HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-05-2633)-12/13/2005
RESOLUTION R-05-2633
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TARRANT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
COALITION'S REGIONAL TRANSIT INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the urbanized area in the North Central Texas region needs seamless rail
service in order to sustain regional mobility, a strong economy, and a high
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, DART, DCTA and the T are existing regional transit service providers with i
established service areas and funding sources; and
WHEREAS, much of the current and projected regional growth is occurring beyond the
service areas of the existing transit service providers; and
WHEREAS, seamless regional rail service should be provided by the existing three
transit agencies and a single new entity working in cooperation with one
another to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, the provision of regional rail service outlined in adopted MPO planning
documents will require a new annual revenue stream of approximately
$165 million; and
WHEREAS, legislative authority is needed to create an entity and funding source to
build and operate regional rail service as outlined in adopted MPO
planning documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
Sec. 2.
Sec. 3.
THAT the City of Colleyville expresses its support for establishing a
regional rail authority and levying an additional one half cent sales tax to
fund construction and operation of seamless regional rail service on the
corridors identified in the MPO-adopted regional rail plan.
THAT the City of Colleyville requests the Texas Legislature to grant
authority to local governments to submit, to their constituents, a ballot
issue to consider establishing a regional rail authority, and levying an
additional (beyond the two cent cap) one half cent sales tax to fund
construction and operation of seamless regional rail service.
THAT the City of Colleyville commits, in the event authority is granted by
the Legislature, to submit to its electorate a ballot issue to consider
establishing a regional rail authority, and levying an additional one half
cent sales tax to fund construction and operation of seamless regional rail
service.
Resolution R-05-2633
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Sec. 4.
THAT the City of Colleyville reserves the right to repeal this resolution if
drafted or adopted legislation adversely affects the financial well-being of
the City.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED BY A VOTE OF .f AYES, 0 NAYS AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON
THIS THE /..g~ DAY OF ~...L-~~ 2005.
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Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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David Kelly ()
Mayor
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