HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2003-007 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS URGING THE FEDERAL AND
STATE LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO REAUTHORIZE THE
CURRENT LEVEL OF FUNDING FOR NORTHEAST
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Northeast Transportation service is a demand response
transportation service that serves the transportation needs of senior citizens and
persons with disabilities in eight Northeast Tarrant County cities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has participated in the Northeast
Transportation Service since 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Transportation Service provides approximately 13,000
trips per year to persons who may not otherwise have transportation for purposes such
as medical appointments, employment, educational pursuits or grocery shopping; and
WHEREAS, funding is provided by the Federal government, the State of Texas,
and the participating cities; and
WHEREAS, the federal and state funds are essential to the operation of the
service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of Grapevine urges the Federal and State legislative
bodies to reauthorize the current level of funding for the Northeast Transportation
Service.
Section 2. 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 4th day of March, 2003.
APPROVED:
Ted R. Ware
Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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