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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2001-064 Resolution No. 2001-064 WHEREAS, Senator Florence Shapiro and Representative Clyde Alexander sponsored legislation leading to the proposal of Proposition 15 on the November 6, 2001 state ballot; and and WHEREAS, Governor Rick Perry is asking Texans to support Proposition 15; WHEREAS, Proposition 15 is "Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Mobility Fund and authorizing grants and loans of money and issuance of obligations for financing construction, reconstruction, acquisition, operation, and expansion of state highways, turnpikes, toll roads, toll bridges, and other mobility projects"; and WHEREAS, Proposition 15 will help ease traffic congestion without the burden of new taxes; and WHEREAS, Proposition 15 will allow TxDOT to leverage highway funds build needed road projects faster; and WHEREAS, mobility is fundamental to Texas' quality of life and economic vitality, including attracting new businesses and generating new jobs; and WHEREAS, both infrastructure maintenance and development is behind the curve of increased use due to population increase, increased international NAFTA traffic, and distribution needs to support a strong economy; and WHEREAS, current funding allows TxDOT to respond to only 36 percent of Texas' transportation needs; and WHEREAS, additional funding for state transportation projects is greatly needed, but unavailable through general revenue; and WHEREAS, Proposition 15 would not fully fund the state's transportation needs, it would significantly contribute to efforts to meet those needs. THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas supports Proposition 15 to address Texas' transportation infrastructure needs. Adopted this 22nd day of October 2001 by the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas. Resolution No. 2001-064 Page 1 of 2 Attest: /~~ - . . t~:'~/7¿Jþt(Cf¿Z I~ Patricia Hutson, City Secretary Approved as to content: [~ ~;/ // ¿Jj ¿11 ,/'1 :/1 Rex Mc~ntire, City Attorney Resolution No. 2001-064 Page 2 of 2 Approved: 'I J I U -ftCLi..- ~,~ Charles Scoma, Ma or .~ -rf-'nv-