HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-1456Resolution No. 2026- 1456
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DENTON, TEXAS, SUPPORTING TXDOT
PROPOSED ALIGNMENTS B AND B2 FOR THE DENTON COUNTY OUTER LOOP PROJECT
IN DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is committed to the safe, efficient, and sustainable movement
of people, goods, and services within and through the City, Denton County, and the greater North
Texas region; and
WHEREAS, Denton County, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TXDOT), is developing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Denton County Outer Loop
project, a proposed six -lane freeway primarily on new location connecting I-35 in Denton County,
Texas, with the Dallas North Tollway in Collin County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Denton County Outer Loop project is being studied to address population
and travel demand growth and to support safe and resilient east -west mobility and connectivity across
Denton County; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that long-range transportation planning is important
to support regional mobility, improve connectivity to major transportation facilities, and help plan for
future growth; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further recognizes the importance of continued coordination
among Denton County, TXDOT, local jurisdictions, regional planning partners, and stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT is performing public engagement to solicit feedback for multiple
proposed alignments of the Denton County Outer Loop project, and those proposed alignments are
depicted on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes; and
WHEREAS, the city desires to formally express its support for proposed alignment B and B2
within B, as shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the city desires to formally express its support for continued development of the
Denton County Outer Loop project and encourages Denton County, TXDOT, and project partners to
continue advancing the environmental review, planning, design, and funding process in a timely and
transparent manner.
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby expresses its support for the Denton County Outer
Loop project in Denton County, Texas.
SECTION 2. The City Council supports Denton County and TXDOT continuing the EIS
process and to continue considering local input as the study advances.
SECTION 3. The City Council recognizes the importance of the Denton County Outer Loop
project in addressing long-term mobility, safety, connectivity, and growth -related transportation
needs in the region.
SECTION 4. The City Council affirms its commitment to work cooperatively with Denton
County, TxDOT, neighboring municipalities, and stakeholders to support continued planning and
coordination for the Denton County Outer Loop project.
SECTION 5. The City Council further expresses support for alignment ALTERNATIVE B
AND B2 within B, as depicted on the attached Exhibit A based on its consistency with the City's
mobility, safety, economic development, and long-range planning priorities.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve this ordinance was made by Jill Jester and seconded by
Joe Holland . The ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote
[- 3
Aye
Nay Abstain Absent
Chris Watts, Mayor:
Jordan Villareal, District 1:
Nick Stevens, District 2:
Suzi Rumohr, District 3:
Joe Holland, District 4:
George Ferrie, At Large Place 5:
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 27th day of October 2026.
CHRIS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KRISTI GILBERT, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
Exhibit "A"
Denton County Outer Loop Alignments Under Consideration:
Project Location Map
The project location map below depicts the alignment segments under consideration for this project. A small portion of Collin County is
included due to the fact that the eastern terminus for the project is the Dallas North Tollway in Collin County and the connection between
the Denton County and Collin County portions of the Regional Outer Loop is being evaluated.
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