HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-1188 01-11-2005RESOLUTION NO. 05 -1188
WHEREAS, there is an agreement on a demonstrated need for the provision of
regional rail services in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, and Tarrant Counties to
address the projected increase in population, employment, and congestion; and
WHEREAS, funding for regional rail services should be shared by all residents of the
counties receiving regional rail services; and
WHEREAS, regional rail services should offer the region's citizens a seamless system
of rail transit services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EULESS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. A new revenue stream is required that would be dedicated to the
development and ongoing operation for regional rail service. There is
a strong preference for additional sales tax capacity allowing for a
region -wide local option election that could provide such revenues.
Section 2. Local governments, transit entities, and the State should have a
common base for taxable goods and services, including any goods
and services newly taxed by the Legislature.
Section 3. The continued growth of the existing transportation authorities,
through the addition of new cities, is encouraged.
Section 4. A new Regional Rail Authority (RRA) should be created to provide
funding and represent the area as shown on Exhibit 1.
Section 5. The new RRA would work cooperatively with the existing
transportation authorities to provide the public with regional rail
services throughout the region.
Section 6. A seamless system of rail transit services should be offered
throughout the region.
Section 7. The three existing transportation authorities will maintain their
respective funding, responsibilities, and commitments (Dallas Area
Rapid Transit, Denton County Transportation Authority, and the Fort
Worth Transportation Authority).
Section 8. There should be a provision for representation for the three existing
transportation authorities in the governance of the new RRA to
encourage continued cooperation and coordination.
Section 9.
Section 10.
There should be a mechanism (in the permissive legislation) for
additional geographic areas (counties) to join the new RRA.
There should be cooperation throughout the region to maximize the
amount of federal funding for regional rail.
PRESENTED AND PASSED on this 11th day of January, 2005, at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas by a vote of 5 ayes, and 1 nays,
and 0 abstentions.
it
Lib S
Mary h, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Crim,
C, City Secretary
Regional Rail System
1 DCTA Service Area
2. FWTA Service Area
3. DART Servka Area
4. Potential New Regional Rail Authority
N New Area Regional Rail
N Mobility 2025 - 2004 Update Rail
Roadway
Exhibit 1