2009-001 ResolutionAttachment 1
RESOLUTION NO.09-oo1QFFICIAL RECORL
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR RAIL NORTH TEXAS: A PRIMARY
RAIL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM WITH SUPPLEMENTAL ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake is a home rule city acting under its Charter adopted
by the electorate pursuant of Article X1, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter
9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake supports regional efforts to address the mobility and
air quality needs of the citizens of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, implementing the passenger rail service component of the Metropolitan
Mobility Plan of the Regional Transportation Council is essential in addressing the
mobility and air quality needs of the citizens of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, local elected officials, business leaders and transportation professionals in
North Texas have studied revenue options to fund transportation and regional rail
expansion; and
WHEREAS, seeking legislative authority for local option transportation fees to fund
transportation including regional rail expansion appears to be the best solution to address
North Texas mobility and air quality challenges.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
That the 81St Texas Legislature is respectfully urged to authorize metro area counties to
levy subject to voter approval a vehicle registration fee, motor fuels excise tax, mileage
fee, driver's license fee and roadway impact fee to fund their mobility needs including
rail service.
PASSES AND APPROVED THIS THE 20t' DAY OF JANUARY, 2009.
Andy Wambsganss
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Payne, TRM
City Secretary
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