HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-09-3065)-02/03/2009RESOLUTION R-09-3065
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LOCAL OPTION TAXES AND FEES TO FUND
TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING RAIL NORTH TEXAS
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville supports regional efforts to address the mobility and
air quality needs of the citizens of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, implementing the passenger rail service component of the Metropolitan
Mobility Plan of the Regional Transportation Council is essential in
addressing the mobility and air quality needs of the citizens of North
Texas; and
WHEREAS, local elected officials, business leaders and transportation professionals in
North Texas have studied revenue options to fund transportation and
regional rail expansion; and
WHEREAS, seeking legislative authority for local option transportation fees to fund
transportation, including regional rail expansion, appears to be the best
solution to address North Texas mobility and air quality challenges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the 81st Texas Legislature be and is hereby urged to authorize
metro area counties to levy, subject to voter approval, a vehicle
registration fee, motor fuels excise tax, mileage fee, driver's license fee
and roadway impact fee to fund their mobility needs including rail service.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF ~ AY S, f~ NAYS AND CJ ABSTENTIONS
ON THIS THE-a-- DAY OF ~ 2009.
ATTEST:
Cynthia ingleton, TRMC, CMC
', City Secretary
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
David Kelly
Mayor