HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2000-31 RESOLUTION NO. R2000-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS, SUPPORTING
TRANSPORTATION EXCELLENCE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY(TEX-21).
WHEREAS,A major transportation crisis exists in Texas which imperils mobility,threatens
economic development and the quality of life throughout the state; and
WHEREAS,Texas is the fastest growing state in the country, growing at almost twice the national
average, presently has a population in excess of 19 million, and is predicted to reach 33 million by
the year 2025; and
WHEREAS,The safety, quality of life and economic opportunity of our citizens is adversely
affected by an inadequate investment in the state's transportation system which increases the
cost of living and the cost of doing business, and
WHEREAS,The Texas Department of Transportation does an excellent job with the resources it is
provided, but is woefully under-funded and is only able to address approximately 40%of
necessary transportation improvements statewide; and
WHEREAS,Texas deserves to rank better than 45�h among the states in transportation spending
per capita; and
WHEREAS,The introduction of cleaner burning fuels, including alternative fuels, is vital to
improved air quality in north Texas; and
WHEREAS, Efforts undertaken by the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas
Transportation Funding Coalition during the 76th Legislative Session deserve to be applauded for
significantly raising the awareness of transportation funding shortfalls; and
WHEREAS,The 77th session of the Texas Legisl�ture must establish adequate funding of our
state's transportation system as a top priority, if 7exas is to be able to provide the resources
necessary to meet the challenges ahead, and to have the opportunity to plan for future growth in
an appropriate fashion; and
WHEREAS,the delegates at the Second Arinual North Texas Transportation Summit, held in June
1999, have pledged to spend time and whatever effort is necessary to make sure that
transportation funding is a top priority for Texas; and
WHEREAS,Transportation Excellence for the 215t Century(TEX-21) is a comprehensive strategy
to address multi-modal transportation funding and air quality solutions to improve mobility, public
safety, economic vitality and quality of life, and
WHEREAS,To accomplish this result, public and private sector leaders at the local level must
come together in collaboration with regional and state officials and agree on a common agenda
and objectives.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS,that:
(1) The City Of Friendswood suppor�s the dpvelopmPnt of a comprehensive transportation
funding solution as a top priority f�r the"'7t''�exas Legislature; and
(2) That any effort to increase iransportation fundin� must also address safety and air quality
concerns so that the quality of life and economic vitality of Texas are not threatened; and
(3) That the City of Friendswood will be a pa�t of the"TEX-21" effort,working with public and
private sector partners in a coordinated statewide effort that employs a comprehensive
internal and external communications strategy,enlisting the support of all stakeholders to
find a comprehensive solution; and
(4) That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared and presented to the legislative and state
leadership that represents our City's constituents; and
(5) That the City of Friendswood agrees that continued dialogue and regular meetings must be a
part of defining the solution and implementing action plans,and supports convening the Third
Annual Texas Transportation Summit to be held in June 2000.
PASSED,APPROVED AND RESOLVED this the 19th day of June,2000.
Harold L.Whitaker, Mayor
City of Friendswood
ATTEST:
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D loris cKenzie,T MC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorne