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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5592-08-2022 A Resolution NO. 5592-08-2022 APPOINTING LEONARD FIRESTONE AND ALAN BLAYLOCK AS ALTERNATE MEMBERS AND AS OFFICIAL VOTING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL (RTC) OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) is the independent transportation policy body of the Metropolitan Planning Organization and is comprised of 43 members; 36 local elected or appointed officials representing cities and counties, and representatives from each of the area's transportation providers; and WHEREAS, the RTC is responsible for overseeing the metropolitan planning process including primary activities such as providing guidance regarding the development of multimodal transportation plans and programs, programming federal and State funds for the implementation of transportation improvements, selecting specific federally funded projects and programs, assuring the coordination of services among transportation providers, and ensuring compliance with federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to metropolitan transportation and air quality planning; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Bylaws of the RTC, the City of Fort Worth possesses the authority to appoint three primary representatives, which roles are currently filled by Mayor Pro Tem Gyna Bivens and Councilmembers Elizabeth M. Beck and Michael D. Crain; and WHEREAS, the Bylaws also allow appointment of an alternate for each primary member, with an alternate able to attend and vote in the primary member's absence; and WHEREAS, Councilmember Carlos Flores is currently the only alternate; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the public interest to appoint Councilmembers Leonard Firestone and Alan Blaylock as alternate members to the RTC to allow full City representation in the event multiple primary members will be absent. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT: Councilmembers Leonard Firestone and Alan Blaylock are hereby appointed as alternate members of the Regional Transportation Council to serve in the event the City's primary members will be absent. Adopted this 9th day of August, 2022. ®� FC7/�� ATTEST: B y: Jannette S.Goodall(Aug 10,2022 14:57 CDT) • .. •• v Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary AS