HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 96-11 Endorsing the Establishment of a North Texas Tollway AuthorityTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION 96-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS, ENDORSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NORTH
TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, the Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Texas Turnpike Authority (TTA) and
there is legislative intent to consolidate the two agencies: and
WHEREAS, North Texas mobility would be best served by the North Texas
assets and operations of the TTA remaining in the Dallas -Fort Worth region; and
WHEREAS, continued efficient toll road development is an integral component
of the regional mobility plan for North Texas; and
WHEREAS, maintaining mobility in the Dallas -Fort Worth area is important to
the economic vitality of the state and the region; and
WHEREAS, a tollway authority in Austin within or closely associated with
TxDOT can be established to serve the tollway needs of Texas outside of Harris County
and the Dallas -Fort Worth region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the
Town of Westlake, Texas:
SECTION 1: That the counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant be and
hereby are encouraged to work together to establish a North Texas Tollway Authority.
SECTION 2: That the Sunset Advisory Commission, TxDOT, TTA and the
Texas Legislature be and hereby are urged to support the establishment of a North Texas
Tollway Authority which incorporates the assets, liabilities and operations of the existing
TTA.
SECTION 3: That copies of this resolution be furnished to the Sunset Advisory
Commission, the leaders and district representatives of the Texas House and Texas
Senate, TxDOT, TTA and the North Texas Tollway Coalition.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake
this 12"' day of August, 1996.
Resolution 96-11
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Scott Bradley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ainge•osswy, Town Seca ry
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Paul C. Isham, Town Attorney