HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2249A Resolution ~a~9
A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE
EXTENSION OF SH 121 ('1~ FROM IH 35 W IN THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH TO U.S. 67 IN THE CTI'Y OF
CLEBURNE
WI~REAS, the governing bodies of the Cities of Cleburne and Fort Worth and the
Counties of Johnson and Tarrant have previously adopted official action in support of the
construction of the SH 121 section from IH 35 W to approximately U.S. 67 bypass in Cleburne
including all or a portion of the project as a toll road if necessary• and
WI~REAS, the Texas Turnpike Authority has conducted extensive studies to determine
the viability of the project as a tollway• and
WHEREAS, these studies indicate a significant section of the project can be supported as
a tollway• and
WHEREAS, the Texas Turnpike Authority has authorized $1 million for an investment
grade study to be conducted for SH 121 (T) as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, the project has been included in the State Transportation Plan since 1967
and
VV]HEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth is desirous to reaffirm its
previous support of the timely completion of the SH 121 (T) project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort
Worth respectfully requests that the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Turnpike
Authority continue to pursue the fiuiding for construction and an expeditious construction
schedule for this critically needed roadway
IN Wl[TNFSS WI~REOF we have hereunto set our hand and caused the great seal of
the City of Fort Worth to be affixed this o7~~j day of January 1997
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Kenneth Barr Mayor
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Attest: City Secretary ~ JAN 28 19~~
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CITY OF FORT WORTH