HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 05-27 Authorizing and Endorsing the Application for Funding from the Tarrant County 2006 Transportation Bond ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 05-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN/CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE/CITY OF KELLER/CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AND
ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE TARRANT COUNTY
2006 TRANSPORTATION BOND PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF F. M.1938
FROM F. M. 1709 TO THE DENTON COUNTY LINE.
WHEREAS, State Highway 114 and Farm to Market Road 1709 represent primary east -west
means of access for northeast Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, S. H. 114 and F. M. 1709 do not have an adequate north -south connection to
serve increasing commercial and residential development demands; and
WHEREAS, construction of F. M. 193 8 as a four lane divided roadway from S. H. 114 to F.
M. 1709 has been proposed as part of the regional transportation network for many years; and
WHEREAS, F. M. 1938 is shown on the Town's/City's Thoroughfare Plan as a major
arterial; and
WHEREAS, a north -south arterial is critically needed in this region for efficient and safe
movement of vehicular traffic; and
WHEREAS, constructing F. M. 1938 from S. H. 114 to F. M. 1709 completes a gap in the
regional transportation network and connects Loop 820 and S. H. 114, two controlled -access state
facilities; and
WHEREAS, public support for the project has already been received in the form of
dedicated right-of-way for the roadway; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake/City of Keller/City of Southlake will provide right-of-
way within the town's/city's corporate town/city limits and fund a portion of engineering costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN/CITY
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE/CITY OF KELLER/CITY OF SOUTHLAKE:
SECTION 1: That the application for funding from the Tarrant County 2006 Transportation
Bond Program for the construction of F. M. 193 8 between F. M. 1709 and the Denton County line is
hereby authorized and endorsed.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 8th day of August, 2005.
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Scott Bradley, Mayor
ATTEST:
J Dwinnell, TRMC, CMC, Town Secretary