HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5687-02-2023 A Resolution
NO. 5687-02-2023
APPOINTING ALAN BLAYLOCK AS A PRIMARY MEMBER AND OFFICIAL VOTING
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL(RTC) OF THE NORTH
CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND APPOINTING CHRIS NETTLES AND DR.
JARED WILLIAMS AS ALTERNATE MEMBERS AND AS OFFICIAL VOTING
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE RTC
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 four primary representatives, with three of such roles currently filled by
Mayor Pro Tern 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, Leonard Firestone, and Alan Blaylock are
currently appointed as alternate members to the RTC; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to appoint Alan Blaylock as the fourth primary
member and to appoint Chris Nettles and Dr. Jared Williams as the third and fourth alternate
members to allow 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:
Councilmember Alan Blaylock is hereby appointed as a primary member and official
voting representative and councilmembers Chris Nettles and Dr. Jared Williams are hereby
appointed as additional alternate members of the Regional Transportation Council to serve in
the event the City's primary members will be absent.
Adopted this 14th day of February, 2023.
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