HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4092-06-2012A Resolution
NO. 4092 -06 -2012
SUPPORTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE AND COMMENCEMENT OF
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE IH -35W CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation ( "TxDOT ") is seeking support and
comments from the City for the proposed improvements to Interstate Highway 35W ( "IH -35W ") in Fort
Worth; and
WHEREAS, IH -35W a/k/a the "NAFTA Superhighway," is an important international trade and
commerce route and has been designated by the U.S. Congress as a National High Priority Corridor; and
WHEREAS, IH -35W through Tarrant and Denton Counties has become significantly congested,
resulting in increased transportation time and costs jeopardizing the region's ability to expand existing
economic development programs and compete nationally and globally for new businesses and jobs; and
WHEREAS, Denton County is advancing schematic designs for improvements to IH -35W from
the Denton Central Business District south to the Denton/Tarrant County Line; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT is advancing schematic designs for improvements to IH -35W from United
States Highway 287 ( "US 287 ") north to the Denton/Tarrant County Line, the "IH -35W 3C Project ";
and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth supported the creation of the I -35 Coalition, a broad based
community and business organization created to advance transportation and mobility improvements to
the IH -35W corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has adopted aesthetic corridor and land use guidelines to
steer future development along the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth supports TxDOT's efforts to identify funding to advance
the construction of IH -35W from the Interstate Highway 820 /IH -35W Interchange ( "IH -820
Interchange ") to US 287, the "IH -35W 3B Project "; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth supports TxDOT's efforts to secure Transportation
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act ( "TIFIA ") funding for the IH -35W improvements from Fort
Worth's Central Business District to, and including, the IH -820 Interchange, the "IH -35W 3A Project ";
and
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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth understands the vital need to protect adjacent communities
and cultural assets from the impacts of the proposed improvements along the IH -35W corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth understands that the IH -35W 3A Project's schematic design
details the ultimate improvements to be made in the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth understands that funding for the ultimate improvements is
not currently available and the project will be constructed in phases; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth understands that TxDOT has entered into a long term
Comprehensive Development Agreement with a private entity, NTE Mobility Partners, LLC
( "NTEMP "), for the construction, funding, and maintenance of the project; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT and NTEMP will agree on the scope of the first phase of construction
known as the Mandatory Scope of Work for the IH -35W 3A Project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
The City of Fort Worth supports the environmental clearance and the commencement of
construction of the IH -35W 3A and 3B projects as soon as possible with the following provisions:
• TxDOT continues the prompt advancement of the design of the IH -35W 3C Project and
identification of funding support;
• TxDOT continues to plan appropriate and prudent mitigations to the historical and noise
issues raised by the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association on the IH -35W 3A Project;
• TxDOT continues to plan appropriate and prudent mitigations of the IH -35W 3A Project's
increased footprint across the Trinity Trail at the Trinity River Crossings to include limited
construction related trail closures, installation of under bridge lighting, and clear spans of the
Trinity River as practical;
• TxDOT continues its appropriate and meaningful engagement of City staff in the
development and implementation of the local access elements based on the Mandatory Scope
of Work including aesthetic treatments in the entire corridor;
• TxDOT maintains its appropriate and meaningful engagement with the City and NTEMP,
through design and construction, of the IH -35W 3A Project to ensure the least disruption to
the community, the City's arterial network, and the City's Water, Sewer and Storm Water
utilities.
Resolution No. 4092 -06 -2012
Adopted this 5`h day of June, 2012.
ATTEST:
By:
Mary J. IKays r, City Secretary
.Attachments
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