HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-1301 11-25-2008RESOLUTION NO. 08 -1301
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT AND SUPPORTING VOTER
CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING OPTIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Euless supports regional efforts to address the mobility
and air quality needs of the citizens of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, implementing the passenger rail service component of the
Metropolitan Mobility Plan of the Regional Transportation Council is essential in
addressing the mobility and air quality needs of the citizens of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, local elected officials, business leaders and transportation
professionals in North Texas have studied revenue options to fund transportation and
regional rail expansion; and
WHEREAS, seeking legislative authority for local option funding sources for
transportation including regional rail expansion appears to be the best solution to
address North Texas mobility and air quality challenges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
THAT the 81st Texas Legislature be and hereby is urged to authorize the
establishment of a metropolitan area transportation district to levy, subject to voter
approval, fees and taxes — vehicle registration fee, motor fuels excise tax, mileage fee,
property tax, driver's license fee and new resident impact fee — issue debt; fund
operations, maintenance, capital and debt service expenses for passenger rail, transit,
roadways and freight rail; and contract with other entities to provide mobility services
and implement projects.
PRESENTED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council
on the 25th day of November, 2008, by a vote of 7 ayes, o nays, and
0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
aleh, Mayor Susan Crim, RMC, City Secretary