R-1344-8-95RESOLUTION NO. 1344-8-95(R) (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, TEXAS, COLLIN COUNTY, IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING
FOR THE S.H. 121 BYPASS AS PROPOSED IN THE DRAFT 1996
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation and the NCTCOG Regional Transporta-
tion Council are considering adoption of the 1996 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP);
and
WHEREAS, the draft of said 1996 TIP includes $66.3 million for commencement of construction
in fiscal year 1996 of the remaining sections of the State Highway 121 Bypass from Denton
Creek to Denton Tap Road and from I.H. 35E to F.M. 544; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Allen has actively participated in the S.H. 121 Task
Force since 1986 for the purpose of encouraging and expediting construction of this important
regional thoroughfare; and,
WHEREAS, local governments and property owners have delivered to the State of Texas
approximately 385 acres of right-of-way totaling over 80% of the land required for construction
of the Bypass; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission in adoption of Minute Order 101682 in
November 1992 acknowledged that "completion of the State Highway 121 Bypass is critical for
the safety and mobility within the area's transportation system, and would serve the economic
and social needs of the area";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, TEXAS, that:
SECTION 1: The City Council of Allen, Texas, expresses its appreciation to the Texas
Department of Transportation and Regional Transportation Council for inclusion of the State
Highway 121 Bypass in the Draft 1986 Transportation Plan, and urges adoption of said funding
and commencement of construction of the Bypass at the earliest possible date.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, TEXAS, ON THE 3 rdDAY OF August . 1995.
ATTEST:
yMo son, CMC, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED:
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oe Farmer, MAYOR