HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 010918-D - CAMPO Project Leander RdRESOLUTION NO. 0 ` alk o — D
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIING THE APPLICATION TO THE
2019-2022 CAMPO PROJECT CALL FOR THE RM 2243 WIDENING
PROJECT FROM NORWOOD DRIVE TO THE SW BYPASS AS
AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTERS IN THE 2015 BOND PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) has issued a Fiscal
2019-2022 Project Call; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown Overall Transportation Plan and 2015 Voter Approved Bond
Program identify the widening of RM 2243 (Leander Road) from Norwood Drive to the SW
Bypass from its current 2 lane configuration to a 4 lanes divided section with sidewalks; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is in the process of completing a
schematic for RR 2243 from IH -35 to US 183, which includes the proposed 4 lane cross section
from Norwood Drive to the SW Bypass; and,
WHEREAS, these improvements would provide safe crossing access to Tippit Middle School and
Dell Pickett Elementary School; and,
WHEREAS, Williamson County and the City of Georgetown are making significant financial
contributions to adjacent roadway improvements, including the completion of the SW Bypass
and this project will increase site lines and safety at the future intersection; and,
WHEREAS, no funding has been identified to complete this "gap" section of RM 2243 (Leander
Road) once TxDOT finalizes preliminary schematics.
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 hereby finds that this resolution
implements the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan and 2015 Voter approved Bond
Program. In addition, the City Council hereby finds that this resolution promotes the City
Council's strategic goals to create a strategy to increase mobility.
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SECTION 2: That the City of Georgetown submits the application to the 2019-2022 CAMPO
Project Call for the RM 2243 (Leander Road) from Norwood Drive to the SW Bypass project, and
strongly encourages CAMPO and Texas Department of Transportation to approve the
application.
SECTION 3: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest this
Resolution.
SECTION 4: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this day of Tit 0u. 2018.
Dale Ross, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shelley Nowli g ity Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
B
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Charlie McNabb, City Attorney
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