HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-95-1167)-12/05/1995
RESOLUTION R-96-1167
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FORT WORTH AND
WESTERN RAILROAD AND THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE IN THEIR
PLAN TO BRING THE TARANTULA TRAIN TO NORTHEAST
TARRANT COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth and Western Railroad is interested in acquiring the
trackage rights of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company
("Cotton Belt") on certain Dallas Area Rapid Transit ("DART") rail
lines between Wylie and North Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth and Western Railroad, if successful in acquiring the
trackage rights, plans to operate the Tarantula Trail, a tourist
oriented passenger service, between Fort Worth and Grapevine; and
WHEREAS, such a service could reduce the chances of the tracks being used for
high speed freight trains; and
WHEREAS, the tourist oriented Tarantula Train could add to the City of
Colleyville's attractiveness as a retail shopping area; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth and Western Railroad, as a locally owned and
operated company, is more sensitive to local needs; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth and Western Railroad has indicated a willingness to
offer portions of the track right-of-way for the use as bicycle and
jogging trails; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has requested the City of Colleyville's
assistance in supporting the efforts of the Fort Worth and Western
Railroad.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT they support the plans of the Fort Worth and Western Railroad
to acquire the trackage rights of the Cotton Belt from DART and the
Southern Pacific Transportation Company
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Resolution R-95-1167
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Sec. 2.
THAT they authorize the Mayor and City Manager to make known its
support to those in a position to influence the assignment of the
trackage rights.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
PASSED BY A VOTE OF . c 'J AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0
ABSTENTIONS, ON THIS ,')~AY OF ~btr ,1995.
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Ed Baker
Mayor
Je Harris, CMC
City Secretary