HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2005-055 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL
TRANSIT INITIATIVE FOR NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the urbanized area in the North Central Texas region needs
seamless rail service in order to sustain regional mobility, a strong economy, and a high
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, DART, DCTA, and the T are existing regional transit service
providers with established service areas and funding sources; and
WHEREAS, much of the current and projected regional growth is occurring
beyond the service areas of the existing transit service providers; and
WHEREAS, seamless regional rail service should be provided by the existing
three transit agencies and a single new entity working in cooperation with one another
to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, the provision of regional rail service outlined in adopted MPO
planning documents will require a new annual revenue stream of approximately $165
million; and
WHEREAS, legislative authority is needed to create an entity and funding source
to build and operate regional rail service as outlined in adopted MPO planning
documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. This Council expresses its support for establishing a regional rail
authority and levying an additional one half cent sales tax to fund construction and
operation of seamless regional rail service on the corridors identified in the
MPO-adopted regional rail plan.
Section 2. This Council requests the Texas Legislature to grant authority to
local governments to submit to their constituents a ballot issue to consider establishing
a regional rail authority and levying an additional (beyond the two cent cap) one half
cent sales tax to fund construction and operation of seamless regional rail service.
Section 3. This Council commits in the event authority is granted by the
Legislature to submit to its electorate a ballot issue to consider establishing a regional
rail authority and levying an additional one half cent sales tax to fund construction and
operation of seamless regional rail service.
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 15th day of November, 2005.
APPROVED:
Ted R. Ware
Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Li Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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