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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2006-004 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS AREA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT'S CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, COMMITTING TO FUND THE 20% LOCAL PARTICIPATION REQUIRED UNDER THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments has issued a Sustainable Development Call for Projects; and WHEREAS, Sustainable Development allows people to drive shorter distances by allowing them to live close to their jobs, to historically developed areas, and regional rail corridors; and WHEREAS, Sustainable Development is a positive step in the evolution of development that addresses the region's capacity constraints and air quality issues; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine supports Sustainable Development and has adopted zoning regulations authorizing these type of developments under the Mixed Use Zoning Classification; and WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments' program to fund transportation and pedestrian infrastructure supporting and enhancing Sustainable Development provides encouragement for these types of development throughout the North Central Texas region. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble of this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the City of Grapevine supports Sustainable Development within the North Central Texas area. Section 3. That the City of Grapevine has established a Mixed Use Zoning Classification intended to encourage Sustainable Development. tt Section 4. That the City of Grapevine has a private developer committed to the development of a tract within the Area of Interest that falls under the description of Sustainable Development. Section 5. That the City of Grapevine is authorized to participate in the Sustainable Development Call for Projects issued by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Section 6. If the City of Grapevine's application is approved for funding by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the City agrees to provide the funding for the required 20% local match. Section 7. That this resolution shall become 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 17th day of January, 2006. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: e Linda Huff City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: r� � am, ;c�_..Y John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney RES. NO. 2006-04 2