HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1989-012 RESOLUTION NO. 89-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A GRAPEVINE
TASK FORCE ON AIRPORT EXPANSION; ESTABLISHING
ALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF SAID TASK FORCE;
ESTABLISHING A QUORUM AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Grapevine are deeply concerned on a vital issue of public
4. importance involving the expansion of Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport as it pertains to proposed plans on Runway
16/34 West; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine feels
that this is a matter of urgent public necessity and requires an
informed public; and
WHEREAS, the expansion and creation of Runway 16/34 West
will create a cause for concern as it pertains to public health
and safety for all citizens of the City of Grapevine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That the Grapevine Task Force on Airport
Expansion is hereby created, the composition of said board shall
consist of nine ( 9) members representing various areas, both
residential and commercial, and representatives of the business,
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public and private sectors.
Section 2. That a quorum of said board shall be said to be
,�� a simple majority.
Section 3 . That the purpose of said board shall be
established to provide a forum for input, discussion, study and
review of a11 issues as they pertain to the expansion of Runway
16/34 West. Among those duties, but not exclusively shall be
included:
1. Responsibility of disseminating positions and
information to the general public and the citizens of
the City of Grapevine for the purpose of creating an
informed populace.
2. Closely examining the positions of the Dallas/Fort
Worth International Airport Board and their appropriate
agencies.
3 . Coordinating information as presented through the
Federal Aviation Administration and corresponding
federal agencies as they relate to the airport
expansion project.
�' 4 . Coordinating public information efforts in the
surrounding communities throughout Tarrant, Dallas and
Denton counties.
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Section 4. That there shall be a Chairman appointed by the
Mayor. Each Grapevine City Council Member shall appoint one ( 1 )
board member each with the remaining two ( 2 ) members of the board
to be selected at large and approved by the Council as a whole.
One ( 1 ) Council Member to be appointed by the Mayor and will
serve as exofficio member of the Board, along with the City
Manager. The Task Force and/or the City Council can name
exofficio members to the Task Force as they deem necessary and as
is required.
Section 5. Due to the nature and necessity of creating an
informed public, it is urged that the Task Force establish a
regular meeting schedule with reports and minutes of those
meetings to be submitted to the City Council for their
information. The Task Force is available to select their meeting
date and shall keep the City Secretary advised as to that date so
proper posting and notice of such meetings may be made in
accordance with State law.
� Section 6 . That the Grapevine Task Force on Airport
Expansion may establish sub-committees of various subject matter
and responsibilities as they see fit and necessary within the
scope of the Task Force ' s responsibilities and definitions.
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Section 7. That this resolution shall become 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 2nd day of May , 1989.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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