RE 08-28-90.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 082890.2
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN ITS REQUEST TO
THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT ALL NECESSARY FEASIBILITY STUDIES
RELATING TO THE DFW EAST-WEST CONNECTOR EXPRESSWAY.
WHEREAS, the DFW International Airport is the major traffic generator
in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the DFW International Airport is encompassed by the existing
heavily congested traffic corridors of SH 114, SH 121, SH 183, SH 360, and
with the extension of SH 360 along the western boundary of DFW
International Airport, presently under construction, and the extension of
SH 161 alon§ the eastern boundary of the Airport, scheduled for
construction in late 1990; and
WHEREAS, a major East-West thoroughfare connection through the
Airport will not only relieve existing and projected traffic congestion,
but also will increase regional mobility within the Mid Cities area to the
benefit of not only the City of Coppell residents, but also the general
public; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the City of Coppell supports the DFW International Airport in
its request to the Highway Commission to approve the inclusion of the DFW
Connector Expressway in the feasibility study under the direction of the
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation; and
SECTION 2.
That DFW International Airport agrees to pay for the additional cost
associated with the addition of the East-West Connector Expressway
feasibility study; and
SECTION 3.
That if the DFW East-West Connector Expressway proves feasible, then
authorize DFW International Airport, under the direction of the
Engineer-Director of the State Department of Highway and public
Transportation, to perform all studies, conduct all public meetings, and
develop controlled schematics necessary to complete the Level II-Advanced
Plannin§-Segment of the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportations 10 year Project Development Plan.
Duly passed by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, on
this the 28th day of September , 1990.
APPROVED:
Mark Wolfe, MAY
ATTEST:
~SECRETAR~Y
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lawrence W. Jack~on~, CITY ATTORNEY
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