HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2012-326CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2012-326
A RESOLUTION INDICATING INTENT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE
HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Think Highway No. 55 remains an important transportation corridor in
Plymouth; and
WHEREAS, the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition was established to work together and
with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to develop a preliminary plan and layout for the
future boundaries and right-of-way needs of the highway corridor; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plan and layout and future right-of-way needs of the corridor
have been developed; and
WHEREAS, there have been substantial improvements to the corridor; and
WHEREAS, changes to federal transportation funding programs have all but eliminated
"earmarking" for projects; and
WHEREAS, the intent and purpose of the Coalition are no longer pertinent to the City of
Plymouth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does authorize the City
Manager to advise the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition of the City's intent to withdraw from the
Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Joint Powers Agreement.
Approved this 13t1' day of November, 2012.