RES 1208 10/23/2001 RESOLUTION j�
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
PROPOSITION 15
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has one of the fastest growth rates of any state in the country,
is now the second most populous State and is growing at twice the national
average; and
WHEREAS, Texas' population has doubled since 1960 and its growth rate will likely result in
30-33 million people claiming Texas as their home by 2025; and
WHEREAS, 70%of all NAFTA trade traffic travels through Texas, and this trade is conveyed
by many modes including roadway, rail, maritime and aviation, all of which
require adequate and appropriate surface transportation infrastructure to ensure
the safe and efficient movement of people and goods; and
WHEREAS, since implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA),
the State of Texas has experienced a significant increase in international trade
that has diversified the economy and lowered susceptibility to domestic
economic downturns; and
WHEREAS, Texas' massive population growth and dramatic increase in international trade
has significantly increased congestion levels and travel times on Texas'
international trade corridors and throughout Texas, creating dangerously
overcrowded conditions while placing significantly increasing demands on the
resources used to build and maintain highways throughout the state, and
WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor have seized the moment and have furthered our
war on congestion by creating necessary and appropriate funding methods to
make much needed resources available to mitigate congestion and enhance
mobility; and
WHEREAS, the voters of Texas will have the opportunity to create the Texas Mobility Fund
at the general election on November 6ffi by voting in favor of Proposition 15; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for all Texas Cities and counties and indeed all regions of Texas to
strongly support the governor and the Legislature in the historic passage of
Proposition 15.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT REOLVED:
THAT City of Cibolo hereby endorses, supports and encourages the passage by the voters of
Texas of Proposition 15 "The Texas Mobility Fund"on the November 6`}'General Election
Ballot.
THAT City of Cibolo recognizing that Proposition 15 is good for All Texans hereby commits to
assist the Governor, Legislature, TXDOT and all others organized throughout Texas to turn out a
record positive vote to fund our Texas highways without raising taxes.
THAT, City of Cibolo, recognizing that the next step after enactment by the people of the great
state of Texas of Proposition 15 is the proper funding of the Texas Mobility Fund by the 78"'
Regular Session of the Texas Legislature convening in January 2003,hereby urges the
Legislature to provide that funding.
THAT this resolution shall be circulated to interested parties including Members of the Texas
Legislature, Sate Legislative Interim Committees including the House Transportation Committee
and Senate State Affairs Committee, TTC ,TxDOT, other Cities and Counties, Chambers of
Commerce,the media and others, and is so accordingly ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY, CITY OF CIBOLO, THIS 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D.,
2001.
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Charles Ruppert
Mayor
ATTEST:
V)Ikjw'konneC�R)-. Griffin
Setary