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RESOLUTION NO. R2015 -0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AFFIRMING ITS SUPPORT OF
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S PLANNED WIDENING OF FM-
426 (MCKINNEY STREET) AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments has listed the FM 426
Project (TIP Code 11217) as a Milestone project requiring local jurisdictions to reconfirm their
support of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has defined the scope of
the project as widening from two lanes to four lanes from 1.4 miles west of Loop 288 to 1.1
miles east of Loop 288; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton has requested TxDOT to expand the project scope to
include sidewalks to facilitate safe and efficient multi -modal access to activity centers in the
subject corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton believes the proposed enhancement project will improve the
safety of those engaged in alternative transportation and mobility for North Texas motorists,
WHEREAS, the City of Denton and TxDOT Dallas District Offices are currently
discussing the process to take FM 426 off the TxDOT System and once these discussions are
completed, the City of Denton will submit the proposed project schedule to the North Central
Texas Council of Governments. NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are incorporated
by reference into the body of this Resolution as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The City of Denton City Council confirms FM 426 is a priority project
within its jurisdiction and reaffirms its support of implementation of the enhancement project at
the earliest opportunity and commits to assist TxDOT in that effort.
SECTION 3
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of "r ��� °w�� , 2015..
CI f 1S WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
AI "PROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY