TR-92-29 RESOLUTION TR 92--29 O/VAXV�
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EXPEDITIOUS CONSTRICTION OF
PHASE II OF ROUTE 57 UTILIZING ALTERNATIVE NUMBER 4 �'! q�
( SPONSORED BY COUNCILLOR GEORGE BITZAS
AND COUNCILLOR JAMES TAYLOR)
WHEREAS , the safety and general welfare of Agawam residents is
vital importance to the Town of Agawam; and
WHEREAS, Agawam " s tremendous growth and development has
resulted in increased traffic congestion and vehicle safety issues;
and
WHEREAS , the expeditious construction of Route 57 from its
present terminus at Mill Street to the Southwick Town line will
lessen traffic on local roads, diminish the number of traffic
related accidents which occur along the existing Route 57 corridor
and increase the safe conveyance of vehicles and pedestrians to
schools , public buildings, and public housing located along the
existing Route 57; and
WHEREAS, Phase I of the Route 57 construction project (Mill
Street to South Westfield Street) is projected to be completed by
November 1993, though the most optimistic projections for
commencement of construction of Phase II (South Westfield Street to
the Southwick Town line) is not until September 1994; and
WHEREAS , the prompt review, design and construction of Phase
II is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam Town Council hereby resolves to
strongly support the expeditious construction of Phase II of Route
57 utilizing Alternative Number 4 , and agrees to send a copy of
this resolution to its State legislators, Federal legislators, and
all appropriate State and Federal agencies .
Dated This NM Day of � ME _ , 1992
Per Order of the Agawam Town Council
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oanne Willis , President
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Agawam Town Council C vt
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(-Ap Gov--ems—as to Form and Legality ,
Aomas�a. Locke
Town Solicitor
HAYORAL ACTION
Received this ATLM day of Jure 1992
from Town Council Clerk.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-
6 of the Agawam Charter. as amended, I hereby approve the
passage of the above legislation on this Z day
of Jum , 1992 .
1
Jristopp*heC. J nson. Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION_
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-
6 of the Agawam Charter, as amended , I hereby veto the
passage of the above legislation on this
day of 1992 for the following reason( s) :
Christopher C. Johnson . Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Returners to Council Clerk this day
of Juns 1992 .
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