HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1415A Resolution 1~f~5
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ENDDRSING STAFFS RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION'S DESIGN PROPOSAL FOR S.H. 121 FROM
BELLAIRE DRIVE SOUTH TO BEACH STREET.
WHEREAS, the construction of the Southwest Freeway is of vital importance
to the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
presented to the City their proposal for S.H. 121 from Bellaire Drive
South to Beach Street and the proposal presented is basically in
conformance with the alignment known as the "Eastern Alignment"; and
WHEREAS, City Staff has reviewed the proposal and made recommendations
and comments regarding the design and operation of the facility as
proposed and these recommendations and comments are attached hereto
and are the basis for this resolution; and
WHEREAS, these recommendations and continents also reflect the comments of
various Civic Groups whose support is required for a project of this
magnitude and importance to the City; and
~' WHEREAS, it is believed that hazardous wastes may exist in the area north
of the Trinity River. on either side of North Main Street that may
influence the route of the freeway; and
WHEREAS, if hazardous wastes do exist in this area they must be
effectively dealt with; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Fort Worth,
Texas hereby endorses Staff's recommendations concerning the State's
design proposal for S.H. 121 from Bellaire Drive South to Beach
Street; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes City Staff
to represent those recommendations as the City's position regarding
same.
BE I7 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City
staff to determine what, if any,
and to develop a program to render
Council authorizes and directs City
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