HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 042710-Z - Wilco Pass-Through FinanceRESOLUTION NO. O'-111� oZ
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
Supporting Williamson County in their Application for Pass -
Through Finance for the Northbound Interstate 35 Frontage Road
from Westinghouse Road to State Highway 29.
Whereas, the Texas Transportation Commission has issued a Fiscal Year 2010 Call for
Projects for the Pass -Through Finance Program; and,
Whereas, the City of Georgetown Overall Transportation Plan and Williamson County
Long Range Transportation Plan identify the construction of northbound frontage roads and
ramps on Interstate ("IH") 35 from Westinghouse Road, intersecting Business 35 and Ranch
Road 2243, to State Highway ("SH") 29 as a priority transportation improvements for the City,
County and Central Texas Region; and,
Whereas, Williamson County has been developing, in cooperation with the Texas
Department of Transportation (Department), improvements to the IH 35 system, including the
construction of northbound frontage roads and ramps between Westinghouse Road and SH 29;
and,
Whereas, these improvements would complete the frontage road system through
southern Georgetown, providing an improved facility for the public and emergency vehicles to
safely and efficiently access emergency care at St. David's Georgetown Hospital; and,
Whereas, these improvements would provide improved incident management on the
adjacent section of IH 35, which currently has the Department diverting traffic from IH 35
mainlines through downtown Georgetown; and,
Whereas, these improvements would also address regional mobility needs by allowing
northbound traffic to access IH 35 directly without having to travel through Business 35 to
access IH 35 via FM 2243; and,
Whereas, Williamson County is making significant financial contributions to the project;
and,
Whereas, no construction funding has been identified to complete this "gap" section of
the IH 35 system; and
Whereas, at their April 23, 2010, meeting the Georgetown Transportation Advisory
Board unanimously approved and recommend to City Council approval and support for the
Williamson County Pass -Through Finance Application.
Support for the Williamson County 2010 Pass -Through Finance Application for IH 35 Frontage Road Improvements
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:
That the City of Georgetown supports the County's Pass -Through Finance application
to the Department for funding to construct the frontage roads and ramp improvements on
northbound Interstate 35 between Westinghouse Road and SH 29, and strongly encourages the
Texas Transportation Commission to approve the application.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 27th day of April, 2010.
ATTEST:
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ica Hamilton, C. ecretary
Approved as to Form:
Mark Sokolow, City Attorney
George G. Garver, Mayor
Support for the Williamson County 2010 Pass -Through Finance Application for 1H 35 Frontage Road Improvements
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