 3. That copies of this Resolution and requests for
their support be sent to Governor Mark White, Lt. Governor Bill
Hobby, Speaker Gib Lewis , Members of the Texas Highway Commission,
and our Legislative Delegation.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPE-
VINE, TEXAS on this the 4th day of October, 1983.
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APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
Ci y Secreta y
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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