R98-13 01-26-98RESOLUTION NO. R98-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING BRAZORIA COUNTY'S
FUNDING OF THE GRAND PARKWAY STUDY AND FUTURE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND PARKWAY IN COOPERATION WITH
FORT BEND COUNTY, WHICH WILL CONNECT U. S. 59 AND S. H. 288.
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of expanding the area's
transportation system to accommodate the public; and
WHEREAS, the construction and maintenance of roads is important to the
economic growth and development of Pearland, and will benefit Pearland residents by
stimulating commerce, promoting and developing new business enterprises, and
enhancing the health, safety, and welfare of the Pearland citizens; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That City Council encourages and supports Brazoria County's
funding of the Grand Parkway Study and future construction of the Grand Parkway
in cooperation with Fort Bend County, which will connect U. S. 59 and S. H. 288 as
currently proposed, because it will provide additional economic development
opportunities for the City by enhancing and strengthening the area's transportation
network.
Section 2. That the City Council recommends that Brazoria County
Commissioner's Court approve and commit its portion of the funds necessary to
conduct a Major Investment Study, an Environmental Impact Study, and a Preliminary
Engineering Study for construction of the Grand Parkway in an amount up to
8522,000.00.
RESOLUTION NO. R98-13
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 26th day of January
A.D., 1998.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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