HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-22-8.5 - Resolution - 09/08/2022RESOLUTION NO. 09-08-22-8.5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE OF THE BRAZOS
VALLEY REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY (RMA).
WHEREAS, the RMA was created through authorization of the Texas Transportation
Commission in 2019; and
WHEREAS, the RMA is authorized under state law to develop and implement a wide range of
transportation projects including roadways, pedestrian/bike facilities, transit systems, and parking
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the RMA is an important partner in facilitating transportation throughout the county,
including in the City of College Station; and
WHEREAS, Brazos County has experienced an annual growth in congestion of 5.1% between
1982 and 2019; and
WHEREAS, the population of Brazos County has increased by 21.6% since the 2010 census; and
WHEREAS, the combined student populations at Texas A&M University and Blinn College in
Brazos County has reached over 79,000; and
WHEREAS, transportation projects often require the collaboration of Federal, State, and Local
authorities; and
WHEREAS, efficient transportation is important to the health and safety, economic development,
and quality of life in the City of College Station; and
WHEREAS, mitigating traffic congestion is an ongoing process and a sustainable source of funds
will be necessary to continue addressing traffic congestion in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley RMA has submitted a ten-dollar fee ($10.00) on vehicle
registrations in Brazos County, to be considered by the voters on November 8th, 2022; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: The City of College Station supports Brazos County RMA’s vehicle registration
fee referendum.
PART 2: The funds generated through the vehicle registration fee shall be used for the
purpose of transportation projects in the County identified by the Brazos County
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Regional Mobility Authority in accordance with Section 502.402 of the Texas
Transportation Code.
ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 2022
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
City Attorney