HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1112 10-23-2001RESOLUTION NO. 01 -1112
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING, SUPPORTING, AND
ENCOURAGING THE PASSAGE BY THE VOTERS OF
TEXAS OF PROPOSITION 15, "THE TEXAS MOBILITY
FUND" ON THE NOVEMBER 6TH GENERAL ELECTION
BALLOT
WHEREAS, the state of Texas has the fastest growth rate of any other state in
the country, is now the second most populous State and is growing at twice the national
average; and
WHEREAS, Texas' population has doubled since 1960 and its growth rate will
likely result in 30 -33 million people claiming Texas as their home by 2025; and
WHEREAS, 70% of all NAFTA trade traffic travels through Texas, and this trade
is conveyed by many modes including roadway, rail, maritime and aviation, all of which
require adequate and appropriate surface transportation infrastructure to ensure the
safe and efficient movement of people and goods; and
WHEREAS, since implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA), the State of Texas has experienced a significant increase in international
trade that has diversified the economy and lowered susceptibility to domestic economic
downturns; and
WHEREAS, Texas' massive population growth and dramatic increase in
international trade has significantly increased congestion levels and travel times on
Texas' international trade corridors and throughout Texas creating dangerously
overcrowded conditions while placing significantly increasing demands on the resources
used to build and maintain highways throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Govemor have seized the moment and
have furthered our war on congestion by creating necessary and appropriate funding
methods to make much needed resources available to mitigate congestion and enhance
mobility; and
WHEREAS, the voters of Texas will have the opportunity to create the Texas
Mobility Fund at the general election on November 6th by voting in favor of Proposition
15; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for all Texas cities and counties, and indeed all
regions of Texas, to strongly support the Governor and the Legislature in the historic
passage of Proposition 15.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
THAT the city of Euless hereby endorses, supports and encourages the passage
by the voters of Texas of Proposition 15 "The Texas Mobility Fund" on the November 6th
General Election Ballot.
SECTION 2
THAT the city of Euless recognizing that Proposition 15 is good for ALL Texans
hereby commits to assist the Governor, Legislature, TxDOT and all others organized
throughout Texas to turn out a record positive vote to fund our Texas highways without
raising taxes.
SECTION 3
THAT the city of Euless recognizing that the next step after enactment by the
people of the great state of Texas of Proposition 15 is the proper funding of the Texas
Mobility Fund by the 78th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature convening in
January 2003, hereby urges the Legislature to provide that funding.
SECTION 4
THAT this resolution shall be circulated to interested parties including Members
of the Texas Legislature, State Legislative Interim Committees including the House
Transportation Committee and Senate State Affairs Committee, TTC, TxDOT, cities,
counties, chambers of commerce, the media and others, and is so accordingly ordered.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on the 23rd day of
October, 2001, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
Mary Lib S h, Mayor
ATTEST:
usan Grim, CMC, City Secretary
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