HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 041012-J - Alignment Shift FM1460RESOLUTION NO. 0 LI 101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS ("CITY") SUPPORTING A SHIFT IN THE
ALIGNMENT TO TIIE FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 1460, AND
SUPPORTING A STUDY TO SHIFT THE FUT E G _: • DE SEPERATION
TO THE SE INNER LOOP FROM FM 1460, AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Texas Transportation. Code Sections 201.103 and 222.052 establish that the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) shall design, construct, and operate a system of
highways in cooperation with local governments; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT has deemed it necessary to make certain highway improvements on
FM 1460 from Quail Valley Drive to North of Westinghouse Road and this section of highway
improvements will necessitate the acquisition of certain right of way and the relocation and
adjustment of utilities, call. the "Project'; and
WHERAS, the TxDOT approved design schematic for FM 1460 show an intersection
with the Georgetown SE Inner Loop, which includes provision for future grade separation over
the Georgetown SE Inner Loop.
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has received CAMPO State Transportation
Metropolitan Mobility Funding (STPMM) and 2008 voter approved bond funding for a study of
the SW Bypass, including portions of the SE Inner Loop at the intersection of FM 1460.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 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. The City Council further finds that the
adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Policies
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown supports a shift in the
alignment of the FM 1460/Georgetown SE Inner Loop intersection to the east of the approved
intersection; and requests TxDOT and the property owners secure the necessary approvals to
accommodate the shift
Resolution No. O LI (0 is es
Supporting Alignment Ship to FM 1460 and Grade Separation Change to SE Inner Loop
April 24, 2012
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SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Georgetown directs staff to move forward
with the SE Inner Loop Corridor Analysis, including a study of shifting the future grade
separation from FM 1460 to the SE Inner Loop following guidelines approved by the Texas
Department of Transportation.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Georgetown supports the economic
development opportunities on properties at the FM 1460/SE Inner Loop Intersection and believe
these actions will support removing control of access to the these properties and improve
economic development opportunities.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is herby authorized to sign this Resolution and the subject
Agreement for Right of Way Procurement and the City Secretary is authorized to attest thereto,
on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this I 0 day of "-, ` I , 2012.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
By:
a E. Brettle, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
t
Bridget Chapman, Ang City Attorney
Resolution No. 0 IC) la
Supporting Alignment Shift to FM 1460 and Grade Separation Change to SE Inner Loop
April 24, 2012
George G. Garver, Mayor
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