HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-03-2107)-03/04/2003
RESOLUTION R-03-2107
A RESOLUTION URGING THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO
REAUTHORIZE THE CURRENT LEVEL OF FUNDING FOR NORTHEAST
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (NETS) AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Northeast Transportation Service is a demand response
transportation service that that serves the transportation needs of senior
citizens and persons with disabilities in eight Northeast Tarrant County
cities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas has participated in the Northeast
Transportation Service since 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Transportation Service provides approximately 13,000
trips per year to persons who may not otherwise have transportation for
purposes such as medical appointments, employment, educational
pursuits or grocery shopping; and
WHEREAS, funding is provided by the Federal government, the State of Texas, and
the participating cities; and
WHEREAS, the federal and state funds are essential to the operation of the service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
That the City of Colleyville urges the Federal and State legislative bodies
to reauthorize the current level of funding for the Northeast
Transportation Service.
AND SO IT IS RESOLVED.
PASSED BY A VOTE OF ..s- AYES, () NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS
ON THIS THE ~>>. DAY OF '/'>j ~ 2003.
ATTEST:
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Cynthia Singleton, TMRC
City Secretary
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
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Mayor