RE 02-23-93.1 RESOLUTION NO. 022393.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, URGING THE TEXAS
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STATE
HIGHWAY 121 BYPASS AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE.
WHEREAS, The Commissioners Court of Denton County and the City Councils of the Cities
along the State Highway 121 Bypass, through cooperation with property owners along the
Bypass, have delivered to the Texas Department of Transportation donation deeds for
approximately 385 acres of right-of-way for construction of the freeway, such donations totaling
over 80% of the required fight-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Denton County has committed to provide up to $1,000,000 to be used for
acquisition of additional fight-of-way, relocation of utilities and construction of the interchange
of State Highway 121 Bypass and Interstate Highway 35E; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lewisville has committed to provide up to $50,000 for completion of
construction plans for the S.H. 121/I.H. 35E interchange and up to $25,000 for funding of title
insurance policies for portions of the donated right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission in adoption of Minute Number Order 101682
dated November 24, 1992, has 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"; and
WHEREAS, construction of portions of Stage I of the Bypass could begin in fiscal year 1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS:
The Council expresses its appreciation to the Texas Transportation Commission and the staff of
the Texas Department of Transportation for their continuing efforts to make this project a
reality, and
The Council pledges to continue to work in partnership with the Texas Transportation
Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation on this and other important regional
projects.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
The City Council of the City of Coppell joins with the municipalities and property owners along
the State Highway 121 Bypass to urge the Texas Transportation Commission to consider all
methods available to cause construction of the State Highway 121 Bypass to commence at the
earliest possible date.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Coppell. Texas on this
the ~.~ day of
THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
BILL SMOTItEILHON, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
Dorothy Tim~6~s,' City Secretary
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