HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-1211 11-08-2005RESOLUTION NO. 05 -1211
A RESOLUTION STATING THE PRINCIPLES FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL RAIL SYSTEM IN
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
WHEREAS, area leaders serving on committees of the North Central Texas
Regional Transit Initiative have met over the past year to address the region's rail transit
needs, rail funding requirements, and institutional arrangements to meet the region's rail
needs as defined in Mobility 2025 — 2004 Update, the metropolitan transportation plan
for the Dallas /Fort Worth Metropolitan Area; and
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:
SECTION 1.
THAT a new revenues 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.
THAT 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.
THAT the continued growth of the existing transportation authorities, through the
addition of new cities, is encouraged.
SECTION 4.
THAT a new Regional Rail Authority (RRA) should be created to provide funding
and represent the area as shown on Exhibit 1.
SECTION 5.
THAT the new RRA would work cooperatively with the existing transportation
authorities to provide the public with regional rail services throughout the region.
region.
SECTION 6.
THAT a seamless system of rail transit services should be offered throughout the
SECTION 7.
THAT 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.
THAT 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.
THAT there should be a mechanism (in the permissive legislation) for additional
geographic areas (counties) to join the new RRA.
SECTION 10.
THAT there should be cooperation throughout the region to maximize the
amount of federal funding for regional rail.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 8th day of November, 2005, by a vote of
7 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
t
Li Saleh Ma or
Mary
ATTEST:
I
im, C, City Secretary
Ordinance No. 1211, Page 2 of 2