2015-026 - Approving TxDOT’s plan to extend four lanes of traffic on Loop 286 East ....RESOLUTION NO. 2015-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN TO CLOSE THE AT
GRADE CROSSING AT FM 1497 AND LOOP 286 AND EXTEND THE
FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC ON LOOP 286 FROM THE FM 1497
INTERSECTION EAST APPROXIMATELY 1000 FEET AND INSTALL
TWO TURNAROUND LANES, ONE FOR EAST AND ONE FOR WEST
BOUND TRAFFIC AND CLOSING THE INTERSECTION OF 6TH SE
AND LOOP 286 DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS AND
INJURY /FATALITY ACCIDENTS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the at grade intersection of FM 1497 and Loop 286 has been the site
of numerous vehicular accidents and fatalities over the years; and
WHEREAS, the Paris Traffic Commission has requested TXDOT to study the dangerous
intersection and propose options for redirecting traffic flow if the at grade crossing was closed;
and
WHEREAS, at the May 5, 2015 Traffic Commission meeting, TXDOT presented
preliminary plans for closing the at grade crossing at FM 1497 and Loop 286 and create some
new turnaround lanes; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission reviewed all options and voted 7 -0 to recommend
to City Council to adopt TXDOT'S plan to close the at grade crossing at FM 1497 and Loop 286
and extending four lanes of traffic on Loop 286 east approximately 1000 feet from the FM 1497
intersection and install two turnaround lanes, one for east and one for west bound traffic which
will also close the intersection of 6`i' SE & Loop 286.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That the TXDOT preliminary plans for closing the at grade crossing at FM
1497 and Loop 286 and extending four lanes of traffic on Loop 286 approximately 1000 feet east
from FM 1497 and adding two turnaround lanes, one for east and one for west bound traffic and
closing the intersection of 6b SE at Loop 286, be approved.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of June, 2015.
ATTEST:
61ice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent Mc yar, INity Attorney