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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3322 renaming a portion of Mercer Parkway to Morgan Parkway and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
A portion of Mercer Parkway street right-of-way extends approximately 2,350 feet between the west right-of-way line of IH35E and the east side of the City of Dallas rail right-of-way (formerly known as the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad). This portion of the Mercer Parkway street right-of-way located east of the Dallas rail right-of-way was dedicated by a previous plat, Westside Addition Section 2 and does not connect with Mercer Parkway west of the Dallas rail right-of-way.
In 2014, road improvements on Mercer Parkway between IH35E and the Dallas rail right-of-way were constructed for a distance of approximately 1,803 feet with a cul-de-sac turnaround at the west terminus of the road. The remaining 548 feet of street right-of-way extending westward beyond the cul-de-sac will serve as a utility corridor.
DISCUSSION:
Mercer Parkway street rights-of-way do not extend across the Dallas rail right of way and there will be no connection between Mercer Parkway east and west of the Dallas rail right-of-way. This physical separation of the two portions of Mercer Parkway street right-of-way is considered to be a potential source of confusion for both the general public and emergency services response. The proposed change of street name to Morgan Parkway will eliminate confusion related to addresses and the physical access to the streets.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended motion by City Administration to adopt Ordinance No. 3322 renaming a portion of Mercer Parkway to Morgan Parkway.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Information Memorandum
2. Location Map
3. Ordinance No. 3322