Item 5DRESOLUTION NO. 05 -064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND
ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM
THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS RTC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 3:
ARTERIAL STREETS PROGRAM FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF WHITE CHAPEL BOULEVARD
FROM HIGHLAND STREET TO EMERALD BOULEVARD
FROM A TWO LANE UNDIVIDED FACILITY TO A FOUR
LANE DIVIDED FACILITY WITH A PEDESTRIAN/
BICYCLE TRAIL.
WHEREAS, construction of White Chapel Boulevard as a four lane divided facility is
shown on the City of Southlake Thoroughfare Plan as a major arterial; and
WHEREAS, White Chapel Boulevard represents a primary north -south route for
residents of northeast Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, a four lane north -south arterial is critically needed in this area for efficient
and safe movement of vehicular traffic between F.M. 1709 and S.H. 114, two state facilities; and
WHEREAS, daily traffic counts have increased significantly along White Chapel
Boulevard in the last two years; and
WHEREAS, White Chapel Boulevard provides access to Carroll High School (9 & 10
grades) and will improve congestion levels around the school; and
WHEREAS, White Chapel Boulevard will include a trail along the roadway to promote
safe access to the school and to improve air quality; and
WHEREAS, the trail along White Chapel Boulevard is a critical link for a larger trail
system which connects Bob Jones Park, a major regional park, to the Cotton Belt trail and to the
future commuter rail line along S.H. 26; and
WHEREAS, public support for the project has already been received in the form of
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dedicated right -of -way for the roadway; and
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake has prepared conceptual engineering plans for this
project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake will provide a 20% local funding match and has
included this project in the City's Capital Improvements Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1.
The application for funding from the North Central Texas Council of Governments RTC
Partnership Program 3 for construction of White Chapel Boulevard as a four lane divided facility
with a trail from Highland Street to Emerald Boulevard is hereby authorized and endorsed.
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2005.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
Un
Andy Wambsganss, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Farwell, TRMC
City Secretary
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