RE 09-24-91.3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION
092491.3
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell recognizes that it is in the interest
of the national economy to promote the conservation of energy resources
and to reduce our nation's dependence on costly foreign oil: and,
WHEREAS, the retiming of signals by the City of Coppell will
provide benefits to the local community in the form of improved traffic
flow, reduced fuel consumption, reduced vehicle operating costs, reduced
air pollutant emissions, and improved safety due to smoother traffic flow;
and,
WHEREAS, funds have been established and are available through the
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for grants to local
governments for traffic signal retiming projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF COPPELL,
TEXAS, authorizes the submission of an application to the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation for a Traffic Light
Synchronization grant and, if the application is selected for funding, the
City Manager of the City of Coppell is hereby authorized and empowered to
execute in the name of the City of Coppell all necessary application,
contracts, and agreements to implement and carry out the purposes
specified in this resolution.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was passed by the Council of the City
of Coppell, Texas, this 24 day of September, 1991.
THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ATTEST:
Doro~r~tary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lawrence W. Jackson, City Attorney