HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 00-22 Recognizing the Benefits of the Metroport Cities PartnershipTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 00-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS, 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 REGIONN; AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE NORTH
CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AWARD THE REGIONAL
COOPERATION AWARD 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 $13 5 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, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake, Texas,
requests that the North Central Texas Council of Governments award the Regional
Cooperation Award to the Metroport Cities Partnership, recognizing their recent
contributions to improving mobility in North Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS $"' DAY OF MAY, 2000.
Scott Bra ey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cling Crosswy, Town S c eiary Trent O. Petty, Ta `ager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: