HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1995-033 �
RESOLUTION NO. 95-33
,� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE ACQUISITION OF
RAILWAY TRACKAGE RIGHTS BETWEEN WYLIE, TEXAS
AND NORTH FORT WORTH, COMMONLY REFERRED TO
AS THE "COTTON BELT" BY THE FORT WORTH AND
WESTERN RAILROAD AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
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WHEREAS, the Fort Worth and Western Railroad began operating the Tarantula
excursion train in 1992 within the city limits of Fort Worth for the purpose of
enhancing tourism in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth and Western Railroad now desires to acquire
trackage rights that will allow the expansion of the excursion train route to the Cotton
Belt Railway between Fort Worth and Wylie, Texas; and
WHEREAS, this section of track and right-of-way have become an eyesore and
a source of citizen concern based on poor track and right-of-way maintenance; and
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WHEREAS, acquisition of these rights by Fort Worth and Western Railroad
� provides not only the opportunity for additional tourism infusion, but also a greatly
improved commitment to care and maintenance of track and right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, acquisition of these rights by Fort Worth and Western Railroad will
provide for locally owned control of scheduling, traffic volume and speed; and
WHEREAS, acquisition by Fort Worth and Western Railroad would reduce the
likelihood of intrusion of transcontinental freight trains operating on this section of
track without concern for local issues such as traffic volume, frequency of scheduling,
noise and other concerns associated with transcontinenta� freight.
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 and are
incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
� Section 2. That the City of Grapevine desires to protect the interests of its
citizens and enhance opportunities for local economic development by supporting the
� acquisition of trackage rights by Fort Worth and Western Railroad.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect 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 November , 1995.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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