HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-045 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS URGING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) TO PROCEED WITH
CONSTRUCTION OF SH 170 IMPROVEMENTS AT THE EARLIEST
POSSIBLE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas has deemed it
necessary and in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North
Richland Hills to support the accelerated expansion of SH 170; and
WHEREAS, the accelerated expansion of SH 170, known as the Alliance Gateway
Freeway, is critically necessary in order to guarantee that the region can
meet the growing needs for capacity in the Alliance Corridor and to ensure
unimpeded mobility throughout northeast Tarrant and south Denton
Counties for the area for residents, commuters and businesses; and
WHEREAS, SH 170 provided the transportation infrastructure to support massive
industrial, residential and real estate expansion throughout northeast
Tarrant and southeast Denton Counties, and enabled the Alliance Corridor
to become a leading global logistics hub and economic center for the entire
North Texas region; and
WHEREAS, SH 170 is an essential highway for motorists and industrial traffic needing
east/west access across the north end of the Metroplex, and average drive
time to and from IH-35W along SH 170, which is only seven miles in
distance, is in excess of 45 minutes during the morning and evening rush
hours; and
WHEREAS,there is significant employment growth currently underway within the corridor
with the impending opening of Charles Schwab Corporation, as well as the
growth of other area companies, will attract an additional 15,000 daytime
workers and residents to the area; and
WHEREAS, enhancements to SH 170 will be the "last piece of the puzzle" in connecting
a regional transportation network across the Alliance Corridor; and
WHEREAS, SH 170 has become one of the most important roadways in North Texas and
is a vital link for area companies and residents (more than 400,000 within
the corridor), between Fort Worth Alliance Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport, as well as Downtown Fort Worth to the south; and
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WHEREAS, continued growth and prosperity for our region depends on its expedited
completion;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are true and
correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as if written herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby declares its support urging the Texas Department
of Transportation to proceed with the accelerated expansion of SH 170,
known as the Alliance Gateway Freeway.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved; and all Resolutions of the
City Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 14th day of October, 2019.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Mike Curtis, Managing Director
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