RE 08-12-86.1 RESOLUTION NO. 081286.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS SUPPORTS AND ENDORSES THE
EXTENSION OF ROYAL LANE TO CONNECT BETHEL
ROAD AND I.H. 635
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of safety and future mobility of the citizens of
the City of Coppell that Royal Lane be extended as a north/south thoroughfare
connecting Bethel Road and I.H. 635; and
WHEREAS, this extension of Royal Lane has been designated on the thoroughfare
plan of the City of Coppell for many years; and
WHEREAS, this extension of Royal Lane from I.H. 635 to Bethel Road has been
recognized as needed for a number of years and the early completion of Royal Lane will
greatly relieve vehicular congestion in and around the northwest quadrant of Dallas
County; and
WHEREAS, there exists a high need to complete Royal Lane across the St. Louis
and Southwestern Railway tracks in the City of Coppell; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell has endorsed and does in fact enthusiastically
support the extension of Royal Lane from I.H. 635 to Bethel Road and through the
intersection of the St. Louis and Southwestern Railway; and
WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service has announced its intention to
construct and operate a fully automated General Mail Facility in the North Dallas
County area; and
WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service has designated a 70 acre site within
the City of Coppell as one of three choices for its North Dallas General Mail Facility;
and
WHEREAS, this facility will provide a much needed public service to the
northwest region of Dallas County; and
WHEREAS, if chosen, preparation for this site will require the expeditious
completion of the extension of Royal Lane to connect Bethel Road and I.H. 635; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell supports and endorses the location of such a
facility on this property and within its city limits; and
WHEREAS, the Royal Lane extension would be constructed on property o~vned
by the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport provided that, after construction, all
maintenance of Royal Lane between I.H. 635 and Bethel Road shall be the
responsibility of the City of Coppell; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell finds it to be to their best interest to support
the construction of Royal Lane on Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport property at
no cost to the City of Coppell; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS that:
Section 1. That the City of Coppell, Texas hereby endorses and
supports the extension and completion of Royal Lane from Bethel Road to I.H.
635.
Section 2. That the City of Coppell, Texas urges expeditious
construction of this road and the at-grade crossing of the St. Louis and
Southwestern Railway tracks.
Secfion 3. That the City of Coppell urges that construction of this
extension of Royal Lane commence on property owned by the Dallas/Ft. Worth
International Airport at no cost to the Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport.
Section 4. That the City of Coppell assume all maintenance
responsibility for Royal Lane after construction.
Section 5. that the City of Coppell take any and all action necessary to
facilitate the completion of the railroad crossing along this extension of Royal Lane.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS on this /f'~' ¥~ day of ~_~7- , 1986.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: ~
City Secretly --'
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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