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A Resolut°on
1~£SOLUTIQi~I NO. ~~
SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUTER RAIL
SERVICE ON THE D/FW RAILTRAN SYSTEM CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas (collectively
the "Cities"~, acquired certain railroad right-of-way
connecting the Cities pursuant to the D/FW RAILTRAN
Contract dated January 18, 1984; and
WHEREAS, the original concept for the purchase was the
preservation of this vital link between the two Cities
for mass transportation, local freight service, and job
creation and retention; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) and
. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (collectively the "Transit
`..- Authorities"j have expressed a desire and have started
planning efforts to use this corridor for commuter rail
' service between the. two Cities with a link to D/FW
International Airport; and
WHEREAS, it would be mutually beneficial to the citizens of the
Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas to have commuter railroad
service operating on the RAILTRAN right-of-way between
the Cities and linking D/FW International Airport to
relieve traffic congestion and aid in attaining federal
air quality standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the Council supports the planning and implementation of
commuter rail service on the RAILTRAN Corridor between Fort Worth
and Dallas and to D1FW International Airport; and
SECTION 2.
That ,tYie~'•Gduncil supports the negotiation of appropriate
agreements`~witli the freight railroads utilizing the Corridor so as
to' provcle~}for the acquisition of operating and dispatching rights
necessary ,to ,the efficient functioning of commuter rail service
while accommodating the needs of freight railroads and their
customers on the Corridor; and
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
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SECTION 3.
That the Council supports The T's 1994-1998 Service Plan which
limits contributions for street maintenance to a maximum of 15~ of
sales tax revenue collected in Fort Worth; and
SECTION 4.
That the Council supports an Interlocal Agreement between the
Cities and the Transit Authorities which would establish the
conditions under which commuter rail service is provided on the
D/FW RAILTRAN System Corridor.
ADOPTED this~day of , 1
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APPROVED '
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