HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 041222-T - Widening FM 971RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
REQUEST OF FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS TO CONSTRUCT
THE EXPANSION OF FM 971 FROM GANN STREET TO SH-130;
REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has authorized a large-scale infrastructure
package (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021) to enhance and modernize the
country's infrastructure, including roadways; and
WHEREAS, Representative John Carter has requested projects of regional
significance be submitted for consideration by his office; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown ("City") has developed a comprehensive plan
for transportation -related improvements needed throughout the community; and
WHEREAS'. Georgetown voters approved a bond election measure in 2021 to
support significant transportation improvements; and
WHEREAS, one of the projects not taken to the voters in 2021 was the expansion
of FM 971 from Gann Street to SH-130; and
WHEREAS, the City is nearing completion of the re -alignment of FM 971 from the
Northwest Boulevard Bridge to improve mobility in the area of I-35; and
WHEREAS, the FM 971 corridor is not only seeing a heavy increase in traffic, but
is a critical regional corridor between an interstate highway and a major state highway;
and
WHEREAS, the expansion of FM 971 from Gann Street to SH-130 will be a
transformative project for an area of the City that includes a regional park, residential
areas, two schools, major commercial development, and connects I-35 to SH-130; and
WHEREAS, the project will expand FM 971 from two lanes to four lanes, while
improving drainage, adding sidewalks and bike lanes, and making other needed safety
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Subject: Support fo equest of federal appropriations to construct FM 971
Date Approved
improvements to the corridor.
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 they are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown does hereby express support for
the appropriation of Federal funding to construct FM 971 from Gann Street to SH-130.
SECTION 3. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable.
SECTION 4. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Resolution and the City Secretary
to attest.
SECTION 5. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the day of April, 2021.
ATTEST: THEZ'J Y OF GEORGETOWN
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City Secretary �J Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Skye 1,ffasson
City Attorney
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Subject: Support for request of federal appropriations to construct FM 971
Date Approvers