RESO 1991-15 - Traffic Light SynchronizationRESOLUTION NO. 91 -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TRAFFIC LIGHT
SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION.
WHEREAS the City of Huntsville recognizes that it is in the interest of the
national economy to promote the conservation of energy resources to
reduce our nation's dependence on costly foreign oil; and
WHEREAS the retiming of signals by the City of Huntsville will provide
benefits to the local community in the form of improved traffic
flow, reduced fuel consumption, reduced vehicle operating costs,
reduced air pollutant emissions, and improved safety due to smoother
traffic flow; and
WHEREAS funds have been established and are available through the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation for grants to local
governments for traffic signal retiming projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE,
TEXAS, that:
SECTION 1: The City of Huntsville authorizes the submission of an application
to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for a
Traffic Light Synchronization grant and, if the application is
selected for funding, the City Traffic Engineer of the City of
Huntsville is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name
of the City of Huntsville all necessary applications, contracts, and
agreements to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this
resolution.
Executed this 67) day of
th DeShaw, City Secretary
APPRO D AS TO FIRM:
ounds, City Attorney
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, 1991.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE