HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 04-18 Approving the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition AgreementTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 04-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TARRANT REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION COALITION AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT
WORTH/DALLAS METROPLEX, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF
COUNTY -WIDE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE MOBILITY AND AIR QUALITY
IN THE FORT WORTH/DALLAS METROPLEX AND AUTHORIZING THE
TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2004, elected officials and community leaders in
Tarrant County met and discussed the formulation of the Tarrant Regional Transportation
Coalition, for the purpose of developing a county -wide strategy to improve mobility and
air quality in the western region of the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex; and
WHEREAS, these officials and community leaders have developed an
agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", establishing said Coalition, its purpose, and
creating bylaws for the organization; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and other Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake,
Texas, as well as the Town Staff, have been actively involved with the initial planning
and development of the Coalition, and hereby deem it to be of the utmost importance to
the Town of Westlake and the western region of the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex to
actively participate and heretofore execute said Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the above findings are hereby found to be true and correct and
are incorporated herein in the entirety.
SECTION 2: That the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake, Texas,
hereby approved the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition Agreement with the Fort
Worth/Dallas Metroplex, relating to the development of county -wide strategies to
improve mobility and air quality in the Fort Wroth/Dallas Metroplex, attached hereto as
Exhibit "A"; and further authorizes the Town M anager to execute said agreement on
behalf of the Town of Westlake, Texas.
SECTION 3: That the annual participation dues as per said agreement, ($0.10
per c apita), h as b een calculated o n t he p revious c alendar year's No rth Central T exas
Council of Government's population for the Town of Westlake, Texas; however, for the
initial year of execution of said agreement, participants are required to pro -rate said dues
at fifty percent (50%) of annual dues based on the Cities' 2003 population.
SECTION 4: That t he T own o f W estlake's a nnual p articipation due s s hall b e
paid for the General Fund and included in the FY 2004-2005 proposed budget.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 12TH DAY OF APRIL 2004.
ATTEST:
in r Crosswy, To ecretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L. anton Lo , ow ttorney
Scott Bradl y, Mayor
Trent O. Petty, Town Manager
TARRANT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
COALITION AGREEMENT
This Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition Agreement ("Agreement") is
mjde and entered into as of the date specified herein by and among
("Participant").
VVHEREAS, on January 28, 2004 elected officials and community leaders in
Tarrant County met to discuss the formation of the Tarrant Regional Transportation
Coalition ("Coalition"); and
WHEREAS, it was proposed that the Coalition be formed to develop strategies to
improve mobility and air quality in the western region of the Fort Worth 1 Dallas
Metroplex; and
WHEREAS, it was also proposed that once these strategies were developed, the
Coalition would work to advance its position;
WHEREAS, during the meeting of January -28, 2004, the elected officials and
community leaders agreed with the proposed formation of the Tarrant Regional
Transportation Coalition and agreed to move forward and develop agreements that could
be executed with various counties, municipalities and community stakeholders so that
each party to the agreement would be a member of the Coalition; and
NOW,THEREFORE, the Participants in consideration of the premises and other
good and valuable consideration hereby contract and agree as follows:
SECTION I
PARTICIPANTS, NAME PURPOSE, STATUS
Section 1.1 Participants. . The Participants are the counties, municipalities, political
subdivisions and other community stakeholders as may subsequently become additional
parties hereto with the Coalition. herein created.
Section 1.2 Name, Purpose.
a) The Participants hereby create the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition
b) The purpose of the Coalition is to enhance local economic growth and improve
the quality of life for area citizens through the pursuit of the following four
initiatives: `
ADVOCACY
The Coalition will work to provide effective advocacy at the state and
federal levels of government regarding the issues of surface transportation,
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bridges, rail and other mass transit options, and air quality on behalf of the
citizens of Tarrant County and the surrounding area. The Coalition will
strive to obtain as many transportation project dollars as possible from the
federal and state government to alleviate traffic congestion problems and
improve air quality.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Coalition will facilitate strong communications between local area
governments, the private sector, and state and federal government
agencies. The Coalition will work to keep elected officials, the private
sector, the media, and citizens in the western region of the Metroplex
informed about transportation and air quality issues.
COLLABORATION AND PLANNING
The Coalition will serve as a form for regional collaboration and
planning within the western region of the Metroplex and as an -opportunity
for area leaders to discuss the status of transportation projects and air
quality initiatives.
PARTNERSHIPS
The Coalition will strive to build partnerships and public recognition and
will aim to be inclusive in its approach.
Section'l.2 Status of the Coalition.
a) The Coalition shall be organized as a non-profit association of participating .
public entities and political subdivisions solely for public purposes and no part of
its net income shall accrue to or be paid for the benefit of any private party except
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in �iie ordinary coutse of business and for services rendered or for oocds su�pplies�
or property supplied or furnished to the Coalition for the benefit of the
Participants.
b) No Participant by its execution hereof is assuming, or agreeing to pay any
monetary or other obligation other than the agreement to make the contributions
provided in Section 3.1(a) hereof
SECTION I!
BYLAWS
Section 2.1 Bylaws and Powers. The Coalition shall be governed by the Bylaws for the
Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition upon adoption.
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SECTION III
FUNDING BY PARTICIPANTS, TERM, WITHDRAWAL
Section 3.1. Funding.
a) Each Participant shall pay annual dues in accordance with the Dues Schedule
included in the bylaws.
b) The amount payable for the first year of this Agreement shall be due and payable
on the 30t' day after final execution of this Agreement by the Participant.
c) In all subsequent years, dues shall be payable in advance of the first day of
January in each fiscal year.
d) Dues of a new member shall be prorated from the first day of the month in which
the new member elects to join the Corporation for the remainder of the fiscal year
of the Corporation.
e) The fiscal year of the Coalition will begin on October 1 of each year and end on
September 30 the following year.
Section 3.2. Term, Withdrawals.
a) This Agreement shall be effective on and as of the date of final execution by the
initial Participant named here and shall continue from year to year as to all
Participants that have not withdrawn in accordance with subsection (b) below.
b) Any Participants shall be automatically withdrawn in the event funds are not paid
when due under Section 3.1. This Agreement.shall continue as to all Participants
that have not withdrawn.
SECTION IV
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 4.1. Entirety of Agreement. The terms and provisions of this Agreement
constitute the entire agreement of the undersigned parties and by the lawfully authorized
--representative. - --
Section 4.2. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and venue shall be in Tarrant County
Texas,
Section 4.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is declared or found to be
illegal, unenforceable or void, then all Participants shall be relieved of all obligations
arising under such provision, but only to the extent that such provision is illegal,
unenforceable or void, it being the intent and agreement of the Panties that this
Agreement shall be deemed amended by modifying such provision to the extent
necessary to make it legal and enforceable while preserving its intent or if that is not
possible, by substituting thereof another provision that is legal and enforceable and
achieves the same objective.
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Section 4.4. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts
by the execution of a separate signature page by each Participant indicating the date of
actual execution by each Participant and after fall execution hereof in such manner, the
same shall be deemed to be one and the same document.
Section 4.5 Any proposed changes in bylaws shall be proposed at least one meeting prior
to voting on the proposed changes. Passages of changes to the bylaws shall require a
positive vote from two-thirds of the voting members.
EXECUTED by the below named participant by its undersigned officers on the
day of , 2{}4�
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EXECUTED by the below names Participant by its undersigned officers on the
qday of, 2001.
PARTICIPANT
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ATTEST:
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C ty cretary
DUES SCHEDULE ADDENDUM
Tarrant Count .........................••...............$15,000
OtherCounties................................................................$5,000
Cities ............................................ $0,10 times current population riot to exceed $40,000
Chambers of Commerce .....................................................$1,500
Fort Worth Transportation Authority.....................................................................$10,000
Non -Voting, Membership Categories:
Business entities - lifetime members ....................................................$10,000
Business entities -sustaining members ..................................................$5,000
Business entities - associate level .......................................................$2,500
Chambers of Commerce and transportation -related non-profit organization.............$500
Ex Officio members................................................................$0
Unified leagues of neighborhood associations • . • . • • • . • • • • • • • . • .. • •$0
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