HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-1038 10-12-1999RESOLUTION NO. 99 -1038
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING SOLUTION FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS
WHEREAS, A major transportation crisis exists in Texas which imperils mobility,
threatens economic development and the quality of life throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, Texas is the fastest growing state in the country growing at almost twice
the national average, presently has a population in excess of 19 million, and is predicted
to reach 33 million by the year 2025; and
WHEREAS, The safety, quality of life and economic opportunity of our citizens is
adversely affected by an inadequate investment in the state's transportation system
which increases the cost of living and the cost of doing business, and
WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Transportation does an excellent job with the
resources it is provided, but is woefully underfunded and is only able to address
approximately 40% of necessary transportation improvements statewide; and
WHEREAS, Texas deserves to rank better than 45th among the states in transportation
spending per capita; and
WHEREAS, The introduction of cleaner burning fuels, including alternative fuels, is vital
to improved air quality in north Texas; and
WHEREAS, Efforts undertaken by the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas
Funding coalition during the 76th Legislative Session deserve to be applauded for
significantly raising the awareness of transportation funding shortfalls; and
WHEREAS, The 77th session of the Texas Legislature must establish adequate funding
of our state's transportation system as a top priority if Texas is to be able to provide the
resources necessary to meet the challenges and the opportunities to plan for our
present and future growth in an appropriate fashion; and
WHEREAS, The City of Euless pledges to support the efforts necessary to make sure
that transportation funding is a top priority for Texas; and
WHEREAS, Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century (TEX -21) is a
comprehensive strategy to address multimodal transportation funding and air quality
solutions to improve mobility, public safety, economic vitality and quality of life, and
WHEREAS, To accomplish this result public and private sector leaders at the local level
must come together in collaboration with regional and state officials and agree on a
common agenda and objectives.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Euless hereby states its
support for the development of a comprehensive transportation funding solution as a top
priority for the 77th Texas Legislature; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any effort to increase transportation funding must
also address safety and air quality concerns so that the quality of life and economic
vitality of Texas is not threatened; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City of Euless commits to working in a
coordinated statewide effort that employs a comprehensive internal and external
communications strategy, enlisting the support of all stakeholders to find a
comprehensive solution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared and
presented to the legislative and state leadership that represents the City of Euless; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City of Euless agrees that continued dialogue
and regular meetings must be a part of defining the solution and implementing action
plans, and therefore agrees to participate at the Third Annual North Texas
Transportation Summit — 2000.
PRESENTED AND PASSED ON FIRST AND FINAL READING at a regular meeting of
the Euless City Council on the 12th day of October, 1999, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays,
and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Sus - n Crim, .' C /AAE, City Secretary
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