HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 97-04 ORiGiNAL
CITY OF THE COLONY, T~S RESOLUTION NO. ~'7-O 9/
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE POLICY
POSITION ON STATE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE
75TH SESSION OF THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
WHEREAS, the 75th Texas Legislature will be in session from January to June 1997; and
WHEREAS, Texas' transportation system and related improvements will be a critical issue
to be considered and debated by the 75th Legislature during the session; and
WHEREAS, the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Partners in Mobility is a coalition of elected
officials and business and civic leaders from the North Central Texas region who are committed
to maintaining the viability of the Dallas-Fort Worth regional economy by improving the area's
surface transportation system through continued investment; and
WHEREAS, the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Partners in Mobility have worked in successful
partnership with the Texas Transportation Commission since 1995; and
WHEREAS, the region's ability to fund the transportation improvements identified in
Mobility 2020: The Metropolitan Transportation Plan will be significantly impacted by the work
of the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the Dallas-Fort Worth region for the City Council of
the City of The Colony to take a position on state legislative issues for the 75th Legislative
Session;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas is in support of the
attached Panners in Mobility Position on State Legislative issues for the 75th Texas Legislative
Session.
Section 2. This resolution will be sent to local, regional, and selected committee
representatives in the Texas Legislature and any other interested parties.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in effect immediately up it passage.
APPROVED:
~ Dillard, Mayor Pr""o'-tem
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary