RES 1996-18TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 9 6 -18
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ENDORSING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY
AUTHORITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) and the Texas Turnpike Authority (TTA) and there is a legislative
desire 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 TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1. 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. The Sunset Advisory Commission, TxDOT, TTA and the Texas Legislature
are hereby urged to support the establishment of a North Texas Tollway Authority which
incorporates the assets, liabilities and operations of the existing TTA.
Section 3. The Town Manager is directed to provide copies of this Resolution 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 Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas
this the 20th day of August _ 1996.
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ATTEST:
Town Secretary,
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
[SEAL]
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Attorney,
Town f Trophy Club, Texas
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