HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 99-21 ORI$1NAL
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. a~-c~ ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING SOLUTION AS A
PRIORITY FOR THE 77TM TEXAS LEGISLATURE
WHEREAS, a major transportation crisis exists in Texas which imperils mobility, threatens
economic development and the quality of life throughout thc State; and
WHEREAS, Texas is the fasting 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 2925; and
WHEREAS, the safety, quality of life and economic opportunity of our citizens is adversely
affected by an inadequate investment in thc State's transportation system which increases thc 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 underfundcd and is only able to address approximately 40% of necessary
transportation improvements statcwide; and
WHEREAS, Texas deserves to rank better than 45th among thc states in transportation spending
per capita; and
WHEREAS, thc 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
Transportation funding coalition during the 76th Legislative Session deserve to be applauded for
significantly raising thc awareness of transportation funding shortfalls; and
WHEREAS, the 77t~ session of thc 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 thc challenges and thc opportunities to plan for our present and future growth in
an appropriate fashion; and
WHEREAS, wc as delegates at the Second Annual North Texas Transportation Summit - 1999,
pledge to spend multimodal transportation funding and air quality solutions to improve mobility,
public safety, economic vitality and quality of 1ifc; 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY, TEXAS: That thc delegates of the Second Annual North Texas Transportation
Summit - 1999 hereby state their support for thc 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 said delegates commit to working in a coordinated
statewide effort that employs a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy,
enlisting the support of all stakeholders to f'md 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 said delegates by constituents of
those members; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said delegates agree that continued dialogue and regular
meetings must be a part of defining the solution and implementing action plans, and therefore
agree to re-convene at the Third Annual North Texas Transportation summit - 2000.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas this
4th day of October, 1999.
ATTEST:
P~tti A. Hicks, TRMC/CMC/AAE
City Secretary, City of The Colony, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City A~ol~ney~ City of The Colony, Texas