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RESOLUTION NO. 110-01
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE WIDENING
OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 180 (GREGG STREET)
BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY I-540 (BYPASS) AND
TOWNSHIP STREET, URGING THE HIGHWAY
COMMISSION TO AUTHORIZE SAID WIDENING,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the portion of State Highway 180 (Gregg Street) between U.S.
Highway I-540 (Bypass) and Township Street is an arterial thoroughfare in
Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, State Highway 180 was omitted from the Highway
Improvement Program of 2001-2003 leaving any improvements to said highway
years in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, recognizing this significance of this
highway to the economic well-being of the new Washington Regional Medical
Center, Medical Park, and north area of Fayetteville, believes that innovative
approaches should be taken immediately to ensure essential improvements are
made to this highway; and
WHEREAS, the Street Committee of the City Council of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas unanimously recommends that the City agree to purchase
right-of-way for the widening of Gregg Street and agree to assume maintenance
of Gregg Str et after its widening by the Arkansas Highway Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. State Highway Commissioner Jonathan Barnett is hereby
authorized to ask the Arkansas Highway Commission to pursue a Minute Order
seeking immediate assistance for the widening to four lanes with turn lanes at
important intersections between U.S. Highway I-540 (Bypass) and Township
Street pursuant to the following conditions:
a. The City of Fayetteville will agree to acquire the necessary
right-of-way; and
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b. The City of Fayetteville assumes responsibility for the
relocation of all utilities; and
c. The City of Fayetteville agrees to accept the highway as a
City street when completed.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 7h day of August, 2001.
ATTEST:
By: �.
I L.ellick Wtiodiuff, City Clerk
APPROVED:
By
DAN COODY, May,
Res. 110-01
NAME OF FILE: Resolution No. 110-01
CROSS REFERENCE:
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08/07/01
Resolution No. 110-01
08/07/01
Staff Review Form
08/13/01
Departmental Memo to Dan Coody, Mayor, from Heather Woodruff,
City Clerk
NOTES:
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE WIDENING
OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 180 (GREGG STREET)
BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY I-510 (BYPASS) AND
TOWNSHIP STREET, URGING THE HIGHWAY
COMMISSION TO AUTHORIZE SAID WIDENING,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the portion of State Highway 180 (Gregg Street) between U.S.
Highway I-510 (Bypass) and Township Street is an arterial thoroughfare in
Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, State Highway 180 was omitted from the Highway
Improvement Program of 2001-2003 leaving any improvements to said highway
years in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, recognizing this significance of this
highway to the economic well-being of the new Washington Regional Medical
Center, Medical Park, and north area of Fayetteville, believes that innovative
approaches should be taken immediately to ensure essential improvements are
made to this highway; and
WHEREAS, the Street Committee of the City Council of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas unanimously recommends that the City agree to purchase
right-of-way for the widening of Gregg Street and agree to assume maintenance
of Gregg Street after its widening by the Arkansas Highway Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. State Highway Commissioner Jonathan Barnett is hereby
authorized to ask the Arkansas Highway Commission to pursue a Minute Order
seeking immediate assistance for the widening to four lanes with turn lanes at
important intersections between U.S. Highway I-510 (Bypass) and Township
Street pursuant to the following conditions:
The City of Fayetteville will agree to acquire the necessary
right-of-way; and
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b. The City of Fayetteville assumes responsibility for the
relocation of all utilities; and
The City of Fayetteville agrees to accept the highway as a
City street when completed.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 7th day of August, 2001.
ATTEST:
By:
Heather Woodruff, City Clerk
APPROVED:
By:
DAN COODY, Mayor
_XX_ AGENDA REQUEST
CONTRACT REVIEW
GRANT REVIEW
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STAFF REVIEW FORM
FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF August 7, 2001 MAYOR'S APPROVAL
FROM:
Dan Coody, Mayor
Name
Division Department
ACTION REQUIRED:
Approval of Resolution supporting the widening of Gregg Street between Township and the
By-pass, to pay for right-of-way acquisition and relocation of utilities and to assume
maintenance of the completed street.
COST TO CITY:
Unknown
Cost of this Request
Account Number
Project Number
BUDGET REVIEW:
Category/Project Budget Category/Project Name
Funds Used to Date Program Name
Remaining Balance Fund
Budgeted Item Budget Adjustment Attached
Budget Coordinator Administrative Services Director
CONTRACT/GRANT/LEASE REVIEW: GRANTING AGENCY:
Accounting Manager Date Internal Auditor Date
City Attorney
Date
Purchasing Officer Date
ADA Coordinator Date
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Division Head
Department Director
Date
Date
CROSS REFERENCE
New Item: Yes
Previous Ordinance/Resolution No.:
FAYETTEVILE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
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To: Dan Coody, Mayor
From: Heather Woodruff, City Clerk
Date: August 13, 2001
Attached is a copy of the resolution supporting the widening of Gregg Street. The original will
be microfilmed and filed with the City Clerk.
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RESOLUTION NO. 110-01
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE WIDENING
OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 180 (GREGG STREET)
BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY I-540 (BYPASS) AND
TOWNSHIP STREET, URGING THE HIGHWAY
COMMISSION TO AUTHORIZE SAID WIDENING,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the portion of State Highway 180 (Gregg Street) between U.S.
Highway I-540 (Bypass) and Township Street is an arterial thoroughfare in
Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, State Highway 180 was omitted from the Highway
Improvement Program of 2001-2003 leaving any improvements to said highway
years in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, recognizing this significance of this
highway to the economic well-being of the new Washington Regional Medical
Center, Medical Park, and north area of Fayetteville, believes that innovative
approaches should be taken immediately to ensure essential improvements are
made to this highway; and
WHEREAS, the Street Committee of the City Council of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas unanimously recommends that the City agree to purchase
right-of-way for the widening of Gregg Street and agree to assume maintenance
of Gregg Street after its widening by the Arkansas Highway Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS -
Section 1. State Highway Commissioner Jonathan Barnett is hereby
authorized to ask the Arkansas Highway Commission to pursue a Minute Order
seeking immediate assistance for the widening to four lanes with turn lanes at
important intersections between U.S. Highway I-540 (Bypass) and Township
Street pursuant to the following conditions:
a. The City of Fayetteville will agree to acquire the necessary
right-of-way; and