HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 970610-TRESOLUTION NO. ! 701PA9— T
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT THE REMAINING FRONTAGE
ROADS WITHIN GEORGETOWN INCLUDING: THE NORTH BOUND
FRONTAGE ROAD FROM LEANDER ROAD TO S.H. 29, THE NORTH
BOUND FRONTAGE ROAD FROM WILLIAMS DRIVE TO NORTH
BUSINESS IH35 EXIT, AND THE SOUTH BOUND FRONTAGE ROAD
FROM S.H. 29 TO F.M. 2243; TO UPGRADE THE INTERSECTION AT THE
INNER LOOP AND UPGRADE THE CONFIGURATION FROM INNER
LOOP ROAD NORTH TO LEANDER ROAD.
WHEREAS, Williamson County is the fastest growing county in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Georgetown is the County Seat of Williamson County, and is experiencing
much of this growth; and
WHEREAS, the quality of life is most visible through the transportation network; and
WHEREAS, much of the transportation network within Georgetown is on the State Highway
System; and
WHEREAS, the initiation of project improvements can come either from the municipality
or from the Texas Department of Transportation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
resolution implements the following policy or policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
1. Transportation Policy End 12.0, which states: "Georgetown's transportation
system provides for the safe and efficient movement of traffic, promotes the
economic interests of the community, and adequately serves the needs of
individuals."
SECTION 2. The Texas Department of Transportation is hereby requested to initiate the
appropriate studies for the construction of the remaining frontage roads within Georgetown,
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including: the north bound frontage road from Leander Road to S.H. 29, the north bound frontage
road from Williams Drive to North Business IH -315 exit, and the south bound frontage road from S.H.
29 to F.M. 2243; to upgrade the intersection at the Inner Loop; and to upgrade the configuration
from Inner Loop Road north to Leander Road.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest
thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this day of -T(,' iJZ 1997.
Approved: Attest:
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Leo Wood, Mayor Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
Approved as to form:
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
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