R-2111-11-02RESOLUTION NO. 2111-11-02(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COT IJT'
COUNTY, TEXAS, SUPPORTING SCENIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LEGISLATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen has no authority to stop billboards on the gateways that lead into its City; and,
WHEREAS, the roads within the state are a public investment; and,
WHEREAS, the roads are heavily traveled by tourists and residents who fund the construction, operation and
maintenance of the roads and who participate in the City and the state economy; and,
WHEREAS, the City and state economy is dependent on the preservation of the state's natural beauty; and,
WHEREAS, regional roadway scenes are directly related to the economy of the City and the state; and,
WHEREAS, it is desirable to protect the public investment in the state roadways; preserve and promote the
natural beauty of the state roadways; and encourage economic development through tourism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Allen supports a legislative proposal stopping the construction of new billboards
statewide.
SECTION 2: The City of Allen supports a legislative proposal allowing a National Scenic Byways Program
in Texas that will provide for additional federal funding for roads that are either aesthetically, culturally,
archeologically, historically, or recreationally significant.
SECTION 3: These proposed bills will promote the convenience and enjoyment of the traveling public; protect
the public investment in the state roadways; protect and encourage local and state economic development
though tourism; preserve and promote the natural beauty of the roadways; enhance local and state recreational
resources; and promote the natural beauty of the region.
SECTION 3: The City Secretary shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to Margaret Lloyd,
Executive Director, Scenic Texas, Inc., 3015 Richmond Avenue, Suite 220, Houston, TX 77098.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 12" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2002.
APPRO D:
Stephen teirrell, MAYOR
' ATTEST:
Ju* Mor ou, CMCMDMCA, CITY SECRETARY