R2001-0150 10-22-01 RESOLUTION NO. R2001-150
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSITION 15.
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has one of the fastest growth rates of any
state in the country, is now the second most populous state, and is growing at
twice the national average; and
WHEREAS, Texas' population has doubled since 1960 and its growth rate
will likely result in 30-33 million people claiming Texas as their home by 2025; and
WHEREAS, 70% of all North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA")
trade traffic travels through Texas, and this trade is conveyed by many modes
including roadway, rail, maritime and aviation, all of which require adequate and
appropriate surface transportation infrastructure to ensure the safe and efficient
movement of people and goods; and
WHEREAS, since implementation of NAFTA, the State of Texas has
experienced a significant increase in international trade that has diversified the
economy and lowered susceptibility to domestic economic downturns; and
WHEREAS, Texas' massive population growth and dramatic increase in
international trade has significantly increased congestion levels and travel times on
Texas' international trade corridors and throughout Texas, creating dangerously
overcrowded conditions while placing significantly increasing demands on the
resources used to build and maintain highways throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor have seized the moment and
have furthered our war on congestion by creating necessary and appropriate
funding methods to make much needed resources available to mitigate congestion
and enhance mobilitv; and
RESOLUTION NO. R2001-150
WHEREAS, the Tex-21 Task Force has worked closely with
Governor Rick Perry and the Texas Transportation Commission to educate the
public and assist in the passage of Proposition 15; and
WHEREAS, the voters of Texas will have the opportunity to create the Texas
Mobility Fund at the general election on November 6 by voting in favor of
Proposition 15; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for all Texas cities and counties and indeed all
regions of Texas to strongly support the Governor and the Legislature in the
historic passage of Proposition 15; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of Pearland hereby endorses, supports, and
encourages the passage by the voters of Texas of Proposition 15, "The Texas
Mobility Fund" on the November 6 General Election ballot.
Section 2. That the City of Pearland, recognizing that Proposition 15 is
good for ALL Texans, hereby commits to assist the Governor, Legislature, Texas
Department of Transportation, and all others organized throughout Texas to turn
out a record positive vote to fund our Texas highways without raising taxes.
Section 3. That the City of Pearland, recognizing that the next step after
enactment by the people of the great State of Texas of Proposition 15 is the proper
funding of the Texas Mobility Fund by the 78~h Regular Session of the Texas
Legislature convening in January 2003, hereby urges the Legislature to provide that
funding.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be circulated to interested parties
including Members of the Texas Legislature, State Legislative Interim Committees,
including the House Transportation Committee and Senate State Affairs
Committee, Texas Transportation Commission, Texas Department of
Transportation, other cities and counties, Chambers of Commerce, the media and
others, and is so accordingly ordered.
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RESOLUTION NO. R2001-150
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 22 day of
October , A.D., 2001.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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