HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 93-21RESOLUTION NO.93-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA, OPPOSING THE CLOSURE OF EXIT 199 ON WESTBOUND US 60 (SUPERSTITION
FREEWAY).
WHEREAS,Pinal County and the Arizona Department of Transportation are
contemplating a land exchange which could affect the freeway access and egress
in the vicinity of Superstition Freeway (US 60) and Goldfield Road,particularly
exit ramp 199;and
WHEREAS,the design of this portion of the freeway was the subject of
numerous public hearings as well as Resolutions of the City of Apache Junction
including Resolutions Nos.87-03,87-24,and 87-47;and
WHEREAS,the design of the interchange at U.S.60 and Goldfield Road,
including exit ramp 199,will significantly impact the economics of the Apache
Junction Community;and
WHEREAS,the economic vitality of the community of Apache Junction is
mirrored in the prosperity of our businesses;and
WHEREAS, business prosperity is directly related to customer accessibility;
and
WHEREAS, Arizona Department of Transportation did take into consideration
accessibility in the design and construction of the westbound exit ramp of the
Superstition Freeway near the Goldfield Road interchange at the request of the
City of Apache Junction;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Apache Junction, Arizona,that the City of Apache Junction hereby opposes the
permanent closing or abandonment by either the State of Arizona or Pinal County
of Exit 199 for westbound traffic using US Highway 60 (Superstition Freeway).
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THIS 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER ,1993.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THE 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1 1993.
JEAN/PERKINS
MAY
Resolution No.93-21
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ATTEST:
Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gleffh-J.tNmh
City Attorney
Resolution No.93-21
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