2002-163-RES SUPPORT NORTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY COUNCIL (NETMOB) DEVELOPING STATE HIGHWAY 24
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF THE NORTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL
MOBILITY COUNCIL (NETMOB) DEVELOPING STATE IDGHW A Y 24
FROM A TWO LANE ROADWAY TO A FOUR LANE DIVIDED
IDGHWAY, THUS CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN PARIS AND
INTERSTATE 30 THROUGH DELTA COUNTY; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Northeast Texas Regional Mobility Council (NETMOB) was organized
to improve transportation systems and technology infrastructure through regional cooperation,
planning, and the investment of public and private funds; and,
WHEREAS, this purpose will facilitate better public safety, economic development, and
accessibility; and,
WHEREAS, State Highway 24 is four lane divided from Interstate 30 to Paris with the
exception of 18.6 miles in Delta County; and,
WHEREAS, State Highway 24 is a part of the Texas Trunk System and the National
Highway System providing a vital link for industry and commerce; and,
WHEREAS, this section of highway has received priority status through the commitment
of Federal funds; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Paris fully supports and endorses the
efforts of NETMOB to close this transportation gap on State Highway 24.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of October, 2002.
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: