RESO 2001-18 - TX Mobility Fund BallotRESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, ENDORSING,
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING THE PASSAGE BY THE VOTERS OF TEXAS OF PROPOSTION
15 "THE TEXAS MOBILITY FUND" ON THE NOVEMBER 6TH GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT.
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 doubles 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 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 the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the State of Texas
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, crating 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 method to make much needed
resources available to mitigate congestion and enhance mobility; and
WHEREAS the voters of Texas will have the opportunity to create the Texas Mobility Fund at the general
election on November 6th 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 RESOVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS,
THAT:
Section 1:
The City Council of the City of Huntsville hereby endorses, supports and encourages the
passage by the voters of Texas of Proposition 15 "The Texas Mobility Fund" on the November
6th General Election Ballot.
Section 2: The City Council of the City of Huntsville recognizing that Proposition 15 is good for ALL Texans
hereby commits to assist the Governor, Legislature, TxDOT and all others organized throughout
Texas to turn out a record positive to fund our Texas highways without raising taxes.
Section 3:
The City Council of the City of Huntsville 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 78th Regular session of the Texas Legislature convening in January 2003, hereby
urges the Legislature to provide that funding.
Section 4: 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, TTC, TxDOT, other Cities and Counties, Chambers of
Commerce, the media and others, and is so accordingly ordered.
Passed and approved this 23rd day of October, 2001.
Danna Welter, City Secretary
APPROVED TO FROM:
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William 13. Green, Mayor