14-42 - RTOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 14-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GRADE SEPARATED
CROSSING ON FRONTIER PARKWAY OVER THE BNSF RAILROAD;
MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN SECRETARY TO FORWARD
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS, COLLIN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CELINA; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, since at least 2007, the Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas
("Town Council"), has thoroughly and repeatedly reviewed the feasibility of a grade separated
crossing on Frontier Parkway over the BNSF Railroad; and
WHEREAS, Prosper has already acquired much of the necessary right-of-way within its
incorporated limits to facilitate the construction of a grade separated crossing on Frontier
Parkway over the BNSF Railroad based on information provided by the City of Celina's design
engineer; and
WHEREAS, a grade separated crossing on Frontier Parkway over the BNSF Railroad
was included in the Town of Prosper 2011 Bond Committee's list of projects and the cost
estimate for the project was based on the cost differential, provided by the City of Celina's
design engineer, of constructing a six -lane divided thoroughfare with a grade crossing at the
BNSF Railroad versus the construction of a four -lane divided thoroughfare with a grade
separated crossing; and
WHEREAS, the ultimate purpose of local government is to protect its citizens from
danger and harm; and
WHEREAS, it is clear and unequivocal that a grade separated crossing over an existing,
frequently -utilized railroad track will enhance safety for pedestrians, vehicles, the traveling
public and Town emergency vehicles; and
WHEREAS, with the rapid population increase experienced in both Prosper, Celina, and
other nearby areas in Collin County, the need for such a grade separated crossing only
intensifies; and
WHEREAS, a grade separated crossing on Frontier Parkway over the BNSF Railroad
will enhance and improve regional traffic access and flow from the Dallas North Tollway to
Preston Road (SH 289) and on to US Highway 75; and
WHEREAS, it has been the consistent position of the Town to support the construction
of a grade separated crossing at said location, and to date, no data or information has been
provided to the Town that would alter its position that a grade separated crossing ultimately is
the best, and safest, solution for all.
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 of the Town of Prosper hereby finds that the construction of a grade
separated crossing on Frontier Parkway over the BNSF Railroad is both warranted and
necessary, and strongly urges that the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Collin
County and the City of Celina take any and all appropriate actions to authorize for the planning
and construction of same.
SECTION 3
The Town Secretary is hereby directed to forward this Resolution to the North Central
Texas Council of Governments, Collin County and the City of Celina forthwith.
SECTION 4
This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage, as
provided by the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas and the Home Rule Charter of the
Town of Prosper, Texas.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS ON THIS 22ND DAY OF JULY, 2014.
APPROVED:
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Ray �mith, Mayor
ATTEST:
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obynattle, Town Secretar�
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney
Resolution No. 14-42, Page 2