RE 2001-10-23.2A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-1023.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
ENDORSING, SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING THE PASSAGE BY
THE VOTERS OF TEXAS OF PROPOSITION 15 "THE TEXAS
MOBILITY FUND" ON THE NOVEMBER 6TM GENERAL ELECTION
BALLOT.
WHEREAS, Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century (TEX-21) is a statewide coalition of
cities, counties, private businesses, chambers of commerce, and other interested groups focused on
improving transportation infrastructure in the State of Texas and organized as a private not for profit
corporation in Texas; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has the fastest growth rate of any other state in the country, is now
the second most populous state, and is growing at twice the national average; and
WHEREAS, Texas' population has doubled since 1960 and its growth rate will likely result in 30-
33 million people claiming Texas as their home by 2025; and
WHEREAS, 70% of all NAFTA trade traffic travels through Texas, and this trade is conveyed by
many modes including roadway, rail, maritime and aviation, all of which require adequate and appropriate
surface transportation infrastructure to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods; and
WHEREAS, since implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the
State of Texas has experienced a significant increase in international trade that has diversified the
economy and lowered susceptibility to domestic economic downturns; and
WHEREAS, Texas' massive population growth and dramatic increase in international trade has
significantly increased congestion levels and travel times on Texas' international trade corridors and
throughout Texas creating dangerously overcrowded conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor have seized the moment and have furthered our
war on congestion by creating necessary and appropriate funding methods to make much needed
resources available to mitigate congestion and enhance mobility; and
WHEREAS, the voters of Texas will have the opportunity to create the Texas Mobility Fund at
the general election on November 6th by voting in favor of Proposition 15; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for TEX-21 and all Texas Cities and Counties and indeed all regions
of Texas to strongly support the Governor and the Legislature in the historic passage of Proposition 15.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Coppell hereby endorses, supports and encour~a~es the passage of
by the voters of Texas of Proposition 15 "The Texas Mobility Fund" on the November 6 General Election
Ballot.
SECTION 2. That the City of Coppell, recognizing that Proposition 15 is good for ALL Texans,
hereby commits to assist the Governor, Legislature, TxDOT and all others organized throughout Texas to
turn out a record positive vote to fund our Texas highways without raising taxes.
SECTION 3. That the City of Coppell, recognizing that the next step after enactment by the
people of the great state of Texas of Proposition 15 is the proper funding of the Texas Mobility Fund by the
78th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature convening in January 2003, hereby commits to include said
funding in the TEX-21 Legislative Package developed for the 78th Session of the Texas Legislature.
SECTION 4. That this resolution shall be circulated to interested parties including members of the
Texas Legislature, State Legislative Interim Committees, including the House Transportation Committee
and Senate State Affairs Committee, TTC, TxDOT, cities, counties, chambers of commerce, the media and
others, and is so accordingly ordered.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the ~ ~.-.~ day of
~,2001.
AP~I~OVED: /-~
ATTEST:
LIBt~FBAL ,I~r-/'Y SECI~E~ARY
ROBERT E. HAGER,~'~TTORNEY