HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 081010-L - Northwest Blvd Bridge FundRESOLUTION NO.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Georgetown, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager to
Pursue Federal Funding for the Northwest Boulevard
Bridge
WHEREAS, in the most recent Citizen Survey conducted for the City of Georgetown, traffic
congestion was listed as the top issue that the City of Georgetown will face in the next five (5) years;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is very concerned about the current issues its citizens
face related to traffic flow, traffic congestion and traffic safety; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is growing at a tremendous pace; and
WHEREAS, the construction of the Northwest Boulevard Bridge will address many of the
traffic related, issues and provide Economic Development opportunities in the Williams Drive
Gateway for the City of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is the County Seat of one of the State of Texas' fastest
growing counties, and it is imperative that the City of Georgetown continue to address its short and
long range plans related to transportation planning to facilitate that growth; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has the opportunity to pursue federal funding for the
construction of the Northwest Boulevard Bridge, which will address many of the transportation and
economic development needs facing the City of Georgetown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SFCTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
SECTION 2.
This Resolution supports the efforts of the City of Georgetown and the City Manager to pursue
federal funding for the construction of the Northwest Boulevard Bridge.
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SECTION. 3.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest thereto this
resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
Attest:
SECTION 4.
This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this day of August 10, 2010.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOW\
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City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark Sokolow
City Attorney
By: '`George Garver
Mayor
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