HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2000-032 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-32
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE BENEFITS OF THE
METROPORT CITIES PARTNERSHIP TO MEMBER
CITIES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE CHAMBERS OF
COMMERCE, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BUSINESS
PARTNERS; DOCUMENTING THE MANY METROPORT
INITIATIVES IMPROVING THE TRANSPORTATION AND
MOBILITY SYSTEM IN OUR REGION; RECOMMENDING
THAT THE NORTH TEXAS COMMISSION AWARD THE
TRANSPORTATION EXCELLENCE AWARD IN MOBILITY
TO THE METROPORT CITIES PARTNERSHIP, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Metroport Cities Partnership is a partnership of cities including
Colleyville, Grapevine, Haslet, Keller, Trophy Club, Roanoke, Southlake, and Westlake,
and their respective Chambers of Commerce, School Districts and Businesses; and
WHEREAS, a significant goal of the Metroport Cities Partnership is regional
economic development and the continued enhancement of the transportation mobility
system in this region; and
WHEREAS, the continued commitments from member partners have increased
the vitality and effectiveness of the Metroport Cities Partnership; and
WHEREAS, diligent efforts since 1996 by the Metroport Cities Partnership have
resulted in commitments of over $135 million in improvements throughout the Metroport
State Highway 114 corridor; and
WHEREAS, recent continued contributions to improving mobility in North Texas
have included the current construction of improvements along approximately six miles
of State Highway 114 and major delegation efforts to advance improvements on the
State Highway 114 and State Highway 121 "Funnel" just north of DFW International
Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of Grapevine requests that the North Texas
Commission award the TEAM North Texas Award to the Metroport Cities Partnership,
recognizing their recent contributions to improving mobility in North Texas.
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 16th day of May, 2000.
APPROVED:
illiarn D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr
City Attorney
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