HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 940726-Z - Support IH-35 CoalitionIKESOLUTION NO. ?410794'.Z
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WHEREAS, Interstate Highway 35 (1-35) represents the central land artery from Canada
through the United States to Mexico, as well as accessing all major interstate routes running east
to west across the nation; and
WHEREAS, with the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreemen)
(NAFTA), the importance of 1-35 and the demands placed upon it will increase dramatically; an4l
WHEREAS,, the Williamson County Commissioners Court joins other counties along the
1-35 corridor route to support the forming of a coalition to ensure that 1-35 remains the primary
[iorth/south transportation axis in Texas by securing and maintaining maximum state and federal
funding for projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown wishes to support the efforts of the Williamson
County Commissioners Court in this en•eavor,-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution all
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein an7
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that t
resolution implements Transportation Policy 1 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, whilel
states: "The City will encourage a transportation system that provides for the safe and efficie
movement of traffic, promotes the economic interests of the community, and adequately sery
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the personal needs of •i ividuals"- and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is n
inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03
the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
1-35 Corridor Coalition
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SECTION 2. The City of Georgetown pledges its support to the Williamson County
Commissioners Court as they support and seek to be included as a member in the 1-35 Corridor
Coalition.
RESOLVED this 26th day of July, 19911
ATTEST:
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
1-35 Corridor C I't'
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THE CITY OF GIEORGZET WN:
Leo Wood
Mayor