HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 00-21 Recognizing Benefits of the Metroport Cities PartnershipTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 00-21
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE BENEFITS OF THE METROPORT CITIES
PARTNERSHIP TO MEMBER CITIES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE CHAMBERS OF
COMMERCE, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS; DOCUMENTING
THE MANY METROPORT INITIATIVES IMPROVING THE TRANSPORTATION AND
MOBILITY SYSTEM IN OUR REGION; AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE NORTH
TEXAS COMMISSION AWARD THE TRANSPORTATION EXCELLENCE AWARD IN
MOBILITY TO THE METROPORT CITIES PARTNERSHIP.
WHEREAS, the Metroport Cities Partnership is a partnership of cities including
Colleyville, Grapevine, Haslet, Keller, Trophy Club, Roanoke, Southlake, and Westlake, and their
respective Chambers of Commerce, School Districts and Businesses; and,
WHEREAS, a significant goal of the Metroport Cities Partnership is regional economic
development and the continued enhancement of the transportation mobility system in this region;
and,
WHEREAS, the continued commitments from member partners have increased the vitality
and effectiveness of the Metroport Cities Partnership; and,
WHEREAS, diligent efforts since 1996 by the Metroport Cities Partnership have resulted in
commitments of over $135 million in improvements throughout the Metroport State Highway 114
corridor; and,
WHEREAS, recent continued contributions to improving mobility in North Texas have
included the current construction of improvements along approximately six miles of State Highway
114 and major delegation efforts to advance improvements on the SH 114 and SH 121 "Funnel" just
north of DFW International Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE THAT:
SECTION 1: The Town of Westlake requests that the North Texas Commission award
the TEAM North Texas Award to the Metroport Cities Partnership, recognizing their recent
contributions to improving mobility in North Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 8th DAY OF MAY, 2000.
ATTEST:
Ginger rosswy, Town S etary
APPRnD-,AS TO FORM:
, Tow'"ttorney
Scott Bradley, Mayor Q
Trent Petty, Town