RE 05-26-98.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 052698.2
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE'S SUBMITTAL OF A
REQUEST TO THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL
AND FUNDING FOR THE WIDENING OF THE EXISTING STATE HIGHWAY 121
BRIDGE AT BASS PRO DRIVE (FORMERLY BETHEL ROAD) IN TARRANT
COUNTY, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is widening the existing two-lane Bass Pro Drive
(formerly Bethel Road) to a four-lane divided roadway from State Highway 26 east to the City
Limit of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas (for a total length of 3,450 feet) which includes 1,135
feet for the bridge section and approaches; and
WHEREAS, the existing State Highway 121/Bass Pro Drive bridge is a two-lane bridge
structure approximately 400 feet in length; and
WHEREAS, the total cost for the improvements is $4,777,660 which includes right of
way, roadway, approach, and bridge design and construction, traffic signal installation engineering
services, testing~ and inspections, and pavement striping, markings, utility relocation, drainage,
and landscaping; and
WFIEREAS, the City of Grapevine is providing $2,612,700 of the total costs which
includes the right of way, engineering, test and inspections for the entire project, traffic
signalization and sequencing and construction of Bass Pro Drive; and
WHEREAS, the improvements to Bass Pro Drive will offer local and regional mobility
benefits by providing both direct and alternative access to the recreational area of Grapevine
Lake, the Historic Main Street Area in Grapevine, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via
International Parkway, Farm-to-Market Road 2499 into Denton County and the cities of Flower
Mound and Highland Village, and densely developed off]ce/warehouse and distribution centers
within the City of Coppell, and the Grapevine Mills Mall Area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed State Highway 121 bridge improvement project in
combination with the City of Grapevine's Bass Pro Drive widening project, will complete the last
link in the development of a direct parallel alternative route to the heavily congested State
Highway ll4/State Highway 121 Corridor adjacent to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
which provides direct access not only to State Highway 121 and State Highway 114, but also
State Highway 360, Interstate Highway 635, Farm-to-Market Road 2499, State Highway 26 and
International Parkway serving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; and
WHEREAS, the State Highway 114, State Highway 121, State Highway 635, State
Highway 26, and Farm-to-Market Road 2499 corridors are attracfmg increased development
activity within all adjacent communities; and
WHEREAS, adequate roadway systems are critical to all area counties, municipalities,
and businesses in order to accommodate traffic demand and to provide safe, efficient, and
environmentally sensitive transportation systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF T1]E
CITY OF COPPELL, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS THAT:
We, the City of Coppell hereby support the City of Grapevine's request to the Texas
Transportation Commission for consideration of]and approval for funding of the widening of
State Highway 121/Bass Pro Drive Bridge section at an estimated cost of $2,164,900, provided
all Federal and State requirements are adhered to and actual construction can commence within
the FY 98-99.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas this ,~ ~5(~ ~Q
day of May 1998.
APPROVED:
Candy Sheeh/~n, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
,~ttomey
May 13, 1998
The Honoral3ie Candy Sheehan
Mayor of Coppell
255 Parkway Bird
Coppell, TX 75019
Re: Resolution of Support for an Interchange at Bass Pro Drive and SH 121
Dear Mayor Sheehan
The City of Grapewne is going before the Texas Transportation Commission to
request assistance in the development of an interchange at Bass Pro Drive and
SH 121. This interchange will provide regional mobility and relieve congestion to
the SH 1 '14 / SH 121 funnel ',3y providing an alternate route,
The City of Grapewne will be presenting their request to the commission on June
25, 1998. Attached is a copy of the resolution that the City of Grapevine is
requesting your entity to consider passing.
Your timely response to this matter would be appreciated. Should you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Bob Price, or myself, at 817-410-
3135
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City Manager
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