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Item No. 10 <br />TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & City Council <br />FROM: Janice Ellis, City Clerk <br />SUBJECT: Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority "SuRRMA" Presentation <br />DATE: June 10, 2024 <br />BACKGROUND: In 2012, the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority "SuRRMA" was <br />formed and included the counties of Delta, Hunt and Lamar. Since that time, Fannin County has <br />been included in the SuRRMA. <br />A Regional Mobility Authority is a political subdivision formed by one or more counties or cities <br />to finance, acquire, design, construct, operate, maintain, expand or extend transportation projects. <br />Regional Mobility Authorities create partnerships between the State and local entities to meet the <br />transportation needs of tomorrow's Texans. <br />STATUS OF ISSUE: SuRRMA is comprised of a representative from each entity. Since January <br />9, 2023, Chris Donnan has served as the City's representative. Mr. Donnan has requested to step <br />down from the board. <br />Throughout the history of SuRRMA, the SuRRMA presiding officer has made recommendations <br />as to the appointees, and it has been the practice of the City to accept the recommendation(s). <br />BUDGET: N/A <br />RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to City Staff to bring back a Resolution appointing Jay <br />Hodge's recommendation to serve on SuRRMA, or direct Staff to advertise, accept applications <br />and bring them forward to the City Council for consideration. <br />