Resolution 2005-08
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-08(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, TO RECOMMEND THE ABANDONMENT OF
EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY ON S.H. 78 AT THE INTERSECTION OF
BIRMINGHAM AVENUE.
WHEREAS, S.H. 78 serves as a regional intermodal connector in southeast
Collin County between Interstate 30, U.S. 75, F.M. 205 and S.H. 190; and
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of S.H. 78, which travels through the heart of
the community, will have significant and long term impacts on the mobility, economic
viability, land use, and development standards throughout Wylie, including the areas
surrounding the historic downtown; and
WHEREAS, the relocation of the Kansas City Sounthern rail line adjacent to
S.H. 78 and the transfer of the right-of-way to TxDOT and Collin County made it
possible to redevelop property along S.H. 78, and
WHEREAS, the City secured Federal Demonstration Funds in the amount of
$275,000 for the construction of a pedestrian crossing at S.H. 78 and Birmingham
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the pedestrian bridge is no longer necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: The City Council recommends that the 50-feet of right-of-way
necessary for the construction of the pedestrian bridge be abandoned by TxDOT and
transferred to Collin County.
SECTION 2: The City Council requests the construction funds for the
pedestrian bridge be used for the remaining federal demonstration projects.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Resolution No. 2005-08(R)
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DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of January, 2005,
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ATTEST TO:
Resolution No, 200S-08(R)
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