ST8803-CS 880706 FILE COPY
July 6, 1988
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Ratliff, City Manager
VIA: Russell Doyle, City Engine~
FROM: Shohre Daneshmand, Civil Engineer ~
RE: Proposed S.H. 161/190 Connector Freeway - Resolution
As per your request, I have reviewed and researched the above referenced
subject, and would like to provide you with the following comments per
my findings:
- On June 7, 1988, the Regional Transportation Council, NCTCOG,
after a lengthy discussion, adopted a resolution in support of
said connector freeway. It is my understanding that this
proposal is not shown on the Mobility 2000 Map, since the
affected local governments supported a westerly connection of
S.H. 190 to S.H. 121, at one time.
- I have reviewed several resolutions from cities such as
Carrollton, Lewisville and Farmers Branch, which basically
indicate they are in favor of such an outer loop connection
around Dallas County.
- Attached to the correspondence from Mr. Kincade, with Winstead
McGuire-Sechrist and Mtnick, dated June 24, 1988, you will
find copies of a typical resolution for the City of Coppell,
and a fact sheet on this project. It is my understanding from
this letter that other cities and entities, such as Garland,
Richardson, Farmers Branch/Carrollton Flood Control District,
and The DFW International Airport Board are also on record as
supporting this project.
- Attached please find a copy of a letter from the Texas Turn-
pike Authority (TTA), dated June 6, 1988, to Mr. Dearn which
indicates that TTA supports the project as long as there is a
provision made for a future southern connection point with the
proposed "Elm Fork Toll Road". Please note that we provide
our support to TTA with their request.
- I have informed Mr. Griffin, Deputy Director with TTA, of the
upcoming Council meeting on July 12, 1988, to answer any
questions concerning the "Elm Fork Route". Mr. Griffin has
indicated that he plans to attend that July 12 City Council
meeting.
- After a detailed review of all resolutions that have been
provided to me, I have prepared a resolution for the City of
Coppell, to be considered by the City Council for adoption.
Please note that on July 15, 1988, the Highway and Public
Transportation Commission will be asked to consider approval
of the 161/190 connector freeway.
Staff has reviewed the subject and recommends the endorsement and
adoption of this resolution.
SD/lsg
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