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HomeMy WebLinkAbout166-91 RESOLUTION• • • • RESOLUTION NO. 166-91 • • A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AND URGING THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO EXPEDITE REPAIR OF THE RETAINING WALL AT HIGHWAY 471 AND PROSPECT STREET, FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS. WHEREAS, the retaining wall on the west right-of-way line of North College Avenue (Highway 471) at the Prospect Street intersection is in need of repair; and WHEREAS, North College Avenue at the intersection of Prospect Street is a heavy traffic thoroughfare; and WHEREAS, citizen concern has been expressed; and WHEREAS, the City serves to promote and protect the general welfare of citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas and of the general public; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the Board of Directors hereby requests and urges the Arkansas State Highway Department to expedite repair of the retaining wall on the west right-of-way line of North College (Highway 471) at the Prospect Street intersection, Fayetteville, Arkansas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of September , 1991. ATTEST: City C APPROVED: By• / �%/I. Mayo FAYET I E\'I LLE • • THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS September 20, 1991 Mr. Charles E. Venable Chief Engineer ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION P.O. Box 2261 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 RE: Retaining Wall - Highway 471 and Prospect Street Fayetteville, Arkansas Dear Charles: I am forwarding herewith, a copy of a Resolution passed by our City Board regarding the retaining wall at Highway 471 and Prospect Street here in Fayetteville. I know that the Highway Department is working on this problem but I wanted to make sure you knew how Serious we consider this situation. Our main concern is the safety factor and we hope that we can expedite the repair of this wall as soon as possible. As always, thank you for all the work you to for us and the many courtesies you extend. FSV/kaf enclosure 113 WEST MOUNTAIN 72701 501 521-7700 Wittl best personal regard, Fred S. Vorsanger Mayor