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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
'"�"` GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO PURSUE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH A
CONSORTIUM OF OTHER CITIES AND SCHOOL
DISTRICTS FOR THE CREATION OF A SHARED
INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the nation is moving from an industrial age into an information age;
and
WHEREAS, there is a need to provide equity in access to information to the
citizens we represent and serve; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide citizens access to information, it will be
necessary to develop high quality information infrastructure capability; and
WHEREAS, there is a valid governmental purpose served by creating such an
.�• infrastructure to encourage a better informed citizenry, improve the quality and
availability of information resources, provide increased learning opportunities and
,,,�„ encourage creation of cost-effective resource sharing; and
WHEREAS, an economy of scale is to be achieved by securing funds and
building a single information infrastructure to serve many parties and by coordinating
efforts among them, thereby eliminating duplicate expenses that each party would
incur in meeting its infrastructure needs if constructed individually; and
WHEREAS, there is a valid governmental need to work collaboratively with
other parties to apply for and receive grants and other funding to construct a single
information infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has legislatively provided access to funds
through HB 2128 for infrastructure construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
� Section 1 . That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct and are
incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
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Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to pursue an interlocal
"� " agreement to foster the creation of a shared information infrastructure through a
consortium of area public institutions which shall be known as Information for Citizens
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Network of Northeast Tarrant County.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 5th day of November , 1996.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
�"'""' ATTEST:
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Linda uff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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