HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2004-044RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION FOR A
METHOD OF ROAD ASSESSMENT DAMAGES OR INCREASED FEES PAID
BY HEAVY TRUCKS IN USING CITY, COUNTY OR STATE ROADS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League will hold its annual conference on
October 27 - 29, in Corpus Cbaisti, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the cities in North Texas are experiencing a tremendous amount of
road damage as a result of gas well drilling in the Barnett Shale; and
WHEREAS, legislation is needed that provides for a method of road assessment
damages or increased fees paid by heavy trucks in using city, county or state roads;
NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. That the City Council requests that the Texas Municipal League
support legislation that provides for a method of road assessment damages or increased
fees paid by heavy trucks in using city, county or state roads.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized to forward a copy of this
resolution to Mr. Frank Sturzl, Executive Director of the Texas Municipal League.
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APeROVED this the 7-~t~ dayof ~f-~/~7g,~ 2004.
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY