HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-96-1227)-08/06/1996
II
I
RESOLUTION R-96-1227
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE ENDORSING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) and the Texas Turnpike Authority (ITA) and there is
legislative intent to consolidate the two agencies; and
WHEREAS, North Texas mobility would be best served by the North Texas assets and
operations of the ITA remaining in the Dallas-Fort Worth region; and
WHEREAS, continued efficient toll road development is an integral component of the regional
mobility plan for North Texas; and
WHEREAS, maintaining mobility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is important to the economic
vitality of the state and the region; and
WHEREAS, a tollway authority in Austin within or closely associated with TxDOT can be
established to serve the tollway needs of Texas outside of Harris County and the
Dallas-Fort Worth region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1
THAT the counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant be and hereby are
encouraged to work together to establish a North Texas Tollway Authority.
THAT the Sunset Advisory Commission, TxDOT, ITA and the Texas Legislature
be and hereby are urged to support the establishment of a North Texas Tollway
Authority which incorporates the assets, liabilities and operations of the existing
ITA.
Sec. 2
Sec. 3
THAT copies of this resolution be furnished to the Sunset Advisory Commission,
the leaders and district representatives of the Texas House and Texas Senate,
TxDOT, ITA and the North Texas Tollway Coalition.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Pas~d by a vote of 5 ayes, 0
of ttUj ll-'tt , 1996.
ST: J /
J n Harris, TRg~
C Y Secretary
nays, and 0 abstentions on this h'fi- day
~ZYVILLE
Ed Baker
Mayor