HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-742 08-14-1990RESOLUTION 90 -742
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN ITS REQUEST TO THE
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO AUTHORIZE THAT THE DFW EAST -WEST CONNECTOR
EXPRESSWAY BE ADDED TO THE FEASIBILITY STUDY AUTHORIZED BY MINUTE ORDER
89563 AS PASSED ON NOVEMBER 22, 1989.
WHEREAS, the DFW International Airport is the major traffic generator in the Dallas/Ft. Worth
metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, The DFW International Airport is encompassed by the existing heavily congested traffic
corridors of SH 114, SH 121, SH 183, SH 360, and with the extension of SH 360 along the western
boundary of DFW International Airport, presently under construction, and the extension of SH 161
along the eastern boundary of the Airport, scheduled for construction in late 1990; and
WHEREAS, a major East -West thoroughfare connection through the Airport will not only relieve
existing and projected traffic congestion, but also will increase regional mobility within the Mid
Cities Area to the benefit of not only the City of Euless citizens but, also the general public; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS,
TEXAS:
The City of Euless supports the DFW International Airport in its request to the Highway Commission
to approve the inclusion of the DFW Connector Expressway in the feasibility study approved by Texas
Highway Commission minute order 89563, dated November 22, 1989; and
That DFW International Airport agrees to pay for the additional cost associated with the addition of
the East -West Connector Expressway feasibility study; and
That if the DFW East -West Connector Expressway proves feasible, then authorize DFW International
Airport, under the direction of the Engineer- Director of State Department of Highway and Public
Transportation, to preform all studies, conduct all public meetings, and develop controlled schematics
necessary to complete the Level 11- Advanced Planning- Segment of the State Department of Highways
and Public Transportation's 10 year Project Development Plan.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS on this
the 14th day of August , 1990.
ATTEST:
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Harold Samuels, Mayor
Susan Crim, City`Secretary
APPR
Bob McFarl nd, ity Attorney