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RESOLUTION NO./~9~O0~.-
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM APPLICATION
FOR THE FUNDING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG RYAN ROAD
IN THE CITY OF DENTON, IN DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has announced a 2002 Program
Call for project proposals for the Safe Routes to School Program; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Safe Routes to School Program is to improve safety in
and around school areas; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Stuart Ryan Elementary School located at 528 Ryan Road in the
City of Denton, Denton County, Texas was opened in October of 2001; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified and evaluated the need for sidewalks along Ryan
Road to separate children walking to Wayne Stuart Ryan Elementary School from motor
vehicles, to improve pedestrian pathways, and to improve children's ability to cross streets; and
WHEREAS, the City has completed a route study of Ryan Road, including the
inventorying existing sidewalks and right-of-way and analyzed the need for sidewalks, sidewalk
relocations and additional right-of-way that would allow the construction of the sidewalk prior to
widening of Ryan Road; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City of Denton endorses and supports the Safe Routes to Schools
Program application for the funding of the construction of sidewalks along Ryan Road in Denton
County, Texas.
SECTION 2.
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the /~ dayof ~~
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
2002.
EUL1NEBROC~MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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