R2009-201 - 2010-01-11 RESOLUTION NO. R2009 -201
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, DECLARING THE KIRBY RAIL ROUTE AS
THE PREFERRED PASSENGER ROUTE IN SOUTHERN
HARRIS COUNTY AND WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
PEARLAND.
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland fully supports the Kirby Rail Route as the
preferred passenger rail route in Harris County and within the City Limits of
Pearland; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland recognizes the benefits of passenger rail
service for residents of Brazoria County, Harris County, Pearland and the State
of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland encourages Brazoria County, Harris
County, the City of Houston, the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority and the
Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments to incorporate the Kirby Rail
Route as the priority rail route in southern Harris County as each organization
develops their comprehensive transit plans for the region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland encourages Harris County, the City of
Houston and the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority to acquire the necessary
right -of -way to accommodate rail along the route as work is being contemplated
along Kirby Drive in their respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, passenger rail service is an integral part of a comprehensive
transportation system for the City of Pearland; and
WHEREAS, an integrated passenger rail system will enhance accessibility
and mobility within Brazoria County, Harris County, the City of Houston and the
City of Pearland: and
RESOLUTION NO. R2009 -201
WHEREAS, economic development, job creation and tourism will benefit
through the enhancement of a passenger rail system that serves the citizens of
Brazoria County, the City of Houston, Harris County and the City of Pearland;
and
WHEREAS, rail linkages between communities and regions within
Brazoria and Harris Counties establish and strengthen social, historical,
commercial and cultural bonds; and
WHEREAS, there is a vital need to provide a balanced transportation
system both locally and regionally as demonstrated in the aftermath of Hurricane
Ike;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS:
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 11 day of January, A.D.,
2010.
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CITY ATTORNEY
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