2009-074 ResolutionOFFICIAL RECORD
RESOLUTION NO. 09-074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND
ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR THE 2009
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG F.M.
1709.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake places a significant emphasis on pedestrian
mobility through its adoption of the Southlake 2025 Plan and its component elements,
including the 2005 update of the Southlake Pathways Plan and the 2007 adoption of the
Sidewalk Plan,
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake recognizes that encouraging alternative modes
of transportation has a positive effect on the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens,
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake acknowledges that improving pedestrian
mobility is critical to improving congestion and air quality,
WHEREAS, F.M. 1709 (Southlake Boulevard) is a major east -west corridor
within the city that is lacking complete, continuous sidewalks from the eastern city limit
to the western city limit,
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake wishes to improve pedestrian mobility and
safety along F.M. 1709 (Southlake Boulevard),
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake considers sidewalks along F.M. 1709
Southlake Boulevard) as the top priority for pedestrian connectivity within the city due
to the potential to connect employment, retail, neighborhoods, schools, and regional
destinations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS THAT:
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SECTION 1.
The application for funding for sidewalks along F.M. 1709 (Southlake Boulevard)
from the Texas Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation Enhancement
Program is hereby authorized and endorsed. The City of Southlake commits to the
project's development, implementation, construction, maintenance, management and
financing. The City further agrees to provide the required local match of 20% and to be
responsible for all non -federally fundable items and all overruns.
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 1St DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
John Terrell; Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Payne, TRW
City Secretary
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