HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1986-028 RESOLUTION NO. 86-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE
TEXAS LEGISLATURE 'S COMMITMENT TO REPAIR
AND IMPROVE THE STATE HIGHWAYS AND
OPPOSING DIVERSION OF HIGHWAY REVENUES
FOR OTHER USES; AND PROVIDING AN
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� y WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature acted in a Special Session in
the summer of 1984 to address a crisis caused by the deterio-
ration of the 72, 000 mile state highway system; and
WHEREAS, years of neglect resulted in Texas having more
obsolete and substandard roads and bridges than any other state;
and
WHEREAS, lack of state highway funding made it impossible
for the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to
adequately maintain and expand roads to serve increasing numbers
of vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the state ' s deteriorating highway network
threatened the safety, economic health, and quality of life of
every Texan; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature acted with courage and wisdom
to address the highway funding crisis by increasing fees and
taxes paid by Texas highway users; and
WHEREAS, all of the increase in state highway funds came
"�"` from increases in the state motor fuel tax, vehicle registration
fees, and vehicle sales tax; and
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WHEREAS, Texas highway users supported these increases in
fees and taxes with the understanding that revenues would be used
to maintain and improve their roads; and
WHEREAS, the diversion of revenues from fees and taxes paid
by highway users from the State Highway Fund to general revenues
is a breach of faith; and
WHEREAS, Texas voters have consistently supported the
concept that those who use the highways should pay for them.
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 hereby urges the members of the Texas Senate and Texas
House of Representatives to honor the commitment made in the 1984
Special Session of the Legislature to repair and improve the
state ' s highways; that essential highway improvement funds must
''�� " not be diverted to other uses; and that projects to prevent
traffic accidents, reduce congestion, and improve mobility of all
Texans must be completed without delay.
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Section 2. That this Resolution shall be 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 15th day of July, 1986 .
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney
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