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Discuss shared service and infrastructure opportunities with the Town of Addison
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BACKGROUND:
Subsequent to the approval of a Farmers Branch Creek settlement agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and the Town of Addison, a desire has been expressed to consider discussions about potential shared service and infrastructure opportunities between the two cities. A joint Council subcommittee has been suggested to discuss all opportunities that could provide for the betterment of both cities.
Potential areas could include: Library, Senior Center, Aquatic Center, Animal Shelter, Municipal Court/Jail, and Alpha Road Connector (Bella Ln).
Alpha Road Connector
During 2014, the City of Farmers Branch had been in discussions with the Town of Addison, Brookhaven College and UDR, the developer of the Vitruvian Park development in Addison, regarding extending a public roadway from the Vitruvian Park area south into and connecting with Brookhaven College and Alpha Road. The proposed roadway was viewed by Brookhaven College and Vitruvian Park as a benefit in order to allow the personnel, students and other users of the college, as well as the residents of Vitruvian Park and members of the public, to enjoy and benefit from the trails and open space within those communities. Additionally, a new northern entrance into the college would be constructed and accessible from the proposed roadway. Attachment 1 illustrates the initial location and design of the proposed roadway.
This proposed roadway, known as the Alpha Road Connector (or Bella Lane), was going to be constructed by the Town of Addison. Brookhaven College would dedicate the necessary street easements (or right-of-way) needed to allow for the roadway construction through their property. Upon roadway completion, the City of Farmers Branch would then assume maintenance and traffic enforcement responsibilities for the portion of the roadway within Farmers Branch, except for the north/south connection...
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