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2025-28 R - Joint Resolution with Aubrey, Celina, Pilot Point, and Towns of Providence Village Urging TxDOT to Expedite Funding for Critical Transportation ProjectsJOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY AND TOWN COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF AUBREY, CELINA, PILOT POINT, AND THE TOWNS OF CROSS ROADS, PROVIDENCE VILLAGE AND PROSPER URGING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND STATE LEADERS TO EXPEDITE FUNDING FOR CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS. WHEREAS, the Cities of Aubrey, Celina, Pilot Point, and the Towns of Cross Roads, Providence Village and Prosper are among the fastest -growing communities in North Texas, experiencing rapid residential and commercial development that is placing extraordinary demand on local and regional transportation infrastructure; and WHEREAS, Farm -to -Market Roads 1385 and 2931, and U.S. Highway 377 are essential transportation corridors that serve the commuting, educational, commercial, and emergency response needs of our collective populations; and WHEREAS, existing roadway conditions along these corridors —originally designed to accommodate rural traffic volumes —have become increasingly unsafe and inefficient due to high congestion, extended delays, and hazardous traffic conditions; and WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is actively advancing improvement projects for: G FM 1385 (Phases 1-3), to widen the roadway from a 2-lane rural section to a 6- lane urban facility; • FM 2931, to widen from a 2-lane rural section to a 6-lane urban arterial (interim 4 lanes); and • U.S. 377 North, to reconstruct and widen the existing facility to a 6-lane divided urban arterial with raised median; and WHEREAS, each of these projects has received environmental clearance and is progressing through the design, engineering, and right-of-way acquisition phases; however, all remain unfunded for construction and have "ready to let" dates set far into the future —some extending to the year-2030, due to the lack of construction funding; and WHEREAS, the continued deferral of construction funding threatens the safety, mobility, and economic vitality of the region, and demands urgent action to prevent further deterioration of traffic conditions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Councils of the Cities of Aubrey, Celina, Pilot Point, and the Town Councils of Cross Roads, Providence Village and Prosper, Texas, that: 1. The governing bodies hereby express their joint and unified support for the immediate prioritization and expedited funding of the FM 1385, FM 2931, and U.S. 377 improvement projects. 2. The governing bodies respectfully urge the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas Transportation Commission, and State Representative Leaders to work collaboratively to accelerate the construction timelines for these essential regional transportation improvements. 3. The governing bodies affirm that these transportation projects are of critical regional importance and represent a top priority for our communities. We remain committed to working collaboratively to raise public awareness, support planning efforts, and ensure that the urgency of these improvements is clearly communicated to state decision -makers and the broader public. 4. A copy of this Resolution will be forwarded to the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas Transportation Commission, and Legislative Representatives, along with supporting documentation summarizing the scope and status of the referenced projects. Signature Pages follow: CITY OF AUBREY RESOLUTION NO. 1016-25 PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Aubrey this `f day of 2025. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chris Rich, Mayor Jenny Hicks, City Secretary . ► �CIA1- ' .. �. }, SEA � r t� �pe3�91{1��6 CITY OF CELINA RESOLUTION NO. 9t025— 64 A PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Celina this 12th day of August, 2025. APPROVED: Ryan Tubbs, Mayor ATTEST pop Ashlev O�agj.1.61' Resolution No. 2025- 5 7 R, Page 4 CITY OF PILOT POINT RESOLUTION NO.2025-09-661 PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Pilot Point this day of JLj.�_y _ 2025, APPROVED: ATTEST: Chad Major, Mayor Lenette Cox, City Secretary TOWN OF CROSS ROADS RESOLUTION NO.2025-07 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Cross Roads this 219t day of July, 2025. ATTEST !�a - Janie Willman, Interim Town Secretary TOWN OF PROVIDENCE VILLAGE RESOLUTION NO.2025-296 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Providence Village this 5t' day of August, 2025, APPROVED: Linda Inman, Mayor ATTEST: Hilary McConnell, Town Secretary TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS RESOLUTION 2025-28 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY AND TOWN COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF AUBREY, CELINA, PILOT POINT, AND THE TOWNS OF PROVIDENCE VILLAGE AND PROSPER URGING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND STATE LEADERS TO EXPEDITE FUNDING FOR CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS. WHEREAS, the Cities of Aubrey, Celina, Pilot Point, and the Towns of Providence Village and Prosper are among the fastest -growing communities in North Texas, experiencing rapid residential and commercial development that is placing extraordinary demand on local and regional transportation infrastructure; and WHEREAS, Farm -to -Market Roads 1385 and 2931, and U.S. Highway 377 are essential transportation corridors that serve the commuting, educational, commercial, and emergency response needs of our collective populations; and WHEREAS, existing roadway conditions along these corridors —originally designed to accommodate rural traffic volumes —have become increasingly unsafe and inefficient due to high congestion, extended delays, and hazardous traffic conditions; and WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is actively advancing improvement projects for: FM 1385 (Phases 1-3), to widen the roadway from a 2-lane rural section to a 6-lane urban facility; FM 2931, to widen from a 2-lane rural section to a 6-lane urban arterial (interim 4 lanes); and U.S. 377 North, to reconstruct and widen the existing facility to a 6-lane divided urban arterial with raised median; and WHEREAS, each of these projects has received environmental clearance and is progressing through the design, engineering, and right-of-way acquisition phases; however, all remain unfunded for construction and have "ready to let" dates set far into the future some extending to the year 2030—due to the lack of construction funding; and WHEREAS, the continued deferral of construction funding threatens the safety, mobility, and economic vitality of the region, and demands urgent action to prevent further deterioration of traffic conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF AUBREY, CELINA, PILOT POINT, AND THE TOWN COUNCILS OF PROVIDENCE VILLAGE AND PROSPER, TEXAS THAT: SECTION 1 The governing bodies hereby express their joint and unified support for the immediate prioritization and expedited funding of the FM 1385, FM 2931, and U.S. 377 improvement projects. SECTION 2 The governing bodies respectfully urge the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas Transportation Commission, and State Representative Leaders to work collaboratively to accelerate the construction timelines for these essential regional transportation improvements. SECTION 3 The governing bodies affirm that these transportation projects are of critical regional importance and represent a top priority for our communities. We remain committed to working collaboratively to raise public awareness, support planning efforts, and ensure that the urgency of these improvements is clearly communicated to state decision -makers and the broader public. SECTION 4 A copy of this Resolution will be forwarded to the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas Transportation Commission, and Legislative Representatives, along with supporting documentation summarizing the scope and status of the referenced projects. SECTION 5 This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage by the Town Council. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, ON THIS 22ND DAY OF JULY, 2025. _Z:1�2�17� David F. Bristol, Mayor ATTEST - OF P4 Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary �r APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: XAs Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney Resolution 2025-28, Page 2