HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1992-039 .. ,,
RESOLUTION N0. 92-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
� GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF A
DALLAS COUNTY REGIONAL TOLLWAY AUTHORITY
THAT WILL ASSUME OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF
THE DALLAS AREA ASSETS, LIABILITIES, FACILITIES,
ETC., OF THE TEXAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY; URGING
THE DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO
NEGOTIATE TO ACQUIRE THE DALLAS AREA TOLLWAY
FACILITIES OF THE TEXAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY; AND
RECOMMENDING THAT THE DALLAS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT CONTINUE WITH MINIMAL
CHANGE AND, IN PARTICULAR, RECOGNIZE THE NEED
TO WORK COOPERATIVELY AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF
EACH CITY AND COUNTY.
WHEREAS, it appears that Harris County is going to acquire from the Texas
Turnpike Authority (TTA), the Jesse Jones Memorial Bridge; and
�` '� WHEREAS, the Harris County Tollway Authority has successfully developed
two urban tollways within the last decade extending over fifty miles in length and is
�► planning to add an additional thirty miles to the Sam Houston Tollway linking it with
the Jesse Jones Memorial Bridge; and
WHEREAS, Harris County mobility has benefitted significantly by virtue of its
local tollway authority; and
WHEREAS, the remaining tollway facilities of the Texas Turnpike Authority, i.e.,
the Dallas North Tollway and the Mountain Creek Bridge are situated in the Counties
of Dallas and Collin; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that there be established a Dallas County Regional
Tollway Authority to assume the ownership and management of the tollway facilities
in the Dallas urban area as Harris County is doing in the Houston urban area; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the City of Grapevine is that the Dallas County Regional
Tollway Authority continue the excellent operating style and facilities management
that has been the hallmark of the Texas Turnpike Authority and further to aggressively
pursue all opportunities available to develop effective transportation enhancements in
�,,,,,,, the Dallas area.
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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 endorses the
concept of a Dallas County Regional Tollway Authority that will assume ownership
and management of the Dallas area assets, liabilities, facilities, etc., of the Texas
Turnpike Authority.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas urges the
Dallas County Commissioners Court to negotiate to acquire the Dallas area tollway
facilities of TTA, i.e., Dallas North Tollway, Mountain C�eek Bridge, and offices,
equipment and other support services for those two operating projects.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas recommends
that the Dallas County Commissioners Court, upon assumption of the assets,
liabilities, and management of the Dallas area facilities of the Texas Turnpike
Authority, continue the operations and the current projects of the TTA in the Dallas
area with minimal change, and, in particular, recognize the need to work cooperatively
and with the support of each City and County in whose area projects are now located
or may be located in the future.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
� GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of November , 1992.
APPROVED:
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Will.�am D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lind Huff
� City Secretar
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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