HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1995-008 �4.� RESOLUTION NO. 95-08
„�„�, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING SUPPORT FOR
APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE FROM NORTH
CENTRAL TEXAS TO THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission is the governing body for the
expenditure of all federal and state highway transportation funds in the State; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists on the Texas Transportation
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the North Central Texas region has not been represented on the
Texas Transportation Commission since 1991 ; and
WHEREAS, the Dallas-Fort Worth region represents 4.2 million people; leads the
State and nation in economic development and job creation; and has the largest share
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of transportation needs in Texas, requiring a Commissioner responsive to those
transportation needs; and
`"�"' WHEREAS, transportation projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have
historically been underfunded relative to the other urban areas in Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council, the regional transportation
policy body of North Central Texas, comprised primarily of local elected officials, has
requested local governments in the region to take a position supporting the
appointment of a representative to the Texas Transportation Commission from the
North Central Texas area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, in
cooperation with the Regional Transportation Council, and other cities and counties
in the North Central Texas region, strongly recommends that Governor George Bush
appoint a representative to the Texas Transportation Commission from the North
� , Central Texas region.
Section 2. That a copy of this resolution will be transmitted to Governor Bush
� immediately upon its adoption.
�,� Section 3. That this resolution is effective from and after the date of its
passage.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of March , 1995.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda uff
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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