RES 2000-08TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE DESIGNATION OF AN
EXTENSION OF STATE HIGHWAY 170 FROM INTERSTATE 35 WEST
TO US 287 BY THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION;
URGING AN EXPEDITED EFFORT BY THE TEXAS
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR THIS CRITICAL
IMPROVEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the implementation of Phase One of the State Highway 170 program was
one of the fastest projects ever developed in cooperation with the Texas Department of
Transportation, and is a component of the infrastructure network responsible for attracting over
$5 billion in private sector investments to the region; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of State Highway 170 from its current terminus at
Interstate 35 West to U.S. 287 will continue to attract and support growth in the region; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of State Highway 170 is included in the local Long
Range Plans and Master Thoroughfare Plans; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of State Highway 170 will better serve the needs of
the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Intermodal Center, FedEx Southwest Regional Sort Hub and
other Alliance region businesses by providing direct access to U.S. 287 and removing truck
traffic from local and county roadways; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed extension of State Highway 170 will alleviate local area
congestion, improve air quality, and generally improve the quality of life for the residents of
Trophy Club.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1. The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, urges the Texas
Transportation Commission to designate the extension of State Highway 170 from Interstate 35
West to U.S. 287 and to direct staff to initiate the development process as quickly as possible.
Section 2. The Town of Council of the Town of Trophy Club, requests that the Texas
Transportation Commission take all steps necessary to ensure the accelerated development of this
strategic, critical improvement.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect from and after its date of passage in
accordance with law.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, this the
6th day of June, 2000.
Mayor, Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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AHROVED AS TO FORM:
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