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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 09-06 Supporting Local Option Taxes and Fees to Fund TransportationTOWN OF WESTLAKE WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake, supports regional efforts to address the mobility and air quality needs of the citizens of North Texas; and WHEREAS, implementing the passenger rail service component of the Metropolitan Mobility Plan of the Regional Transportation Council is essential in addressing the mobility and air quality needs of the citizens of North Texas; and WHEREAS, local elected officials, business leaders and transportation professionals in North Texas have studied revenue options to fund transportation and regional rail expansion; and WHEREAS, seeking legislative authority for local option transportation fees to fund transportation including regional rail expansion appears to be the best solution to address North Texas mobility and air quality challenges; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION L That the 81" Texas by Legislature, be and here, is urged to L- W authorize metro area counties to levy subject to voter approval a vehicle registration fee, motor fuels excise tax, mileage fee, driver's license fee and roadway impact fee to fund their mobility needs including rail service. SECTION 2. That this resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage. I Laura Wheat, Mayor ATTEST: K Zim Sutter Ti IC, Town Secretary T onias E. Bry c �n Manager APPROVEJI AS TO FORM: L stinton. L,ob� )k Attorney