HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 067-96 08-27-1996 RESOLUTION NO. 67-96
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXPIS, IN SUPPORT OF RE-
AUTHORIZATION OF THE INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION
EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991.
WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
of 1991 ( ISTEA) was enacted by the Congress of the United States of
America in order to consolidate transportation planning, improve
transportation activity efficiency and to further incorporate air
quality and environmental concerns into comprehensive transporta-
tion programs; and,
WHEREAS, ISTEA granted designated Metropolitan Planning
Organizations (MPOs) with greater decision-making authority in
regional planning activities enhancing region-wide cooperation in
the planning and implementation of transportation projects; and,
WHEREAS, ISTEA created the Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program which funds activities designed
to alleviate problems faced by the people of Tarrant County; and,
WHEREAS, ISTEA established the framework for designating the
• National Highway System, created a spirit of intermodalism in
transportation, allows flexible funding mechanisms, solidified the
partnership between local governments, the Texas Department of
Transportation, transportation authorities and MPOs and increased
public involvement in transportation planning;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Richland Hills does hereby support the reauthorization of
the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 in
order to continue effective, comprehensive surface transportation
planning.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of
Richland Hills, Texas, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and
0 abstentions, on this the 27th day of August 1996.
APPROVED:
C. F. KELLEY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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T ILLIS, CITY SECRETARY