Resolution 2014-38RESOLUTION NO. 2014-38(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS OPPOSING
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE TOLL ROAD
PROJECT KNOWN AS THE NORTHEAST GATEWAY IN THE
CITY OF WYLIE AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas ( "City Council ") supports and
encourages regional long -range transportation planning initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held work sessions, attended meetings and received input
regarding the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Blacklands Corridor Feasibility Study;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held work sessions, attended meetings and received input
regarding the proposed Texas Turnpike Corporation's Northeast Gateway Private Toll Road; and
WHEREAS, based on information available at this time the City Council believes that the
proposed routes of the Northeast Gateway Private Toll Road project will not benefit the citizens of
the City of Wylie and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WYLIE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. That the City Council does hereby oppose the route alternatives of the
proposed Northeast Gateway as they impact the City of Wylie and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas on
this the 6th day of October, 2014.
ATTEST TO:
Carole Ehrlic i 1yecretary
Resolution No. 2014 -38(R)
Opposition of Northeast Gateway
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Eric Hogue, Mayor,'
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