RES 1996-13TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
.RESOLUTION NO. 96-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE
EFFORTS OF THE METROPORT CITIES PARTNERSHIP
WITH REGARD TO THE PROMOTION OF THE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO AND EXPANSION OF
STATE HIGHWAY 114; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE
OF $7,500.00 OF THE TOWN'S CONTINGENCY FUNDS
FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PARTNERSHIP'S STATE
HIGHWAY 114 TASK FORCE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Metroport Cities Partnership is a coalition of public and private
organizations in and around northeast Tarrant County and southwest Denton County which
provides a forum for communication between its members and promotes the economic well being
of the region; and
WHEREAS, in 1988 the Town of Trophy Club, Texas adopted a resolution supporting
and joining the Partnership and is currently a member of the Partnership; and
WHEREAS, State Highway 114 is a roadway of regional significance that provides a
major travel corridor through the Metroport region and the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; and
WHEREAS, the Metroport region and the area in and around the Metroport has in recent
years experienced significant growth in development, including the development of the Texas
Motor Speedway at SH 114 and I11 -35W, which growth is anticipated to continue and to
contribute to the already existing high levels of traffic on State Highway 114; and
WHEREAS, in order to assist in addressing the significant problems with State Highway
114 which are facing the Metroport region, the Partnership is developing certain promotional
material (including video and written materials) regarding the current state of the Highway and
the possible solutions to the regional transportation problems and is encouraging a regional
response to the Board of Directors of the Texas Department of Transportation ("TexDOT") at
its June 27, 1996 meeting in Austin, Texas; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Partnership, the Town desires to participate in the cost
of developing the promotional materials and in encouraging citizens of the Town and of the
Metroport region to attend the TexDOT Board meeting, and the Town Council does hereby find
that the financial support of those efforts accomplishes a public purpose.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1. The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas supports the
efforts of the Metroport Cities Partnership in responding to the Texas Department of
Transportation relative to the construction of improvements to State Highway 114 to alleviate
traffic congestion through the Metroport region. Toward that end, the Town Council does
hereby direct that the Town pay to the Partnership the sum of $7,500.00 from its contingency
fund for the development of promotional materials regarding Highway 114 to be presented to
TexDOT and other entities, as appropriate, and to encourage the attendance by citizens of the
Town and of the Metroport area to attend the June 27, 1996 meeting of the TexDOT Board of
Directors to address issues concerning State Highway 114.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its date of adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas
this the_ 71 h_ day of Ma � Gar,
ATTEST:
Town Secretary,
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
[SEAL]
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
wn torney,
Town o Trophy Club, Texas
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