HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-1064 04-11-2000RESOLUTION NO. 00-1064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF EULESS, TEXAS,
SUPPPORTING TRANSPORTATION EXCELLENCE FOR THE
21ST CENTURY (TEX -21)
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 challenge 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
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
EULESS, TEXAS:
(1) That the Euless City Council supports the development of a comprehensive
transportation funding solution as a top priority for the 77th Texas Legislature; and
(2) 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; and
(3)
That the City of Euless 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; and
(4) That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared and presented to the
legislative and state leadership that represents our City's constituents; and
(5)
That the 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of April, 2000 at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Euless, Texas by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays,
0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
Mary Lib S'aleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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