HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-1708RESOLUTION NO.20-1708
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON IN SUPPORT OF THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S PROPOSED ALIGNMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FOR THE LOOP 288 WEST NORTHBOUND AND
SOUTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is committed to infrastructure investments that will
accommodate firture growth in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is a key partner in
roadway improvement and expansion projects in Denton; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT is currently planning a construction project to extend Loop 288 to
the west from 1-35 to US 380 and from US 380 to 1-35W; and
WHEREAS, the initial phase of the Loop 288 West Construction Project will include
construction of the northbound and southbound frontage roads with the northbound frontage road
initiating construction fIrst; and
WHEREAS, this project is in the interest of Denton residents because it will help connect
high-growth areas of the community to Denton’s urban core; NOW, THERFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council adopts and incorporates the above-referenced findings in
this resolution.
SECTION 2 The City Council of the City of Denton expresses support for TxDOT’s
proposed Loop 288 West Northbound and Southbound Construction Project.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Denton authorizes the City Manager to sign
a Letter of Support, attaching this resolution for the Loop 288 West Northbound and Southbound
Construction Project, with the following projected construction schedule:
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September 2020 – Environmental Clearance
June 2022 – 100% Construction Plans Complete
December 2024 – Right-of-Way Acquisition Complete
April 2026 – Utility Relocations Complete
April 2026 – Ready to Issue Bids for Construction
SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Chris Watts, Mayor:
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1 :
Keely G. Briggs, District 2:
Jesse Davis. District 3 :
John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 :
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1 S+b day of no 2020
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY