1600 RES ECONOMY OF ST OF TX FLOWS OVERRESOLUTION NO. 1600
WHEREAS, the economy of the State of Texas flows over
its system of highways, freeways, urban arterial streets and rural
roads, with many of its counties, cities and towns served solely
by vehicular transportation; and,
WHEREAS, this vital transportation resource, developed
cooperatively by Texans at all levels of government, is essential
to the State's business, industry and emergency requirements and
to the mobility, welfare and recreational needs of its citizens and
visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the State's road system serves both rural and
urban citizens in the distribution and marketing of food, supplies
and services; and,
WHEREAS, the construction, maintenance, operation and
improvement of Texas highways and roads are vital to the safety
of its over seven million licensed drivers and the additional
millions of visiting vehicle operators; and,
WHEREAS, the excellence and adequacy of this system
must be maintained; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Texas possesses one of the finest
highway and road systems in the world, directly attributable to the
choice of its citizens, expressed at the polls, for funds dedicated
to this purpose; and,
WHEREAS, these funds, dedicated in the Constitution from
highway user revenues, promote and enhance the State's educational
and law enforcement systems, as well; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Constitutional Revision Commission,
after exhaustive study and deliberation, recommended retention of
this constitutionally-dedicated fund; and,
WHEREAS, the provision will continue to furnish funds to
local government with the remainder divided on the basis of three-
fourths to highway and road purposes, including law enforcement
on this transportation system, and one-fourth to the Available
School Fund of the State of Texas; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PA.RIS, That i t recommend to the Texas Constitutional
Convention that it retain the constitutional provision dedicating
highway user revenues as approved by a substantial majority of
Texas voters and reaffirmed by the Texas Constitutional Revision
Commission and that future consideration of any substantive change
in the amount of user rate be accompanied by an increase in the
formula for Texas Highway Department participation in the cost of
right of way acquisition and utility relocation cost presently borne
by local government; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this
Resolution be furnished to delegates to the Texas Constitutional
Convention.
Passed and adopted this 14th day of January, 1974.
F D. Mallory, I, Mayor
ATTEST:
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H. C. Gre ne, City Clerk
APP OVED AS O FORM:
. .Haynes, ity Attorney