HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2929A Resolution
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SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES OF SCENIC TEXAS TO PRESERVE AND
ENHANCE COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND VIEWS FROM THE ROADWAY
WHEREAS, the roadways within the City are a public investment and heavily traveled by
tourists and residents and the region's roadways and their scenery are directly related to the
economy of the City and the rest of the State and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to protect and provide for the general welfare of the traveling public
as well as encourage economic development through tourism and
WHEREAS, landscaping enhances the aesthetics of public roadways,. and
WHEREAS, the City and the State economy is dependent on the preservation of the State's
natural beauty and is desirable to preserve and promote the natural beauty of the region
surrounding the City as well as all. other State roadways and
WHEREAS the presence of billboards can transform a scenic view and scenic roadway into a
crowded and littered view and make the roadway less desirable to travel; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth recently prohibited new billboard construction within the City
but does not retain the authority to prohibit billboards on the thoroughfares outside city limits that
lead into the City
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH
That the City Council supports legislation that prohibits the construction of new billboards
statewide and
That the City Council respectfully asks the members of the Legislature the Governor and the
Lieutenant Governor to give full consideration to this type of legislation
Adopted this /gam day of March 2003
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By.
Gloria P r on
City Sec tary