HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-947 08-27-1996RESOLUTION NO. 96 -947
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EULESS ENDORSING
THE ESTABUSHMENT OF A NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY
AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) and the Texas Turnpike Authority (TTA) and there is legislative
intent to consolidate the two agencies; and
WHEREAS, North Texas mobility would be best served by the North Texas assets and
operations of the TTA remaining in the Dallas -Fort Worth region; and
WHEREAS, continued efficient toll road development is an integral component of the
regional mobility plan for North Texas; and
WHEREAS, maintaining mobility in the Dallas -Fort Worth area is important to the economic
vitality of the state and the region; and
WHEREAS, a tollway authority in Austin within or closely associated with TxDOT can be
established to serve the tollway needs of Texas outside of Harris County and the Dailas-
Fort Worth region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Euless:
1. That the counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant be and hereby are
encouraged to work together to establish a North Texas Tollway Authority; and
2. That the Sunset Advisory Commission, TxDOT, TTA and the Texas Legislature be
and hereby are urged to support the establishment of a North Texas Tollway
Authority which incorporates the assets, liabilities and operations of the existing
TTA; and
3. That copies of this resolution be furnished to the Sunset Advisory Commission, the
leaders and district representatives of the Texas House and Texas Senate, TxDOT,
TTA and the North Texas Tollway Coalition.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of August, 1996.
ATTEST:
Susan Crim, MC Mary Lib • aleh
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED: