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RESOLUTION NO. 97-00
MICROFILMED
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND HIS
REPRESENTATIVE TO HELP CREATE AND PARTICIPATE IN A
STEERING COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A
PUBLICLY OWNED TRANSIT SYSTEM IN NORTHWEST
ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, Ozark Regional Transit is currently providing needed transportation services to the
citizens of Northwest Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, Ozark Regional Transit has made it known that it may not be able to continue
providing said services to the citizens of Northwest Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville recognizes the need for a public transit system in Northwest
Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville believes that it would be beneficial to create and participate
in a steering committee to investigate the feasibility of a publicly owned transit system in Northwest
Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville has received similar commitments from the City of Rogers,
the City of Bentonville, and the City of Springdale.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to assist in the creation of a steering committee,
along with the City of Rogers, the City of Bentonville and the City of Springdale, to study the feasibility of
a publicly owned transit system in Northwest Arkansas.
Section 2. The Mayor and one (1) representative of his choosing shall represent the City of
Fayetteville on the steering committee.
Section 3. This resolution shall represent a statement of interest of the City of Fayetteville to
explore the.possibility of a publicly owned transit system in Northwest Arkansas.
• P ISSED'AND APPROVED this 18'" day of July , 2000.
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
To: John Maguire, Administrative Services Director
From: Heather Woodruff, City Clerk
Date: July 19, 2000
Attached is a copy of the resolution regarding publicly owned transit system for your records
The original will be microfilmed and filed with the City Clerk.
cc: Steve Davis, Budget and Research
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RESOLUTION NO.97-00
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND HIS
REPRESENTATIVE TO HELP CREATE AND PARTICIPATE IN A
STEERING COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A
PUBLICLY OWNED TRANSIT SYSTEM IN NORTHWEST
ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, Ozark Regional Transit is currently providing needed transportation services to the
citizens of Northwest Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, Ozark Regional Transit has made it known that it may not be able to continue
providing said services to the citizens of Northwest Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville recognizes the need for a public transit system in Northwest
Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville believes that it would be beneficial to create and participate
in a steering committee to investigate the feasibility of a publicly owned transit system in Northwest
Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville has received similar commitments from the City of Rogers,
the City of Bentonville, and the City of Springdale.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to assist in the creation ofa steering committee,
along with the City of Rogers, the City of Bentonville and the City of Springdale, to study the feasibility of
a publicly owned transit system in Northwest Arkansas.
Section 2. The Mayor and one (1) representative of his choosing shall represent the City of
Fayetteville on the steering committee.
section 3. This resolution shall represent a statement of interest of the City of Fayetteville to
explore the possibility ofa publicly owned transit system in Northwest Arkansas.
• l 1SSEh AND APPROVED this 18th day of. July , 2000.
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� APPROVED.
By:
'4. <11/4 FHanna, Mayor
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ATTEST
By: iD
Heath�oodruff, City Clerl
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