2005-039 (2) ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 05-039 OFFICIAL RECORD
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 FM 1938 (PHASE II) FROM FM 1709 NORTH
TO THE CITY LIMITS.
WHEREAS, State Highway 114 and Farm to Market Road 1709 represent primary east -west means of
access for northeast Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, S. H. 114 and F. M. 1709 do not have an adequate north -south connection to serve increasing
commercial and residential development demands; and
WHEREAS, construction of F. M. 1938 as a four lane divided roadway from S. H. 114 to F. M. 1709 has
been proposed as part of the regional transportation network for many years; and
WHEREAS, F. M. 1938 is shown on the Town's/City's Thoroughfare Plan as a major arterial; and
WHEREAS, a north -south arterial is critically needed in this region for efficient and safe movement of
vehicular traffic; and
WHEREAS, constructing F. M. 1938 from S. H. 114 to F. M. 1709 completes a gap in the regional
transportation network and connects Loop 820 and S. H. 114, two controlled -access state facilities; and
WHEREAS, the FM 1938 (Phase II) project will be submitted in the North Central Texas Council upcoming
joint -venture call for projects; and
WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Government through the joint venture call for projects will
serve as the funding source for the 50% matching cost share; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake/City of Keller/City of Southlake will provide right-of-way within the
town's/city's corporate town/city limits and fund a portion of engineering costs.
BE IT RESOLVED BY 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 the FM 1938 (Phase II) is hereby authorized and endorsed.
Section 2. The resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
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u .2005. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 10—day of /'CLQ
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
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