RE 2007-1023.2
RESOLUTION NO. 2tJ 0'7 - / D2.3. Z,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF STATE
FUNDING HIGHWAY PROJECTS, AS PROVIDED FOR IN PROPOSITION 12, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
WHEREAS, the State of Texas is facing a transportation funding crisis; and
WHEREAS, in the Dallas-Fort Worth region alone, there is a $58.6 billion shortfall for
adding new improvements and rehabilitating existing facilities; and
WHEREAS, the 80th Texas Legislature began to address this problem by passing SJR 64,
calling for a constitutional amendment election that will allow the Texas Department of
Transportation to issue up to $5 billion in general obligation bonds in order to fund highway
projects; and
and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council unanimously voted to support this issue;
WHEREAS, Coppell is a strong supporter of regional transportation and shares this vision
for a strong economy, efficient transportation, and responsible stewardship of our natural resources,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THAT: we support the leaders and citizens of Texas and encourage the
voters of Coppell to vote at the November 6, 2007 election. We further encourage our citizens to
personally invite friends and coworkers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region to share in the vision for the
state funding of highway projects by exercising their right to vote.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd Day of October 2007.
ATTEST:
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LIB Y B , ITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: