HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2005-040 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-40
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE TARRANT
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION BOND PROGRAM;
AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO SUBMITT CANDIDATE
PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING FUNDING PARTICIPATION
WITH TARRANT COUNTY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, traffic congestion and the subsequent need for transportation related
projects providing capacity improvements is a high priority to the City of Grapevine and
northeast Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court has notified the City of its
intention to conduct a bond election for the purpose of funding transportation projects
through out the County; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Tarrant County have been invited to submit candidate
projects to be funded from the bond program for consideration by Tarrant County
Officials.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That it is hereby determined that the City of Grapevine approves and
supports the Tarrant County Commissioners Court's plan for a bond election for the
purpose of funding Transportation Improvement Projects within the County.
Section 2. That the City Staff is authorized to submit candidate projects for
consideration by Tarrant County Officials for the bond program.
Section 3. That the City of Grapevine commits to participate in the funding of its
candidate projects as follow:
State Highway 26 $ 2,000,000
Bass Pro Drive $ 750,000
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 6th day of September, 2005.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Doug Conner
City Attorney
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