R-2689-1-08RESOLUTION NO. 2689-1-08(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING A NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY
SCHEMATIC FOR THE SH 121 AND US 75 INTERCHANGE
WHEREAS, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) and the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) finalized a project agreement for State Highway (SH) 121 on August 22, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, the project agreement was executed by TxDOT on October 18, 2007, following environmental
clearance of a re-evaluation for Segments 1-4 by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); and,
WHEREAS, the NTTA will assume management of the SH 121 condor in 2008; and,
WHEREAS, an alternate design concept for the SH 121 and US 75 Interchange (Segment 4) is under
discussion with the cities of Allen and McKinney, the town of Fairview and Collin County. An alternate
design for Segment 4, currently under evaluation by NTTA, will require environmental re-evaluation; and,
WHEREAS, these changes include the addition of a braided ramp east of Chelsea and Hardin roads for
access to the frontage road from the SH 121 mainlines and for access from the frontage road to the mainlanes,
as well as the northward relocation of the proposed southbound ramp from US 75 to the southbound frontage
road prior to the City of Allen city limits; and,
WHEREAS, the updated schematics improve mobility and access for residents of the City of Allen, as well
as surrounding areas.
' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The terms and conditions of the alternate design concept for Segment 4 of the SH 121 corridor,
having been reviewed by the City Council of the City of Allen and found to be acceptable and in the best
interests of the City of Allen and its citizens, are hereby in all things approved.
SECTION 2. The City Secretary shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the NTTA and TxDOT.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 8TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2008.
APP OVED:
Stephen Terrell, MA OR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. Geo C, CITY SECktTARY