HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-1148 03-11-2003RESOLUTION NO. 03 -1148
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS, TEXAS, URGING THE FEDERAL AND
STATE LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO REAUTHORIZE THE
CURRENT LEVEL OF FUNDING FOR NORTHEAST
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
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;
WHEREAS, the City of Euless, Texas, has participated in the Northeast
Transportation Service since 1991;
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;
WHEREAS, funding is provided by the Federal government, the State of Texas,
and the participating cities
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 EULESS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
THAT the City of Euless, Texas, urges the Federal and State legislative bodies to
reauthorize the current level of funding for the Northeast Transportation Service.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on the 11th day of
March, 2003, by a vote of 5 ayes 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
san ri ', CMC, City Secretary