ST9904-AG 990727 AGENDA RE. gUEST FORM
(~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING: July 27, 1999 ITEM # /~}1 / D
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of a resolution affirming support for the generalized design concept of an
express/managed facility as the preferred alternative of the Major Investment Study to improve mobility in
the S.H. 121/S.H. 114 corridor; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
SUBMITTED BY: Kent Collins, E.I.T.
TITLE: Graduate Engineer
STAFF COMMENTS:
APPROVED
BY
CITY COUNCI!.
DATE
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Over the past three years, a major investment study (MIS) has been undertaken by the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) and its study team to evaluate needed improvements in the S.H. ll4/S.H. 121
corridor. Numerous technical review meetings and a series of public meetings were held throughout the
study to ensure eventual consensus on a preferred alternative. The result to date is a preferred alternative for
an express/managed facility along S.H. 114, in conjunction with arterial, intersection and interchange
improvements and transportation demand management initiatives. At this point, the preferred alternative is a
generalized concept only, including the general alignment, mode, type of lanes, project limits and project
finances.
The next step for the study team is to present the preferred alternative to the Regional Transportation Council
(RTC) so that a resolution may be passed to include this project in the regional mobility plan, Mobility 2020.
The RTC will be looking for support from the local governments and agencies as part of the presentation of
the preferred alternative. Once the RTC resolution is passed, the project will go from the planning stage to
schematic design development.
This resolution is being brought forward as official support for the preferred alternative as outlined in the
attached MIS Summary. As is stated in the summary, most of the design issues including local access,
'interchange improvements and right-of-way needs will be formulated through a collaborative effort between
the study team, the public and local governments as the project continues into the future.
Staff recommends approval of this resolution and will be available for questions at the Council meeting.
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A R~SOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL
RESOLUTION NO. 0 7~, 7~, !
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS, AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE GENERALIZED DESIGN CONCEPT OF
AN EXPRESS/MANAGED FACILITY AS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE OF THE
MAJOR INVESTMENT STUDY TO IMPROVE MOBILITY IN THE S.H.121/S.H.114
CORRIDOR AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, recent and continued growth in the City of Coppell and the entire DFW
Airport region has resulted in increasing congestion in the S.H. 121/S.H. 114 corridor; and
WHEREAS, sustained mobility in the S.H.121/S.H.114 corridor is vital to the region
and the City of Coppell; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell is in support of the Major Investment Study (MIS)
performed by the Texas Department of Transportation and its study team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COPPELL, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS:
Section l: That the City of Coppell hereby affirms its support to make
improvements to the transportation facilities within the S.H. 121/S.H. 114 corridor.
Section 2: That the City of Coppell hereby affirms its support for the generalized
design concept for construction of an express/managed facility in the median of S.H.114 as
depicted in Exhibit A.
Section 3: That the City of Coppell hereby affirms its support for the use of
Transportation System Management and Transportation Demand Management strategies in the
S.H. 121/S.H. 114 corridor.
Section 4: That the City of Coppell hereby affirms its support for continued
communication between the study team and the public and local governments to formulate
additional improvements to local freeways, interchanges and arterial streets.
Section 5: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately fi.om and after its
passage.
DULY PASSED by the City of Council of the City of Coppell, Texas this
Day of July 1999.
RI~BERT H~GE~TCI'T57 ATTORNEY
C~OF O L
CANDY SH~L~AN, MAYOR
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Exhibit A
ROBERT LOILLARDIII
ROBERTE. HAGER
PETER G. SMITH
DAVID M BERMAN
NICHOLS, JACKSON, DILLARD, HAGER & SMITH, L.L.P.
Attorneys & Counselors at Law
1800 Lincoln Plaza
500 North Akard
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 965-9900
Fax (214) 965-0010
E-mail NJDHS@NJDHS.com
BRUCE A STCCKARD
JOHN F. ROEHM III
JASON C. MARSHALL
J. DAVID DODD III
CHRISTOPHER D, LIVINGSTON
ROBERT L. DILLARD, JR
H, LOUIS NICHOLS
LAWRENCE W. JACKSON
OFCOUNgEL
July 19, ! 999
VIA FACSIMILE 972/304-3570
Ken Griffin
City Engineer
City of Coppell
255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
RE: Major Investment Study to improve mobility in the
State Highway 121/State Highway 114 corridor
Dear Mr. Griffin:
Please be advised that I have reviewed the resolution and back up material regarding this
item for Council agenda of July 27, 1999. We are of the opinion that it meets the requirements
for a resolution of the City of Coppell and may go foward on the July 27, 1999 agenda.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions in this regard,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours
NICHOLS, JACKSON, DILLARD,
REH/cdb
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