Item 5EResolution No. 05 -043
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
THE DALLAS /FORT WORTH INTERNATION AIRPORT.
WHEARES, the Dallas /Fort Worth airport was built in response to an order by the United
States Civil Aeronautics Board that a jointly owned airport would best meet this area's
needs; and
WHEREAS, the Dallas /Fort Worth airport has been the predominate airport in the
Metroplex for commercial airlines; and
WHEREAS, the Dallas/Fort Worth airport has completed a major expansion project
which has been financed by public utility bonds backed by airport revenues; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION I.
The City Council expresses its full support for the Dallas /Fort Worth airport and the
Wright Amendment.
SECTION II.
The Dallas /Fort Worth airport must have the ability to continue to grow its operations
without interference from other airports in the local area.
SECTION III.
All necessary legal requirements to ensure the viability and growth of the Dallas /Fort
Worth airport should continue to be in effect.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS this 16 day of August, 2005.
Mayor Andy Wambsganss
ATTEST:
Lori Farwell
City Secretary