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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.
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Attest:
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Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
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Rex Mc~ntire, City Attorney
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