HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 17-267RESOLUTION NO. 17-267
WHEREAS, as part of the IH -10 from FM 365 East to Walden Road Project,
TxDOT is considering removing the Brooks Road Overpass; and,
WHEREAS, removal of the Brooks Road Overpass would restrict 2.2 miles of
frontage road and 900 acres of land for future development; and,
WHEREAS, due to limitations of the current drainage infrastructure northwest of
the City along SH 105, future development of the City may shift to both sides of IH -10
between Walden Road and Major Drive. Brooks Road Overpass will be vitally important
to serve future development in the area; and,
WHEREAS, removal of the Brooks Road Overpass would limit access to the
BISD football stadium with a capacity of 10,600 located at the south side of IH -10; and,
WHEREAS, removal of the Brooks Road Overpass would limit access to the
Ford Park area where the South Texas State Fair and numerous 'other events are held
annually;, and,
WHEREAS, removal of the Brooks Road Overpass would increase emergency
response times for current and future developments in the area; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of the City of Beaumont to oppose the removal of the Brooks Road Overpass;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby,
in all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the City Council opposes the removal of the Brooks Road Overpass.
The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in
strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 19th day of
December, 2017.
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