2009-007CITY °`SOUTHLAKE OFFICIAL RECORD
RESOLUTION 09-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DFW CONNECTOR PROJECT TO THE
IMPROVEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY IN THIS AREA AND THE ENTIRE
DFW METROPLEX.
WHEREAS, Traffic congestion has become and continues to be a major problem through the
DFW Connector corridor in Southlake and Northeast Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, the DFW Connector improvement project will greatly enhance transportation
mobility for a significant and highly populated portion of the DFW metroplex; and,
WHEREAS, the portion of the area whose access and mobility is demonstrably improved as
well as enhanced by the DFW Connector project includes areas of significant population growth and
economic development activity that include major centers of employment; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake has been supportive of the final plan to improve the traffic
capacity in the corridor with the DFW Connector project; and,
WHEREAS, TxDOT has solicited proposals for the construction of the DFW Connector
project under the Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA) program, and,
WHEREAS, TxDOT is currently reviewing three CDA proposals for the construction of the
DFW Connector, and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission is scheduled to consider the TxDOT
staff recommended CDA proposal for the DFW Connector in their meeting on February 26, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE:
SECTION 1: That all matters in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are
incorporated into the body of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: That the City of Southlake takes the occasion of this meeting of its City Council
to affirm and emphasize its strong commitment, support, and recognition of the
vital importance of the DFW Connector project to the improvement of the
quality of life and mobility of this area and of this region and further, authorizes
its Mayor or his designate to present this resolution to a public hearing held by
the TxDOT to publicly indicate this strong support for the DFW Connector
project as proposed.
SECTION 3: This resolution shall take effect from and after its approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 17th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009.
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