15-75 - R TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. 15-75
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERPASS ON
FRONTIER PARKWAY (COUNTY ROAD 5) OVER THE BURLINGTON
NORTHERN/SANTA FE RAILWAY LINE, THE RECONSTRUCTION OF FM
1461 FROM PRESTON ROAD TO CUSTER ROAD, AND THE TWO
SOUTHBOUND DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY SERVICE LANES ALONG WITH
THE DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY OVERPASS AT US HIGHWAY 380, IN
COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF CELINA, COLLIN COUNTY AND THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL; MAKING FINDINGS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there is a need to construct an urban thoroughfare on County Road 5
(Frontier Parkway) from the Dallas North Tollway service road to Preston Road/SH 289 to
provide for mobility for the anticipated increase in travel demand in the area as well as improved
access to adjoining land; and
WHEREAS, it is vital to the safety and traffic flow of this thoroughfare that this
thoroughfare be separated from the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) railway
crossing by passing the thoroughfare over the railroad via a bridge; and
WHEREAS, it is critical to the access to the adjoining land on the north side of the
thoroughfare that a service road be provided at ground level; and
WHEREAS, due to the desire that trains not have to sound their horns when
approaching the crossing, the features of a street/railroad crossing known as a "quiet crossing"
should be included as part of the improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that the project cost, including right-of-way, engineering
design and construction, is estimated to be in the range of$16 - $21 million; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper has expressed its willingness to contribute Town funds
to this project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Celina has expressed its willingness for Collin County bond
funds that have been allocated to Celina to be contributed to this project; and
WHEREAS, Regional Toll Revenue (RTR) funds have been allocated by the Regional
Transportation Council to this project; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper and the City of Celina jointly desire that Collin County
manage the design and construction of this project; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper and the City of Celina also support the reconstruction
of FM 1461 from Preston Road to Custer Road and the two southbound Dallas North Tollway
service lanes along with the Dallas North Tollway overpass at US Highway 380, as part of a
regional cooperative effort involving the City, the Town, the North Central Texas Council of
Governments, the North Texas Tollway Authority and Collin County.
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 agrees and finds as follows:
1. The first stage of a six-lane urban thoroughfare should be planned, designed and
constructed along CR 5 (Frontier Parkway) from the Dallas North Tollway service road to
Preston Road/SH 289 with a grade separation at the BNSF railroad, with the first phase of said
project consisting of minimum of (a) a four-lane divided concrete roadway with curbs and storm
sewer; (b) one-half of the grade separation necessary for the full six lanes; and (c) a two-lane
concrete service road with curbs on the north side of the grade separation.
2. The Town of Prosper agrees to contribute $3,650,000 toward the total cost of the
project with the understanding that the City of Celina agrees that $3,970,000 in Collin County
bond funds allocated to Celina shall be dedicated to this project.
3. The Town of Prosper and the City of Celina agree that $4,350,000 in RTR funds
shall be used for this project.
4. The Town of Prosper and the City of Celina acknowledge and understand that
the remainder of the funds necessary for this first stage of the project will be provided by the
Regional Transportation Council and Collin County.
5. The Town of Prosper and the City of Celina acknowledge and agree that Collin
County will manage the design, right-of-way acquisition and construction of this thoroughfare;
however, the Town of Prosper will do everything within its power to encourage adjacent land
owners to provide the right-of-way to the County at no cost, or at the lowest cost possible.
6. The Town of Prosper and the City of Celina acknowledge and agree that the
maintenance of the facilities built with regard to this project in Town limits will be the
responsibility of the Town, except that Collin County will accept maintenance of the grade
separation for the first five years, after which the Town will accept maintenance responsibilities.
7. The Town of Prosper and the City of Celina also support the reconstruction of FM
1461 from Preston Road to Custer Road and the two southbound Dallas North Tollway service
lanes along with the Dallas North Tollway overpass at US Highway 380, as part of a regional
cooperative effort involving the City, the Town, the North Central Texas Council of
Governments, the North Texas Tollway Authority and Collin County.
SECTION 3
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.
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SECTION 4
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 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2015.
Ray Smith, Ma or
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney
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