HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 117-99 09-28-1999 RESOLUTION NO. 117-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF TRANS-
PORTATION EXCELLENCE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
(TEX-21), A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY TO ADDRESS
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND AIIt
QUALITY SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE MOBILITY, PUBLIC
SAFETY, ECONOMIC VITALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
WHEREAS, a major transportation crisis exists in Texas which imperils mobility,
threatens economic development and the quality of life throughout the state; and,
WHEREAS, Texas is the fastest growing state in the country growing at almost twice
the national average with a current population in excess of 19 million and predicted to reach 33
million by the year 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the safety, quality of life and economic opportunity of our citizens is
adversely affected by an inadequate investment in the state's transportation system which
increases the cost of living and the cost of doing business; and,
• WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation does an excellent job with the
resources it is provided, but is woefully underfunded and is only able to address approximately
40% of the necessary transportation unprovements statewide; and,
WHEREAS, Texas deserves to rank better than 45th among the states in transportation
spending per capita; and,
WHEREAS, the introduction of cleaner burning fuels, including alternative fuels, is vital
to improved air quality in North Texas; and,
WHEREAS, efforts undertaken by the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas
Transportation Funding Coalition during the 76th Legislative Session deserve to be applauded
for significantly raising the awareness of transportation funding shortfalls; and,
WHEREAS, the 77th session of the Texas Legislature must establish adequate funding
of our state's transportation system as a top priority if Texas is to be able to provide the resources
necessary to meet the challenges and the opportunities to plan for our present and future growth
in an appropriate fashion; and,
WHEREAS, Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century (TEX-21) is a comprehensive
strategy to address multimodal transportation funding and air quality solutions to improve
mobility, public safety, economic vitality and quality of life; and,
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WHEREAS, to accomplish this result, public and private sector leaders at the local level
must come together in collaboration with regional and state officials and agree on a common
agenda and objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City of Richland Hills hereby supports the development of a
comprehensive transportation funding solution as a top priority for the 77th Texas Legislature;
Section 2. Any effort to increase transportation funding must also address safety and air
quality concerns so that the quality of life and economic vitality of Texas is not threatened; and,
Section 3. A commitment must be made to work in a coordinated statewide effort that
employs a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy, enlisting the support
• of all stakeholders to find a comprehensive solution.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Richland Hills, Texas,
by a vote of 5 ayes, 4 nays, and ~ abstentions, on this the 28th day of September,
1999.
APPROVED:
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C. F. KELLEY, AYOR
ATTEST:
TERRI WIl.,LiS, CMC, CITY SECRETARY