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RES 2001-11TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. 2001-I1 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXPEDITE ITS PLAN FOR THE WIDENING OF STATE HIGHWAY 114 FROM INTERSTATE 35W TO HIGHWAY 287; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the traffic on State Highway 114 is increasing at an alarming rate; WHEREAS, State Highway 114 west of Interstate Highway 35 is a major highway that remains a two-lane road and development in the Metroplex continues to cause an increase in use of this transportation corridor; WHEREAS, State Highway 114 carries more than thirty percent (30%) of the truck traffic supplying aggregate to the Metroplex; and also serves as an access route for area attractions such as the Texas Motor Speedway; WHEREAS, the combination of truck traffic, development, and an increase in the number of major events at Texas Motor Speedway has the potential of seriously affecting both eastbound and westbound traffic flow on Highway 114, including traffic to and from Highway 287 and Interstate 35; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the Town of Trophy Club must continue to use and cross this hazardous highway and, among other detrimental effects, the increased traffic flow could result in the closure of public schools and school events in the Town of Trophy Club. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS: Section 1. The above premises are found to be true and correct and are hereby incorporated into the text of this Resolution. Section 2. The Town Council calls for an expedited and concerted effort on the part of the Texas Highway Department of Transportation to complete the plan for the widening of State Highway 114 from Interstate 35W to Highway 287, purchase the right-of-way for the project, and proceed to final design and implementation of the plan with all possible dispatch. Section 2. That this Resolution shall become effective from and after its date of passage in accordance with law. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, this 16th day of April 2001. Q:\TOWNSEC\PeiidingResolutions\safetvoii 114 04160 Ldoe Marshall Engelbeck, A ayor Town of Trophy Club, Texas A Diane Cockrelljown Secretary Town of Trophy Club, Texas [Seal] � t I Patricia Adams, Town Attorney Town of Trophy Club, Texas QATOWNSECEending Resolutions safety on 114 041601,doe