R-07-05-24-11A1 - 5/24/2007 RESOLUTION NO. R-07-05-24-11A1
WHEREAS, the RM 620 corridor between North SH 45 and IH 35 is a
gateway to many of Round Rock' s important destinations - Round Rock
Medical Center, Round Rock High School, downtown Round Rock and
businesses along the commuter route to IH 35, and
WHEREAS, increased traffic and resultant congestion has made the
RM 620 corridor a safety concern, particularly the access to healthcare
facilities, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has
conducted a public meeting regarding a proposed study of possible
improvements to the RM 620 corridor, and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock supports TxDOT' s efforts to
perform the RM 620 corridor and environmental studies, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the City of Round Rock supports and encourages the Texas
Department of Transportation to perform the RM 620 corridor and
environmental studies to resolve the safety and congestion problems.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
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RESOLVED this 24th day of May, 7
WELL, Mayor
ity of Round Rock, Texas
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secrll
ary
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DATE: May 17, 2007
SUB3ECT: City Council Meeting - May 24, 2007
ITEM: 11A1. Consider a resolution of support for the Texas Department of
Transportation study of possible improvements for the RM 620
corridor between SH-45 and IH-35.
Department: Administration
Staff Person: Jim Nuse, City Manager
justification:
This resolution expresses the City's support of TxDOT's efforts to perform the RM 620
corridor and environmental studies in cooperation with the City and Williamson County to
determine the most appropriate way to resolve the safety and congestion problems along
the RM 620 corridor in and near Round Rock.
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Background Information:
The City's population has increase along with the increased use of RM 620, the
transportation infrastructure maintenance and development needs in this area of Round
Rock have fallen behind the curve. RM 620 is a gateway to Round Rock with many very
important destinations - - Round Rock Medical Center, Round Rock High School, downtown
Round Rock and other businesses along the commuter route to IH 35. The congestion along
this route is becoming an increasing problem and affects the quality of life for our citizens.
Safety is also a critical concern as the congestion worsens.
Public Comment: N/A
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May 9, 2007
Mr. Robert B. Daigh, P.E.
District Engineer
Austin District
Texas Department of Transportation
P.O. Drawer 15426
Austin, Texas 78761-5426
RE: Environmental Assessment of RM 620 in Round Rock
Dear Mr. Daigh,
Due to our population increase and the increased use of RM 620, the
transportation infrastructure maintenance and development needs in
this area of Round Rock have fallen behind the curve. RM 620 is a
gateway to Round Rock with many very important destinations - -
Round Rock Medical Center, Round Rock High School, downtown
Round Rock and other businesses along the commuter route to IH 35.
Congestion along this route is becoming an increasing problem and
affects the quality of life for our citizens. Safety is also a critical
concern as the congestion worsens.
Mayor As the population of Round Rock continues to ow, it is essential
Nyle Maxwell 1� p � �
Mayor Pro-tem
that we provide residents with ease of access to our healthcare
Alan McGraw facilities. St. David's Round Rock Medical Center has expanded its
services to provide a full suite of cardiovascular care. Transportation
Councilmembers
Rufus Honeycutt time is of critical importance in the case of a patient having a heart
Joe Clifford attack when every minute and every second is precious. The faster a
Carlos T.Salinas
Scott Rhode patient receives treatment, the more heart muscle can be preserved
Ted Williamson and the better that person's chance for recovery.
City Manager
James R.Nuse,P.E.
City Attorney
Stephan L.Sheets
CITY OF ROUND ROCK ADMINIsTwivE DEPT.,221 East Main Street- Round Rock,Texas 78664
Phone 512.218.54o1 - Fax 512.218.7097-www.roundrocktexas.gov
Therefore,the City of Round Rock fully supports TxDOT's efforts to
perform the RM 620 corridor and environmental studies in cooperation with
the City and Williamson County to determine the most appropriate way to
resolve the safety and congestion problems along the RM 620 corridor in
and near Round Rock. We encourage your staff to move as expeditiously as
possible to reach a preferred alternative for this corridor.
We appreciate your consideration of this request and we look forward to
working with you to find innovative solutions for the region's transportation
needs. If you have any questions or need any further information, please
contact Tom Word, Round Rock's Chief of Public Works Operations, at
512-218-5560 or tomword@round-rock.tx.us.
Sincerely,
Nyle Maxwell
Mayor
cc: James R.Nuse,P.E., City Manager
Thomas E. Word, Jr., P.E., Chief of Public Works Operations