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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110-01 RESOLUTION• 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 • • 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: • 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: • • 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 • • 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 • • Fo� 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 • 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. N c 1 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