R-91-1642 - 8/8/1991ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION NO. 14 O g lei
WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation has
proposed two improvement projects for Interstate Highway 35 in the San Marcos
area; and
WHEREAS, the additional lanes to be constructed from Highway 123 to the
Comal County line will facilitate the greatly increased traffic now using IH -35, which
averages more than 40,000 vehicles a day; and
WHEREAS, providing an additional lane in each direction will improve
safety and traffic flow through San Marcos; and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock views capacity improvements to
Interstate Highway 35 are in the best interests of the State and especially the
residents of the Greater Austin -San Antonio Corridor, NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
That the City of Round Rock supports the expansion of IH -35 from Highway
123 to the Comal County line and the rehabilitation of the southbound lanes of the
Blanco River Bridge as proposed by the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation.
RESOLVED this 8th day of August, 1991.
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MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
Office of the Mayor
July 24, 1991
Mayor Mike Robinson
City of Round Rock
221 E. Main St.
Round Rock Texas 78664
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The San Marcos City Council has adopted the enclosed resolution in
support of two highway improvement projects proposed by the Texas
Department of Highways and Public Transportation in San Marcos.
These projects will include bridge repair and expansion of traffic
lanes, frontage roads, overpasses, and lighting along Interstate
Highway 35 through portions of the San Marcos area as part of the
Highway Department's on -going improvements of IH 35.
The Highway Department has already held two public hearings in San
Marcos to respond to opposition to these highway projects. Our
City Council believes it is of the utmost importance to continue
with the IH 35 project because of the vital link provided by the
interstate to all of our corridor communities. IH 35 carries more
than 40,000 vehicles daily through San Marcos and this number is
expected to double in the next 20 years.
Interstate 35 is the common thread that unites our counties and
cities as an economic region. All of us, therefore, will benefit
from the infrastructure improvements currently in progress along
much of the interstate between Austin and San Antonio.
I would like to request that you introduce a resolution for
adoption by your elected officials to send to the Highway
Department in support of the IH 35 improvements in San Marcos.
Your support will assist the Highway Department in its
consideration of these projects. I will also appreciate receiving
a copy of any action your officials take on this matter.
Sincerely,
athy Mo ris
Mayor
Enclosure: San Marcos City Council resolution .
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RESOLUTION 1991- R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS SUPPORTING TWO
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35
IN THE SAN MARCOS AREA; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation has proposed two improvement projects for
Interstate Highway 35 in the San Marcos area, the first being the
replacment of the southbound mainlane bridge over the Blanco
River, and the second consisting of the addition of traffic lanes,
frontage roads, overpasses, illumination and related improvements
between State Highway 123 and the Comal County line; and
WHEREAS, the additional lanes to be constructed from Highway
123 to the Comal County line will facilitate the greatly increased
traffic now using IH -35, which averages more than 40,000 vehicles
a day; and
WHEREAS, this traffic volume will 'increase as the Austin -San
Marcos -San Antonio corridor continues to grow, with projections
for the next 20 years indicating that the use of IH -35 through San
Marcos is expected to double; and
WHEREAS, providing an additional lane in each direction will
improve safety and traffic flow through San Marcos; and
WHEREAS, this Highway Department project will also provide
much needed improvements to the frontage roads and entrance and
exit ramps, particularly between State Highway 123 and Wonder
World Drive (FM 3407), and widening the northbound and southbound
frontage roads in this area will relieve existing congestion, and
establishing one -way traffic will greatly enhance safety on the
access roads; and
WHEREAS, the rehabilitation of the southbound lane of the
Blanco River bridge is also a necessary improvement, since
removing the concrete deck and beams of the southbound lane and
extending the northbound bridge structure will alleviate
structural problems and provide for future expansion of the bridge
to accommodate six lanes of traffic; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Department has submitted the plans for
these projects to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Water Commission for
environmental review, and the City appreciates the awareness and
concern of the Department for the special environmental
considerations in the San Marcos community; and
WHEREAS, the highway sections from north of the Blanco River
to Highway 123 will be proposed for future expansion to six lanes,
and the City is very interested in seeing this portion of IH -35
improved to complete the highway project in our community; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS,
TEXAS:
PART 1. That the City of San Marcos supports the expansion
of IH - 35 from Highway 123 to the Corral County line and the
rehabilitation of the southbound lanes of the Blanco River bridge
as proposed by the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation.
PART 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this the22nd day of July , 1991.
Attest:
Janis K. Womack
City Secretary
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Ron 1Hart
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Rick Hernandez
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Bill Plummer, Jr.
DATE: August 6, 1991
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, August 8, 1991
ITEM: 9F. Consider a resolution supporting two improvement projects for
Interstate Highway 35 in the San Marcos area.
STAFF
RESOURCE PERSON: Steve Sheets and Bob Bennett
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval