R-1642-10-98RESOLUTION NO. 1642-10-98
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, REQUESTING THAT THE COLLIN COUNTY
INCLUDE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR LOCAL ROAD
PROJECTS AND THE RESTORATION OF THE OLD COLLIN COUNTY
COURTHOUSE ON THE FEBRUARY 1999 BOND ELECTION BALLOT.
WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that the old Collin County Courthouse is listed on The National Trust for
Historic Preservation and is designated a Texas Archaeological Landmark thereby signifying its historical
significance and archaeological value; and,
WHEREAS, in recognition that the old courthouse was vacated by the county in 1979 and continues to be
vacant almost 20 years later and, now is in need of restoration in order to be useful for the citizens of the
county; and,
WHEREAS, with concem that continued disuse of the old courthouse and allowing further deterioration
fosters a measure of disregard for the historical significance of the structure and is inconsistent with the
economic wellbeing of the county; and,
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Allen City Council believes that the construction of Alma
Road from Exchange Parkway to SH 121, and of Stacy Road from US 75 to SH 121, are projects vital to the
economic well-being of the entire county;
' NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT: The Collin County Commissioners include sufficient funds for
constructing Alma Road and Stacy Road in Allen, and the restoration of the old Collin County Courthouse, on
the February 1999 Bond Election Ballot thereby giving the citizens of the county an opportunity to determine,
by vote, the fate of the old courthouse along with other worthy projects.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE IST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1998.
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
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