R-1419-4-96RESOLUTION NO.
1419-4-96(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF AN AREA OR MULTI -
COUNTY TOLLWAY AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE THE DEVELOPMENT,
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF TOLLWAYS IN THE DALLAS -FT.
WORTH REGION AND ASSUME EXISTING ASSETS AND OPERATIONS OF
THE TEXAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY (TTA) IN THE DALLAS -FT. WORTH
AREA.
WHEREAS, the mobility needs for the Dallas -Ft. Worth area far exceed local, state and federal funding
potential over the next two decades; and,
WHEREAS, efforts to maintain the economic growth and vitality of the City of Allen and the entire region
depend in part on.the ability of citizens to move into and through all the region in an efficient and timely
manner, considering surrounding issues of air quality and cost effectiveness; and,
WHEREAS, discussions indicate the existing structure of the Texas Turnpike Authority (TTA) may be subject
to change during the next legislative session through the Sunset process for the Texas Department of
Transportation and the TTA, thus potentially negatively impacting the region's ability to move forward with
additional mobility projects involving full or partial toll options; and,
WHEREAS, the Allen City Council has determined it would be in the best interest of mobility needs to support
the development of a tollway authority comprised of several counties in this region;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council acknowledges the benefit of a locally controlled tollway authority to support
continued efforts to solve mobility problems within the Dallas -Ft. Worth area.
SECTION 2: Copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition, the Regional
Transportation Council, the Collin Commissioners Court, and other appropriate local and state government
officials having input into the Texas Sunset Process and subsequent legislation directed at the creation and
operation of such a local authority.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL , 1996
APPROVED:
7-7
foe Farmer, MAYOR
ATTEST:
J Mor on, CMC, CITY SECRETARY