HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 00-01 ORIGINAL
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS DECLARING THAT DELEGATES OF THE SECOND ANNUAL NORTH
TEXAS TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT-1999 SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A COMPPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING SOLUTION
WHEREAS, a major transportation crisis exists in Texas which imperils mobility, threatens economic
development and the quality of life through 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 4~h 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
Transportation Funding Coalition during the 76h Legislative Session deserve to be applauded for significantly
raising the awareness of transportation funding shortfalls; and
WHEREAS, the 77~ 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, we as delegates at the 2nd Annual North Texas Transportation Summit-1999 pledge to
spend time and whatever effort is necessary to make sure that transportation funding is a top priority for Texas;
and
WHEREAS, Transportation Excellence for the 21 st 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS:
That the delegates of the 2nd Annual North Texas Transportation Summit-1999 hereby state their
support for the development of a comprehensive transportation funding solution as a top priority for the 77th
Texas Legislature
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 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 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 reconvene at
the 3rd Annual 2000 Texas Transportation Summit.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of Janua _ry , 2000.
William W. Manning, Mayor
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