HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 200208-W - Support SH130RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the Georgetown City Council supports a comprehensive multi-modal
transportation infrastructure that promotes enhanced mobility, economic vitality, and improved
quality of life for the citizens of Georgetown and Central Texas; and
WHEREAS, the proposed tolled parkway known 8S State Highway 13OwiUbe aChUC8
contributor to the north-south mobility, enhanced traffic safety, and improved air quality iDthe
Central Texas area; and
WHEREAS, 8H13O will provide important relief from congestion OO existing north-south
traffic arteries, including |H35 and Loop 1; and
VVHERE/\S, development OfSH13O3t the earliest possible time iS vital b}the interests of
those who depend upon mobility in the Central Texas region; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Turnpike Authority Division Of the Texas Department of
Transportation has prepared aDraft Environmental Impact Statement /OE|S\ which contains the
preferred and alternative routes for SH 130; and
WHEREAS, the route contained in the [}EIS in the iD1018di3t8 vicinity ofGeorgetown is
one which the Georgetown City Council has supported in previous resolutions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained iD the preamble Vf this resolution are
hereby found and declared b]betrue and correct, and are incorporated bv reference herein and
expressly made 8 part hereof, asif copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
resolution implements Transportation Policy End 10.00 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
B8FneOt, which states: "Citizens and CODlDleFCi3| goods [OOVG safely and efficiently throughout
all parts Of the Cih/'; and further finds that the adoption of this resolution iS not inconsistent O[iO
conflict with any other CHO1U[y Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the AdOliOiSt[8bv8
Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council supports the construction OfState Highway 13Oalong
the preferred route alternative iOthe vicinity OfGeorgetown. |O regard tO alternative routes hJthe
south of the Georgetown area, the City Council supports whichever alignment is able to be
8|igOed, designed and constructed the fastest possible way consistent with high standards Of
safety, 8ffe{tiVeOesS, aesthetic quality, OniOi[Oa| O8ighbOdlOOd iOlp8[t. and [n8Xi[OU[O
8Dvin]n[OeOt8| protection.
Resolution iD support OfSH13O
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SECTION 3. The City Council urges the Texas Turnpike Authority to give its strongest
consideration in the planning of the initial construction of the roadway to include a connection at
IH35 north of Georgetown.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 8th day of February, 2000.
ATTEST: T E CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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Sandra D. Lee 'By: MARYELLEN KERSCH
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
Resolution in support of SH 130
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