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RESOLUTION NO. 96-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS IN SUPPORT
OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, the Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Texas Turnpike Authority (TTA) and
there is legislative intent to consolidate the two agencies; and
WHEREAS, North Texas mobility would be best served by the North Texas
assets and operations of the TTA remaining in the Dallas-Fort Worth region; and
WHEREAS, continued efficient toll road development is an integral component
of the regional mobility plan for North Texas; and
WHEREAS, a tollway authority in Austin within or closely associated with
TxDOT can be established to serve the tollway needs of Texas outside of Harris
County and the Dallas-Fort Worth region; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of North Richland Hills: (1)
that the counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant be and hereby are encouraged
to work together to establish a North Texas Tollway Authority; (2) that the Sunset
Advisory Commission, TxDOT, TTA and the Texas Legislature be and hereby are
urged to support the establishment of a North Texas Tollway Authority which
incorporates the assets, liabilities and operations of the existing TTA; (3) that the
copies of this resolution be furnished to the Sunset Advisory Commission, the leaders
and district representatives of the Texas House and Texas Senate, TxDOT, TTA and
the North Texas Tollway Coalition.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 26TH day of August, 1996.
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Patricia Hutson, City Secretary