R-451-8-83RESOLUTION NO. 451-8-83 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY TEXAS, AFFIRMING
THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT, THROUGH THE CITY'S
PLATTING PROCESS, THE NECESSARY RIGHT OF WAY TO ALLOW FOR A FREEWAY
ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 121 AND AGREEING THAT COLLIN COUNTY COORDINATE
THE ALIGNMENT FOR THE FREEWAY CORRIDOR.
WHEREAS, the growth projections for the area along State
Highway 121 between McKinney and the Dallas/Fort Worth Regional
Airport indicate that ultimately a freeway will be needed to
serve the traffic in this corridor, and,
WHEREAS, the interconnection of the City of Allen through
a direct freeway route to the airport and with further connections
west of the airport will be needed as growth and development of
the Allen area continues, and,
WHEREAS, a minimum of 400 feet of right of way is required
for a freeway based upon standards established by the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation, and,
WHEREAS, the appropriate time to acquire the right of way
is during the subdivision platting process prior to development
of the property, and,
WHEREAS, a number of cities within Collin County are
affected by the designation of S.H. 121 as a freeway and each
has agreed in principle to support that designation, and,
WHEREAS, the Collin County Commissioner's Court is in a
position to assist in the coordination of this multi -jurisdictional
effort,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Allen, Texas
agrees to cooperate with other governmental agencies to develop
and preserve a minimum of 400 foot wide corridor for a freeway
along S.H. 121 between U.S. 75 and the Dallas/Ft. Worth Regional
Airport.
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SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Allen, Texas
agrees to work with Collin County as the coordinating jurisdiction
to assist in the effort of establishing the alignment for this
corridor.
SECTION 3. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to
each of the affected jurisdictions within Collin County.
DULY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
TEXAS ON THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST , 1983.
APPROVED:
M. B. Pierson, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Marty Hendrix, ITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
A. Don Crowder, CITY ATTORNEY