RE 2017-0613.2RESOLUTION NO. 2017-0613.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS, SUPPORTING DART BOARD DESIGN AND
REALIGNMENT OF THE COTTON BELT RAIL LINE THROUGH
GRANT FUNDING AND THE FEDERAL RAILROAD
ADMINISTRATION'S RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND
IMPROVEMENT FINANCING PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, regional passenger rail service substantially benefits regional mobility,
improves air quality initiatives and improves the quality of life for all residents; and
WHEREAS, only the development of the full Cotton Belt Rail Line would connect
Fort Worth, D/FW International Airport, Dallas, Coppell, Carrollton, Addison, the University
of Texas at Dallas, Richardson and Plano; and
WHEREAS, previous administration and City Council have supported development
of the Cotton Rail Line; and
WHEREAS, a portion of such rail line passes through the City of Coppell; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell has strongly supported Transit -Oriented
Development (TOD); and
WHEREAS, the owners of the properties adjacent to the City of Coppell have
developed a strong local partnership and believe the southern alignment in Coppell will offer
the greatest operational benefits to connect the Cotton Belt Rail Line to current Dallas Area
Rapid Transit Authority (DART) transportation rail; lines; and
WHEREAS, the DART is considering resetting the delivery of the Cotton Belt Rail
Line to 2022; and now is undertaken the possible realignment through the City of Coppell
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Coppell fully supports DART Board redesign and
realignment of the Cotton Belt Rail line throughout Coppell from Luna Road westward to
Freeport Parkway which would incorporate a Southern reconfiguration to provide a station in
the Northlake / Cypress Water Campus subject to:
A. Grade separation at South Belt Line Road;
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B. Quiet zones at Fairway Drive, MacArthur Boulevard, Mockingbird Lane, Moore
Road, south Coppell Road, Freeport Parkway and at locations where track crosses
East Belt Line Road to move to Cypress Waters and on Southwestern Boulevard
where track returns to current rail bed;
C. Sound walls and other noise attenuation elements along the route adjacent to single
family residential areas as determined by the City; and
D. Trail by Rail segments along entire route through Coppell.
SECTION 2. That the City of Coppell fully supports DART's efforts to proceed
immediately with the processes for design and funding through the Federal Railroad
Administration's Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program for the Cotton
Belt Rail Line.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage.
DULY RESOLVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas on
this the 13th day of June, 2017.
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Ar
T:
Pettinos, 6ity Secretary
APPROYED) AS TO FORM:
Robert E. ITager, Cil/Attorney
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