HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2005-0094 05-23-05 RESOLUTION NO. R2005-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS BY THE TEXAS
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO ADDRESS IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE SH 36 AND SH 288 CORRIDORS.
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Texas has designated SH 36 and SH
288 as major arteries for hurricane evacuation routes for this gulf coast region; and,
WHEREAS, Brazoria County has passed a $50 million bond referendum by
67.7% of the voters to be added with an additional $50 million from our cities and
special districts, totaling $100 million, to leverage into $400 million worth of needed
regional significant roadway projects; and,
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County and its
Infrastructure Committee supporters, with its delegation of state legislators and
senators, is raising the awareness level of this critical corridor and delivering a
presentation to the Texas Transportation Commission in Austin on June 30, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation is governed by the Texas
Transportation Commission, consisting of five members appointed by the governor with
the advice and consent of the senate; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission, with the advice and
recommendations of the executive director, encourages, fosters, and assists in the
development of public and mass transportation in the state; and
WHEREAS, addressing mobility is critical to achieving safe and expeditious
routes to evacuate large numbers of the gulf coast population in the event of the notice
of an incoming hurricane that causes severe destruction in its path; and,
WHEREAS, significant growth in Brazoria County has caused congestion which
has overburdened area roadways; and,
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-94
WHEREAS, the importance of moving traffic expeditiously is in the best interest
of achieving a better quality environment for Southeast Texas; and,
WHEREAS, Brazoria County works with the Houston-Galveston Area Council as
our Metropolitan Planning Organization, (MPO), and our Brazoria County
Commissioners, as essential partners to present the best possible solutions to the
Texas Department of Transportation where mobility is concerned.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Pearland hereby supports the
Brazoria County Commissioners Court in calling upon the Texas Transportation
Commission to complete construction funding of SH 36 from Freeport to Interstate 10,
and support the improvements to State Highway 288 from Highway 6 to Beltway 8 in
northern Brazoria County.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 23rd day of
May , A.D., 2005.
ATTEST:
SE.6~ETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
TOM REID
MAYOR
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CitySecretaryPEARLAND
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June 1, 2005
David Steadman, President
Economic Alliance for Brazoria County
201 E. Myrtle, Suite 139
Angleton, Texas 77515-4719
Dear Mr. Steadman:
I am enclosing a certified copy of Resolution No. R2005-94 supporting the efforts by the
Texas Transportation Commission to address improvements to SH 36 and SH 288
Corridors.
Respectfully,
oung orfing, MC
City Secretary
Enclosure
c: Bill Eisen, City Manager
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