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A .Resolution
{ldopted Resolution No, y~
CONCERNING CONSOLIDATION OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS
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WHEREAS, the Texas State Legislature is considering the
consolidation of the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation Districts to save money; and
WHEREAS, the consolidation of District 2 in Fort Worth with
District 18 in Dallas may have an adverse effect on the City of Fort
Worth; and
WHEREAS, District 2 headquarters is currently located on McCart
Street in south Fort Worth and District 18 headquarters is located at
the intersection of I.H. 20 and I.H. 30 east of East Loop 12 in Dallas;
and
WHEREAS, the allocation of scarce state highway dollars is of great
concern to the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, the state has allocated funds to the various districts in
a generally fair manner; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has had significant input into how
District 2 funds are spent; and
WHEREAS, if Districts 2 and 18 are combined, our input will likely
be diminished; and.
WHEREAS, a disproportionate share of the funds could end up in
Dallas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WORTH:
That the City Council of the City of Fort Worth unequivocally
opposes the combination of the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation Districts 2 and 18 due to the potential adverse effects
on the City of Fort Worth relating to the City of Fort Worth's ability
to provide input concerning the way in which State bepartment.of
Highways and Public Transportation funds are allocated and spent; and
the potential adverse effect on the proportion of funds allocated to the
City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. APPROVED C~'(
~ Adopted this ~ day of , 1991. G1TY GOUi~GI~
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_ r'~ JUL ;gip 1991 I
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