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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS URGING THE
FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO REAUTHORIZE THE CURRENT
LEVEL OF FUNDING FOR NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Northeast Transportation service is a demand response
transportation service that that serves the transportation needs of senior citizens and
persons with disabilities in eight Northeast Tarrant County cities; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas has participated in the
Northeast Transportation Service since 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Transportation Service provides approximately 13,000
trips per year to persons who may not otherwise have transportation for purposes such
as medical appointments, employment, educational pursuits or grocery shopping;
WHEREAS, funding is provided by the Federal government, the State of Texas,
and the participating cities
WHEREAS, the federal and state funds are essential to the operation of the
service ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Richland Hills, Texas:
1.
That the City of North Richland Hills urges the Federal and State legislative
bodies to reauthorize the current level of funding for the Northeast Transportation
Service.
2.
A copy of the resolution shall be sent to the elected lawmakers representing the
City's interests at the State and Federal/eve!.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 13th day of MARCH 2003.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson,
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George Staples, ¡ty Attorney
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