R2007-014 2007-02-12
RESOLUTION NO. R2007 -14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, ENCOURAGING THE BRAZORIA COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S
COURT TO MAKE A REQUEST TO THE HARRIS COUNTY TOLL ROAD
AUTHORITY (THE "HCTRA") TO INITIATE A STUDY TO DETERMINE
THE FEASIBILITY OF HCTRA AND BRAZORIA COUNTY JOINTLY
PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE HIGHWAY 35 TOLLWAY PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has prepared a proposed
alignment for the State Highway 35 Toll Road Project; and
WHEREAS, THE City Council of the City of Pearland is concerned about the
impacts of the proposed Project and its overall ability to meet the future mobility needs of
Northern Brazoria County and Harris County; and
WHEREAS, the City council of the City of Pearland desires to enhance the mobility
options for individuals traveling in Brazoria and Harris Counties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pearland desires to seek funding
opportunities to enhance or improve roadways in the city that interconnect.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Pearland encourages the Brazoria
County Commissioner's Court to make a request to the HCTRA to initiate a study to
determine the feasibility of HCTRA and Brazoria County jointly participating in the State
Highway 35 Toll Road Project.
PASSED'APPROVEDandADOPTEDthiS~1~~~~~
TOM REiD
MAYOR
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-14
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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