18-31 - RTOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 18-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS, HEREBY REQUESTING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION REMOVE FROM THE STATE TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM THAT SECTION OF BUSINESS STATE HIGHWAY 289 FROM FM
1193 (BROADWAY STREET) TO STATE HIGHWAY 289 AT US 380; MAKING
FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper is increasing in population and urbanization; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper desires to have local control over the operation and
maintenance of Business State Highway 289 from FM 1193 (Broadway Street) to State Highway
289 at US 380; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has requested such roadway
transfers through the announcement of the "Turnback Program"; and
WHEREAS, the Turnback Program provides a mechanism by which a local
jurisdiction is provided some measure of consideration in return for assuming maintenance
responsibility for such roads.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Resolution as if fully set
forth herein.
SECTION 2
The Town Council acknowledges the prescriptive ownership of Business State Highway
289 by the Texas Department of Transportation.
SECTION 3
The Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas, hereby respectfully requests that the
Texas Department of Transportation remove from the State Transportation System that section
of Business State Highway 289 from FM 1193 (Broadway) to State Highway 289 at US 380.
SECTION 4
Any and all resolutions, rules, regulations, policies or provisions in conflict with the
provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed and rescinded to the extent of any conflict
herewith.
SECTION 5
This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage by the Town Council.
DULY PASSED A 9AF9RQVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, O�`h?pR` i MAY, 2018.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney
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