19 - Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority - SuRRMA - PresentationItem No. 19
Memorandum
TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & City Council
FROM: Grayson Path, City Manager
SUBJECT: Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority "SuRRMA" Presentation
DATE: December 12, 2022
BACKGROUND: In 2012, the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority "SuRRMA" was
formed and included the counties of Delta, Hunt and Lamar. Since that time, Fannin County has
been included in Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority.
A Regional Mobility Authority is a political subdivision formed by one or more counties or cities
to finance, acquire, design, construct, operate, maintain, expand or extend transportation projects.
Regional Mobility Authorities are true partnerships between the State and its local partners to
meet the transportation needs of tomorrow's Texans.
STATUS OF ISSUE: SuRRMA is comprised of a representative from each entity. Since the
creation of SuRRMA, Curtis Fendley has served as the City's representative. During this time
period, Mr. Fendley has continued to serve each two-year term and his last two-year term has
expired. Mr. Fendley does not wish to serve again.
Throughout the history of SuRRMA, the SuRRMA presiding officer has made recommendations
as to the appointees and it has been the practice of the City to accept the recommendation(s).
BUDGET: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to City Staff to advertise, accept applications and
bring them forward to the City Council for consideration.