RES NO 04-07-2003 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
0 RESOLUTION NO. 0 2OO 5
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN
TO UTILIZE AVAILABLE FEDERAL -AID MONIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERSECTION MODIFICATIONS
AT THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 64 (BROADWAY) AND
ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 59 SOUTH (4 STREET)
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren understands that Federal -Aid Surface Transportation
funds may be available for a project to make improvements to the intersection of U.S. Highway
64 (Broadway) and Arkansas Highway 59 South (4 Street) in the City of Van Buren, Crawford
County, State of Arkansas, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren understands that a feasibility study regarding
potential modifications at the subject intersection has been made and the study shows that, with
some acquisition of additional right of way, left-turn lanes could be accommodated, and
signalization of the intersection would be warranted, if the median on Highway 64 were removed
and left-tum lanes provided, and;
WHEREAS, the present routing of Arkansas Highway 59 follows portions of 3 4`
Webster, and Drennen Streets creates considerable traffic congestion, misdirection, and difficulty
for several large trucks that must pass through the intersection:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Van Buren,
Arkansas that:
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren agrees to operate and maintain traffic signals at the
intersection upon their installation.
SECTION 2: The City of Van Buren agrees to the dropping from the State Highway
System of those portions of 3 4` Webster, and Drennen Streets now being used for the
additional routing of traffic, and to resume City maintenance of those portions.
SECTION 3: The City of Van Buren pledges its desire and commitment for the Arkansas
State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to construct said project.
This Resolution passed this 02 IS t day of Apr 1 2003.
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Mayor, o' Ian Buren
ATTEST: .o ZJ Ltc
City Clerk