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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1976-003 RESOLUTION 76-03 WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the State of Texas has previously approved the construction of proposed Highway 121A from Bedford to Grapevine; and WHEREAS, Tarrant County and the State have begun the right-of-way acquisition program; and �„ WHEREAS, the proposed highway is of vital importance to the welfare and economic growth of the City of Grapevine, its citizens,and is an important and necessary link between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, the City of Grapevine and to all the citizens of Tarrant County; and WHEREAS, the right-of-way acquisition program has slowed substantially in recent months ; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the State and County to proceed expeditiously in acquiring the neces- sary right-of-way and proceeding with construction of this important link in the State Highway System; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine pledges to assist and cooperate with the State of Texas and Tarrant County in every way legally possible to speed this program along. � NOW, THEREFORE, ABOVE PREMISES, which are hereby adopted and approved � BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section l. That the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation of Texas and Tarrant County are hereby urged and encouraged to proceed with acquiring the necessary right-of-way and commencing construction on proposed State Highway 121A between the City of Bedford and the City of Grapevine as rapidly as is feasible. Section 2 . That the City of Grapevine acknowledges and expresses its appreciation of the fine work done by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation of the State of Texas and Tarrant County in constructing and maintaining a system of highways unequaled and further pledges to support and assist both entities in their endeavors. Section 3 . That the City Secretary is directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner for the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation ' and to the Commissioner' s Court of Tarrant County. � PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of January, 1976 MAYOR . ie—us ATTEST: CITY SEC ARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: � �.�—= CITY ATTORNEY � � � �