2005-040OFFICIAL
RESOLUTION NO. 05-040 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 ULTIMATE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FM 1709/PEARSON LANE/UNION CHURCH
ROAD INTERSECTION.
WHEREAS, FM 1709 represents a primary east -west route for residents of northeast Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, Pearson Lane -Union Church Road represent a primary north -south route for residents of
northeast Tarrant County, especially residents of Southlake and Keller; and
WHEREAS, FM 1709, Pearson Lane and Union Church Road are identified on the City's Master
Thoroughfare Plan; and
WHEREAS, daily traffic counts have increased along FM 1709, Pearson Lane, and Union Church has
increased significantly in the past five years; and
WHEREAS, the unimproved intersection has resulted in increased traffic congestion, worsening air quality,
reduced level of service and potential delay in emergency response; and
WHEREAS, construction of the ultimate intersection is critically needed in this area for efficient and safe
movement of vehicular traffic; and
WHEREAS, the construction of the ultimate intersection will improve access to and from adjacent
commercial sites; 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 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 the FM 1709/Pearson Lane/Union Church Road is hereby authorized and endorsed.
Section 2. The resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the Jfta day of . 2005.
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ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
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