2005-038OFFICIAL RECORD
RESOLUTION NO. 05-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING AND ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING FROM THE TARRANT COUNTY 2006 TRANSPORTATION BOND
PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WHITE CHAPEL BOULEVARD
FROM HIGHLAND STREET TO EMERALD BOULEVARD FROM A TWO
LANE UNDIVIDED FACILITY TO A FOUR LANE DIVIDED FACILITY WITH
A PEDESTRAINBICYCLE TRAIL.
WHEREAS, construction of White Chapel Boulevard as a four lane divided facility is shown on the City of
Southlake Master Thoroughfare Plan as a major arterial; and
WHEREAS, White Chapel Boulevard represent a primary north -south route for residents of northeast
Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, a four -lane north -south arterial is critically needed in this area for efficient and safe movement
of vehicular traffic between FM 1709 and SH 114, two state facilities; and
WHEREAS, White Chapel Boulevard provides access to Carroll High School (9t' & 10t'
grades) and will
improve congestion levels around the school; and
WHEREAS, White Chapel Boulevard will include a trail along the roadway to promote safe access to the
school and to improve air quality; and
WHEREEAS, the trail along White Chapel Boulevard is a critical link for a larger trail system which
connects Bob Jones Park a major regional park to the Cotton Belt trail and future commuter rail line along
SH 26; and
WHEREAS, public support for the project has already been received in the form of dedicated right-of-way
for the roadway; and
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake has prepared conceptual engineering plans for this project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake will provide a 50% local funding match and will indicate this project in
the city's Capital Improvements Program.
BE IT RESOLVEDBY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The application for funding from the Tarrant County 2006 Transportation Bond Program for
construction of White Chapel Boulevard as a four lane divided facility with a trail from Highland Street
to Emerald Road is hereby authorized and endorsed.
Section 2. The resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the p— day of Atw 2005.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
v QV
HI,'
lllIl
City Secretary 'k y......fi' Mayor
s
1141, * * 0t . *