HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2009-007 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE CITY
COUNCIL EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL RAIL
AS A VITAL ELEMENT OF THE LONG RANGE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO ADDRESS
CONGESTION AND AIR QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE
DALLAS/FORT WORTH REGION AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Traffic congestion and air quality have become and continue to be
major problems throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region; and
WHEREAS, The North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Regional
Transportation Council have developed a Long Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan for
the Dallas/Fort Worth region; and
WHEREAS, Regional Rail Improvements, including both commuter rail and light rail,
are key elements in the near term and long term plans to address this area's transportation
needs; and
WHEREAS, The City of Grapevine and its citizens have expressed their continued
support for regional rail through their approval of a 3/8 cent sales tax to provide part of the
funding for the SW2NE Commuter Rail Project from south Fort Worth to the north entry
into the DFW International Airport; and
WHEREAS, the expansion of existing highways has become very laborious and
difficult because of the time, cost, complexity and environmental issues involved and will
soon become unrealistic options for future transportation alternative in many cases; and
WHEREAS, we recognize rail as the ultimate solution for our region and our state,
and without endorsing any given project or proposal at this time, we encourage state and
local officials and agencies to continue to explore ways to expand and connect our rail
systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters in the preamble are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated into the body of this Resolution.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine recognizes the value of
regional rail improvements throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region as a critical part of a
multi-faceted solution to the region's traffic congestion and air quality problems.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine supports the efforts of
the region to fund, construct and operate regional rail facilities to address near term as well
as long term needs.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of February, 2009.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff //
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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