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n r2^, u;,~,X tiv V~GF 2 ~.,:8 JOINT RESOLUTION FOR REQUEST OF PROJECTS IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) 2006-2012 Lee County Board of Commissioners Town of Broadway Board of Commissioners City of Sanford City Council Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Lee County Committee of 100 Board of Directors Lee County Economic Development Corporation WHEREAS, the Lee County Board of Commissioners, Town of Broadway Board of Commissioners, City of Sanford City Council, Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Lee County Committee of 100 Board of Directors, and Lee County Economic Development Corporation constitute the leadership for the citizens of Broadway, Sanford, and Lee County on matters relating to growth and economic development; and WHEREAS, the above-referenced community leaders unanimously agree that a functional thoroughfare system is the cornerstone of viable economic growth and development; and WHEREAS, the above-referenced community leaders unanimously support the construction of a bypass for US Highway 421 around Sanford and appreciate the efforts by the Division of Highways to expedite this project; and WHEREAS, the above-referenced community leaders are unanimous in their support of the Division of Highways' efforts to improve US 1 from Raleigh to Southern Pines and appreciate efforts by the Division of Highways to expedite this project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Lee County Board of Commissioners, Town of Broadway Board of Commissioners, City of Sanford City Council, Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Lee County Committee of 100 Board of Directors, and Lee County Economic Development Corporation, that: Governor Easley and the North Carolina Board of Transportation are respectfully requested to: Make the Sanford Bypass for US 421 (TIP Project R-2417) a top priority in the Transportation Improvement Program 2006-2012 and are respectfully requested to advance section C and AA of the project to be completed in conjunction with Section BB. If due to funding availability, Section C and AA cannot be completed in conjunction with Section BB, then Section C is requested to have priority over AA. 2. Funding to widen NC 42 and Broadway Road from Horner Boulevard to Main Street in Broadway to improve traffic flow due to existing high industrial, student, and work force traffic between Lee County's only two municipalities. Reference Project #R-3830.