HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-14-3717)-02/04/2014 RESOLUTION R-14-3717
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW SIDEWALK POLICY FOR THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE AND RESCINDING THE
SUPPLEMENTAL SIDEWALK SYSTEM MAP
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the citizens of Colleyville to have a walkable
community; and
WHEREAS, sidewalks and trails are an inherent part of a walkable
community; and
WHEREAS, sidewalks are to be constructed in conjunction with any new
development, both residential and non-residential; and
WHEREAS, circumstances may exist wherein it is not practical to construct
a sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, when such circumstances exist, the applicant may be afforded
the opportunity to escrow funds in an amount sufficient to pay
for the construction of a sidewalk at some future date; and
WHEREAS, the criteria for determining whether or not funds may be
escrowed shall be the criteria set forth in Resolution R-12-
3464, specifically:
a. Connectivity where gaps exist within neighborhoods and to
destinations (businesses, schools, City parks, trailheads,
etc.); and
b. Constructability (not where future improvements would
result in sidewalks having to be reconstructed); and
c. Cost; and
WHEREAS, issuance of a building permit is contingent on the written
commitment of the applicant to construct a sidewalk or pay the
required escrow amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT this resolution shall be the official sidewalk policy for the
City of Colleyville.
Resolution R-14-3717
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Sec. 2. THAT the Supplemental Sidewalk System Map, dated
November 2008, is no longer used as the basis for determining
where sidewalks will be constructed.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF I AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0
ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2014.
ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Amy elley, TR David Kelly
City Secretary Mayor