RE 08-08-95.2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL
RESOLUTION NO. 080895.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING
FOR THE SH 121 BYPASS AS PROPOSED IN THE DRAFT 1996 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation and the NCTCOG Regional
Transportation Council are considering adoption of the 1996 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP); and
WHEREAS, the draft of said 1996 TIP includes $66.3 million for commencement of
construction in fiscal year 1996 of the remaining sections of the State Highway 121 Bypass from
Denton Creek to Denton Tap Road and from IH 35E to FM 544; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coppell has actively participated in the State
Highway 121 Task Force since 1986 for the purpose of encouraging and expediting construction
of this important regional thoroughfare; and
WHEREAS, local governments and property owners have delivered to the State of Texas
approximately 385 acres of right-of-way totaling over 80% of the land required for construction
of the Bypass; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission in adoption of Minute Order 101682
in November 1992 acknowledged that "completion of the State Highway 121 Bypass is critical
for the safety and mobility within the area's transportation system, and would serve the
economic and social needs of the area";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Coppell,
Texas, that the City of Coppell expresses its appreciation to the Texas Department of
Transportation and Regional Transportation Council for inclusion of the State Highway 121
Bypass in the Draft 1986 Transportation Plan, and urges adoption of said funding and
commencement of construction of the Bypass at the earliest possible date.
DULY PASS.ED and approved by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas on this
the ~ ~ day of ~ 1995.
CITYA~ COPP~ELL
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTESt, .-- f'
P-E--TER G. SMIT~, CITY ATTORNEY L'q'~DA GP.)kU, CITY SECRETARY