RES 1994-07TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 94-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS SUPPORTING AND
COMMENDING THE ACTION OF THE DENTON COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT IN ITS COLLABORATIVE
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
BENEFICIAL SOLUTIONS TO THE AREA'S
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE; REQUESTING AND
URGING ADVANCE DISCRETIONARY CONSIDERATION OF
CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS, INCLUDING
STATE HIGHWAY 121, THE PROPOSED STATE HIGHWAY
121 BYPASS, AND FARM -TO -MARKET ROAD 2499, AS
PART OF THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (the "Department") is the state
agency charged with the duty of developing a statewide transportation plan containing all modes
of transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission (the "Commission") governs the
Department of Transportation and consists of a three-member panel appointed by the Governor;
and
WHEREAS, the Commission has the jurisdiction over and the authority to allocate more
than $20 billion for transportation projects over the next 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Denton County has always been aggressive in meeting its transportation
challenges through bond packages and partnering with the State on costs; and
WHEREAS, State Highway 121, the proposed SH 121 Bypass and Farm -to -Market Road
2499 will help Denton County address transportation infrastructure needs as the fastest growing
county in the State; and
WHEREAS, the explosive growth of our area has created an immediate and critical
necessity to accelerate project consideration and funding for two of the vital arterial linkages in
the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, FM 2499 and SH 121 ByPass (freeway); and
WHEREAS, SH 121 and FM 2499 will generate economic development along the
thoroughfares for Denton County while maximizing the State's return on its investment; and
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WHEREAS, each member of the Commission, Chairman David Bernsen, Commissioner
Anne Wynne and Commissioner Ruben Cardenas, have visited Denton County to get a first-hand
look at several transportation projects including SH 121 and FM 2499; and
WHEREAS, the improvement of the transportation infrastructure in Denton County will
provide a county -wide benefit and benefit the citizens of 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 and foregoing premises are true and correct and are incorporated
herein in their entirety.
Section 2. The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas does support, endorse
and commend the efforts of the Denton County Commissioners Court and its collaborative
partnership with the Texas Transportation Commission to seek mutually beneficial solutions to
the area's transportation infrastructure needs.
Section 3. The Town Council strongly urges and requests advance discretionary
consideration by the Commission of FM 2499 and SH 121 ByPass (freeway) as part of the
Transportation Improvements Program and Project Development Plan carefully crafted by the
Texas Department of Transportation.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS on this the 19th day of July, 1994.
ATTEST:
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Town Secretary,
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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Town At rney,
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