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Item 9AWASNUVAUSIRMITON9 1/ Jan 3, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council FROM: Billy Campbell, City Manager SUBJECT: Resolution No. 02 -004, Requesting Acceptance of Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order No. 108746 Regarding FM 1938 Extension Between SH 114 And FM 1709. Action Requested: Approval of Resolution No. 02 -004, Requesting Acceptance of Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order No. 108746 regarding FM 1938 extension between SH 114 and FM 1709. Background Information: This is the formal Minute Order expected from the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) after Metroport Cities Partnership presented its request for the extension of FM 1938 from FM 1709 to SH 114 on September 27, 2001. The TTC formally approved the Minute Order on December 13, 2001. The Minute Order stipulates that TxDOT will construct a four lane divided highway (expandable to six lanes) for the 3.6 mile length of the project; provided that Tarrant and Denton Counties provide 100 percent of the right -of -way and eligible utility adjustments, and that the NCTCOG place the project into its Priority 2 Category funding status for future funding of roadway construction. The cities of Southlake, Keller and Westlake are responsible for the engineering costs related to the project. Financial Considerations: None at this time. The City of Southlake has previously contributed it's agreed upon share of the engineering costs, approximately $113,000 in the fall of 2001. Future financial considerations would include additional right -of -way beyond what would be provided by Tarrant County, special drainage issues, landscaping, and pedestrian pathways. Such additional costs will be detailed in future CIP budget requests. Citizen Input/ Board Review: None. Legal Review: None. Alternatives: None. Supporting Documents: Resolution No. 02 -004; Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order No. 108746. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 02 -004. RESOLUTION NO. 02 -004 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 108746 REGARDING FM 1938 EXTENSION BETWEEN SH 114 AND FM 1709 WHEREAS, State Highway 114 and Farm to Market Road 1709 represent primary east -west means of access for northeast Tarrant County and southern Denton County, and WHEREAS, SH 114 and FM 1709 do not have an adequate north -south connection to serve increasing commercial and residential development demands, and WHEREAS, construction of FM 1938 as a four lane divided roadway from SH114 to FM 1709 has been proposed as part of the regional transportation network for many years; and WHEREAS, a north -south arterial is critically needed in this region for efficient and safe movement of vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS, constructing FM 1938 from SH 114 to FM 1709 completes a gap in the regional transportation network and connects US 820 and SH 114, two controlled access state facilities; and WHEREAS, public support for the project has already been received in the form of dedicated right of way for the roadway and the necessary adjacent right of way dedication for the NETCRWS water line to provide necessary water supply to Southlake, Keller and Westlake; and WHEREAS, the City of Southlake will provide any additional right -of -way beyond that agreed to be acquired by Tarrant County, as needed for landscaping, drainage and other utilities, and pedestrian pathways, within the city's corporate city limits and fund a portion of engineering costs; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE SECTION 1: That all matters stated in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety. SECTION 2: that the City accepts the terms of the Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order No. 108746 and urges all other political subdivisions to accept the terms therein to expedite the Extension of FM 1938 between SH 114 and FM 1709. SECTION 3: If any provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, then the remainder of such resolution shall remain in full force and effect as if separately enacted. PASSED AND APPROVED on this the day of .2002 by the City of Southlake. APPROVED: Rick Stacy, Mayor ATTEST: Kim Bush, Acting City Secretary Dec 13 01 02:25p Graham fissociates, Inc. 817 -533 -5240 p.2 TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DENTON & TARRANT Counties MAVUTE ORDER page I of 2 Districts DALLAS & FORT WORTH In DENTON & TARRANT COUNT a project is being proposed to extend FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1938 an urban road, from State Highway 114 in Westlake to Farm to Market Road 1709 in Southlake, a distance of approximately 3.6 stiles. The proposed roadway consists of a four -lane divided highway, with a wide median to allow future expansion to six lanes. This route is part of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Regional Plan as an arterial route, and was included in two of its previous regional plans Constructing this project will alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the executive director is directed to lender the following proposal to the NCTCOG, Denton and Tarrant counties: Provided NCTCOG will: 1. Place the project into Priority 2, Category 4C. STP Metropolitan Mobility. In Priority 2, a substantial portion o`, the project construction plans (geometric, structural, hydraulic and pavement design approved) should be completed and a substantial amount of the required right of way should be purchased. It is expected that the Town of Westlake an, the cities of Scuthlake and Keller will fund the engineering costs. Provided both Denton and Tarrant counties will: 1. Agree to provide 100 percent of the right of way and eligible utility adjustments. The Texas Department of Transportation will: 1. Place the roadway on the state highway system upon completion of Priority 2 activities. 2. After the roadway is added to the state system, consider all funding options for the project. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that upon acceptance of the provisions of this order by the NCTCOG, Denton and Tarrant counties, the executive director is hereby authorized to enter into any necessary agreements and to proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with approved project development activities. 7 -d tied :?l to 61 =atl Dec 13 01 02:26p Graham Associates, Inc. 817 - 633 -5240 p.3 TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION UENTON &TARRANT Counties MINUTEORDER Page2ef2 Distncis DALLAS & FORT WORTH This order shall become operative upon acceptance by NCTCOG, Denton and Tarrant counties, and, if not accepted within 90 days of the date hereof, the actions ccntaincd in this order shall not be implemented. Submitted and rcviewcd by: ,arcctor, Transportation Planning and Programming Division z•d Recommended by: Executive Director Minute Dalc Number Passed d6d :el i0 61 QOG W-