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Item 8ACITY OF SOUTHLAKE RESOLUTION NO. 08-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FM 1938 PROJECT TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY IN THIS AREA AND THE ENTIRE THE DFW METROPLEX. WHEREAS , the FM 1938 (Precinct Line Rd) project from SH 114 south to FM 1709 has been in the planning stages for a number of years; and, WHEREAS, this FM 1938 improvement project will greatly enhance transportation mobility for a significant and highly populated portion of the DFW metroplex; and, WHEREAS, the portion of area whose access and mobility is demonstrably improved as well as enhanced by the FM 1938 project includes areas of significant population growth and economic development activity that include major centers of employment; and, WHEREAS, extensive planning, cooperation, and coordination has been conducted by multiple local government jurisdictions to advance the FM 1938 project by providing for engineering, planning, and right-of-way for FM 1938; and, WHEREAS, now that the next step in the process to move the FM 1938 to construction is for the Texas Department of Transportation to hold a meeting to receive public input regarding the said FM 1938 project as proposed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE: SECTION 1: 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 FM 1938 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 meeting held by the TxDOT to publicly indicate this strong support for the FM 1938 project as proposed. st PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 21 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008. ________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ City Secretary