HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2000-018 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE
RESOLUTION 1257, THE TRANSIT FAIRNESS ACT OF
1999; AND TO PROMOTE THE PASSAGE OF SAID
LEGISLATION IN AN EFFORT TO MAINTAIN FEDERAL
FUNDING FOR THE NORTHEAST TARRANT
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (NETS) OPERATING IN
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, Congress has found that small transit operators, including those in
large urbanized areas, are usually more reliant on Federal operating assistance than
large operators; and,
WHEREAS, the elimination of operating assistance to small transit operators in
large urbanized areas over the last four years has left said operators with little time to
prepare and no resources to make up this gap in funding; and,
WHEREAS, the elimination of Federal operating assistance to small transit
operators has resulted in the elimination of the majority of funding provided to the
Northeast Transportation Service (NETS) operated by the Northeast Tarrant County
YMCA; and
WHEREAS, NETS provides transportation service on demand to elderly people
and people with disabilities in Northeast Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, the elimination of Federal operating assistance could result in a cut
in services or an increase in fares for NETS services; and
WHEREAS, the cuts in service or an increase in NETS fares would particularly
impact the elderly and people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Representative Martin Frost has introduced House Resolution 1257
to be known as the Transportation Fairness Act of 1999, whose purpose is to amend
Title 49 of the United States Code relating to the continuation of operating assistance to
small transit operators in urban areas; and
WHEREAS, House Resolution 1257, the Transit Fairness Act of 1999, authorizes
the Secretary of Transportation to provide funding to small transit operators in urban
areas where the elimination of said operating assistance will result in undue hardship on
the operator, or in significant fare increases or in reductions in service.
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 as if
copied herein in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City of Grapevine supports House Resolution 1257, the
Transportation Fairness Act of 1999.
Section 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Representative Martin
Frost, Representative Kay Granger and Representative Joe Barton in the United States
House of Representatives.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff 411
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew Boyle
City Attorney
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