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A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AN INTERIM STUDY OF LOCAL OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
WHEREAS, cities believe that the ability of regions of the state to work cooperatively is essential to the viability of communities and regions; and
WHEREAS, a primary element of regional cooperation is a transportation system that seamlessly allows movement of people and goods throughout the area; and
WHEREAS, cities are committed to finding transportation solutions to facilitate movement to, from, and through cities and their surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, as part of their efforts to advance this initiative, cities support an interim study by the State Legislature to explore options that could create a local funding option to fund regional transportation systems;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the delegates assembled at this 2009 Annual Conference of the Texas Municipal League that the League ask the 81st Legislative Interim of the State of Texas to perform an interim study to explore options that could create a local funding option to fund regional transportation systems.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the membership of the Texas Municipal League this 23rd day of October, 2009, at Fort Worth, Texas.
APPROVED:
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John Cook
President
ATTEST:
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Frank Sturzl
Executive Director
