HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-08-2h - Resolution - 12/16/2008RESOLUTION NO. 12- 16 -08 -2h
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, ASKING
THE 81 TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD
PROVIDE INNOVATIVE TOOLS FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO USE TO FUND
TRANSIT AND TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station recognizes transportation issues impact the
quality of life of members of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station recognizes state and federal resources for
transportation infrastructure have declined significantly in recent times; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station needs additional funding resources to
adequately meet the transportation infrastructure needs of the community and visitors to
the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station strongly supports initiatives by the leadership
and members of the 81 Texas Legislature to address transportation infrastructure needs
of local governments including the enactment of legislation that introduces new, optional
funding mechanisms available to local governments that would require the approval of
voters in an election.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That the Mayor of College Station is hereby authorized to execute this
Resolution supporting the passage of legislation by the 81 St Texas Legislature that
provides municipalities new options for funding to be dedicated to transit and
transportation infrastructure projects including innovative proposals such as but not
limited to:
(a) vehicle registration fee;
(b) local gas tax;
(c) new /used car sales tax;
(d) driver's license fee; and
(e) increased sales tax
PART 2: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
ADOPTED this 16th day of December, A.D. 2008.
ATTEST:
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CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
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BEN WHITE, MAYOR