HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-015RESOLUTION NO. 2009-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FORMATION OF A
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION PURSUANT TO
SUBCHAPTER D OF CHAPTER 431, TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
CODE, TO FACILITATE, ANALYZE, AND IMPLEMENT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH SPEED PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE
WITHIN THE SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH-SPEED RAIL CORRIDOR AND
THE GULF COAST HIGH-SPEED RAIL CORRIDOR.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills has been an active member of the Texas
High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation (THSRTC), a coalition of
cities, counties and other entities promoting high speed passenger rail
service in Texas; and,
WHEREAS, a member of the North Richland Hills City Council currently serves on the
board of directors of the THSRTC; and,
WHEREAS, North Richland Hills is strategically located in close proximity. to DFW
International Airport, the projected site of the Metroplex's high-speed rail
station; and,
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills has been asked to be among the local
government entities serving as the original incorporators of a local
government corporation organized under authority of Chapter 431,
Subchapter D, of the Texas Transportation Code; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed name of the local government corporation will be the "South
Central High-Speed Rail and Transportation Authority, Inc.;" and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the matter and deems it in the public
interest to authorize this action.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT the City of North Richland Hills shall participate in and act as one of
the original incorporators of a local government corporation as authorized
by Chapter 431, Subchapter D of the Texas Transportation Code to
facilitate, analyze, and implement the development of high-speed
passenger rail service within the South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor
and the Gulf Coast High-Speed Rail Corridor.
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SECTION 2. THAT The Mayor and city staff are authorized to take all actions
necessary to facilitate the execution and filing of articles of incorporation
with the Secretary of State's Office to create this local government
corporation.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 27th day of April, 2009.
CITY O O TH RIC ND HILLS
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George A. Staple ,City Attorney
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