RE 11-28-95.2 RESOLUTION NO. 112895.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE FORT WORTH AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY (FWWR) IN
THEIR EFFORTS TO ACQUIRE TRACKAGE RIGHTS OF THE ST. LOUIS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY ON DART RAIL LINES BETWEEN WILEY AND
FORT WORTH, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth and Western Railroad Company does hereby desire to operate the
tarantula train and provide local freight service on the abandoned Cotton Belt Line; and
WHEREAS, the use of the abandoned line by the FWWR will promote tourism in the region
and assist in our economic development efforts.
NOW, TItEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS:
That the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas does hereby support the Fort Worth and
Western Railroad's efforts to secure the abandoned Cotton Belt Railroad line in the City of Coppell.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas this ~2oP~'~day of November
1995.
APPROVED:
Tom Morton, Mayor
A'I'I'£ST:
Lin~a isra[t~ City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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