HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2002-033RESOLUTION NO. (~f/~'" f~
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO SUPPORT BENEFICIAL
AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE PROVISIONS
CONCERNING COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League will hold its annual conference on
October 16-19, 2002 in Fort Worth, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Section 460.051, et seq., of the Texas Transportation Code
authorizes the creation of an authority to provide public transportation and transportation-
related services; and
WHEREAS, the Denton County Transportation Authority was created by
Resolution of the Denton County Commissioners Court duly and legally designated on
October 16, 2001, having met all requirements of Section 460.053 of the Texas
Transportation Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton approved the service plan and proposed tax rate
and forwarded a signed copy of the resolution to the Denton County Transportation
Authority and to the Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas, thereby permitfmg
the City of Denton to participate in the Service Plan and the confirmation election for the
Authority as provided by Section 460.057 of the Texas Transportation Code; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these actions, beneficial amendments may need to be
made to Section 460.051 et seq. of the Texas Transportation Code that were not
contemplated when the original legislation passed; 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 supporting beneficial amendments to the Texas Transportation Code
provisions concerning Coordinated Transportation Authorities.
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.
EULINEBROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY