HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-00-1625)-03/21/2000
RESOLUTION R-OO-1625
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY OF COLLEYVILLE PARTNERSHIP
IN TRANSPORTATION EXCELLENCE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
WHEREAS, a major transportation crisis exists in Texas which imperils mobility,
threatens economic development and the quality of life throughout
the state; and
WHEREAS, Texas is the fastest growing state in the country, growing at almost
twice the national average, presently has a population in excess of
19 million, and is predicted to reach 33 million by the year 2025; and
WHEREAS, the safety, quality of life and economic opportunity of our citizens is
adversely affected by an inadequate investment in the state's
transportation system which increases the cost of living and the cost
of doing business, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation does an excellent job with
the resources it is provided, but is woefully under-funded and is only
able to address approximately 40% of necessary transportation
improvements statewide; and
WHEREAS, Texas deserves to rank better than 45th among the states in
transportation spending per capita; and
WHEREAS, the introduction of cleaner burning fuels, including alternative fuels,
is vital to improved air quality in north Texas; and
WHEREAS, efforts undertaken by the Texas Transportation Commission and the
Texas Transportation Funding Coalition during the 76th Legislative
Session deserve to be applauded for significantly raising the
awareness of transportation funding shortfalls; and
WHEREAS, the 77th session of the Texas Legislature must establish adequate
funding of our state's transportation system as a top priority, if Texas
is to be able to provide the resources necessary to meet the
challenges ahead, and to have the opportunity to plan for future
growth in an appropriate fashion; and
WHEREAS, the delegates at the Second Annual North Texas Transportation
Summit, held in June 1999, have pledged to spend time and
whatever effort is necessary to make sure that transportation
funding is a top priority for Texas; and
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WHEREAS, Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century (TEX-21) is a
comprehensive strategy to address multi-modal transportation
funding and air quality solutions to improve mobility, public safety,
economic vitality and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, to accomplish this result, public and private sector leaders at the
local level must come together in collaboration with regional and
state officials and agree on a common agenda and objectives.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
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THAT the Colleyville City Council supports the development of a
comprehensive transportation funding solution as a top priority for
the 77th Texas Legislature.
THAT any effort to increase transportation funding must also
address safety and air quality concerns so that the quality of life and
economic vitality of Texas are not threatened.
THAT the City of Colleyville will be a part of the "TEX-21" effort,
working with public and private sector partners in a coordinated
statewide effort that employs a comprehensive internal and external
communications strategy, enlisting the support of all stakeholders to
find a comprehensive solution.
THAT an official copy of this Resolution be prepared and presented
to the legislative and state leadership that represents our City's
constituents.
THAT the City Council agrees that continued dialogue and regular
meetings must be a part of defining the solution and implementing
action plans, and supports convening the Third Annual Texas
Transportation Summit to be held in June 2000.
THAT the City Council appoints Councilman Mike Taylor as the
Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century Council Liaison.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
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Passed by a vote Of~ ayes,
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ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Donna Arp
Mayor
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