Resolution 2005-35
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-35(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, REPEALING RESOLUTION 2005-08 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 Southern 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; and
WHEREAS, the City previously adopted Resolution No. 2005-08(R) and now
wishes to repeal said resolution due to a change in ownership of the property.
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
SECTION 2: The City Council relinquishes its first right of purchase and
recommends conveyance of the excess right-of-way to the adjacent property owner;
SECTION 3: The City Council requests the construction funds for the pedestrian
bridge be used for the remaining federal demonstration projects.
SECTION 4: Resolution No. 2005-08(R) is hereby repealed in its entirety, such
repeal to be effective upon the effective date of this Resolution.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Resolution #2005-35(R)
Abandoning ROW. at the intersection of SH 78 and Birmingham Avenue
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DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas
this 6th day of December, 2005.
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Resolution #2005-35(R)
Abandoning ROW. at the intersection of SH 78 and Birmingham Avenue
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