RESOLUTION 050205
A RESOLUTION COMMITTING A 20% MATCH FROM
LOUDON COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
AT SHAW FERRY ROAD AND U.S. HIGHWAY 11

WHEREAS, the Loudon County Commission passed a resolution on February 07,
2005 urging the Tennessee Department of Transportation to appropriate funding for safety
improvements at the intersection of Shaw Ferry Road and US Highway 11; and

WHEREAS, as stated in that resolution, this is a high traffic intersection in a growth
area of the county and is expected to increase rapidly; and

WHEREAS, the intersection of Shaw Ferry Road and US Highway 11 has been the
scene of frequent accidents for several years, including two (2) recent fatalities; and

WHEREAS, Loudon County has applied for Safety Enhancement Grant funding for
this area, but those grants are limited to $100,000 per project; and; and

WHEREAS, a recent engineering study of the intersection estimated the cost of the
project to be $740,000; and

WHEREAS, financing the additional $640,000 would place an undue burden on
Loudon County and its taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, after meeting with TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely, it was
understood that additional state funding will be appropriated for this project, upon
commitment of a 20% match by Loudon County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Loudon County Commission,
meeting in regular session, assembled this 2nd day of May, 2005 that Loudon County,
Tennessee does hereby commit to 20% match funding for much need improvements at Shaw
Ferry Road and US Highway 11.