HomeMy WebLinkAbout140-03 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 140-03
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT FULL FEDERAL FUNDING OF
THE CONGRESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS
PROGRAM TO BUILD COMMUNITY TRAILS, BIKEWAYS AND
ROAD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS IN FAYETTEVILLE AND
THROUGHOUT AMERICA
WHEREAS, Congress established Transportation Enhancements in 1991 as a
guarantee to America's communities that a small percentage of gas tax dollars would be
targeted to small-scale, locally -initiated transportation projects, as part of an effort to
create balanced, intermodal transportation networks which address community concerns;
and
WHEREAS, Transportation Enhancement is the largest source of federal funding
for pedestrian, bicycle and trail facilities, and also beautifies our roadways with
landscaping, and protects our scenic and historic resources; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Enhancement program has supported more than
16,000 local transportation prQlects in almost every county and Congressional District in
the country, making Fayetteville and American communities better places to live by
inspiring community revitalization, creating safe places to walk and bicycle, restoring
historic transportation infrastructure, and sparking hometown pride; and
WIIEREAS, Transportation Enhancement accounts for approximately one -and -a -
half cents per federal surface transportation dollar, but produces an exceptionally popular
program which promotes health, safety, economic development and community pride;
and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2003, the United States House of Representatives
properly voted to continue full funding for Transportation Enhancements in Section 114
of the Transportation Appropriations bill; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas and
other communities throughout America that the final Transportation Appropriations bill
to be signed into law include full funding of community trails, bikeways and road
beautification projects known as Transportation Enhancements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS•
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
expresses its unequivocal support of Transportation Enhancements and asks the United
States House of Representatives and United States Senate to pass the Transportation Bill
with full funding of Transportation Enhancements and requests President Bush to sign
such needed Legislation into law.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 16th day of September, 2003.
APPROVED:
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By:
SORA SMITH, City Clerk
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FAYETTEVtLLE
1141 CITY OF FAYFRFVItLl. ARKANSAS
KIT WILLIAMS, CITY ATTORNEY
DAVID WIHITAKER, ASST CITY ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Dan Coody, Mayor
City Council
FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney( -)1
DATE. September 10, 2003
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
RE: Transportation Enhancements Legislation Resolution
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Attached please find the revised Resolution supporting overall
passage of the Transportation Appropriation Bill including the normal
small percentage for trails and road beautification projects
(Transportation Enhancements). Fayetteville has taken advantage of
this federal legislation to construct trails and enhancement projects to
benefit our citizens.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT FULL FEDERAL FUNDING OF
THE CONGRESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS
PROGRAM TO BUILD COMMUNITY TRAILS, BIKEWAYS AND
ROAD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS IN FAYETTEVILLE AND
THROUGHOUT AMERICA
WHEREAS, Congress established Transportation Enhancements in 1991 as a
guarantee to America's communities that a small percentage of gas tax dollars would be
targeted to small-scale, locally -initiated transportation projects, as part of an effort to
create balanced, intermodal transportation networks which address community concerns;
and
WHEREAS, Transportation Enhancement is the largest source of federal funding
for pedestrian, bicycle and trail facilities, and also beautifies our roadways with
landscaping, and protects our scenic and historic resources; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Enhancement program has supported more than
16,000 local transportation projects in almost every county and Congressional District in
the country, making Fayetteville and American communities better places to live by
inspiring community revitalization, creating safe places to walk and bicycle, restoring
historic transportation infrastructure, and sparking hometown pride; and
WHEREAS, Transportation Enhancement accounts for approximately one -and -a -
half cents per federal surface transportation dollar, but produces an exceptionally popular
program which promotes health, safety, economic development and community pride;
and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2003, the United States House of Representatives
properly voted to continue full funding for Transportation Enhancements in Section 114
of the Transportation Appropriations bill; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of Fayetteville, Arkansas and
other communities throughout America that the final Transportation Appropriations bill
to be signed into law include full funding of community trails, bikeways and road
beautification projects known as Transportation Enhancements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
expresses its unequivocal support of Transportation Enhancements and asks the United
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States House of Representatives and United States Senate to pass the Transportation Bill
with full funding of Transportation Enhancements and requests President Bush to sign
such needed Legislation into law.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 16th day of September, 2003.
ATTEST:
By:
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
APPROVED:
By:
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DAN�ODY, Mayor
NAME OF FILE:
CROSS REFERENCE:
Item #
Date
Resolution No. 140-03
Document
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08/28/03
Alderman Agenda Request Form
draft resolution
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09/19/03
memo to Brenda Thiel
NOTES:
ALDERMAN AGENDA REQUESTM
FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
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FROM:
BRENDA THIEL, ALDERMAN
KYLE COOK, ALDERMAN
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
A Resolution To Restore Full Federal Funding Of The Congressional
Transportation Enhancements Program To Continue Federal Funding Of
Community Trails Bikeways And Road Beautification Projects In
Fayetteville And Throughout America
APPR• VED FOR AGENDA:
Alderman
Alderman
Date
Date
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO RESTORE FULL FEDERAL FUNDING OF
THE CONGRESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS
PROGRAM TO CONTINUE FEDERAL FUNDING OF COMMUNITY
TRAILS, BIKEWAYS AND ROAD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS IN
FAYETTEVILLE AND THROUGHOUT AMERICA
WHEREAS, Congress established Transportation Enhancements in 1991 as a
guarantee to America's communities that a small percentage of gas tax dollars would be
targeted to small-scale, locally -initiated transportation projects, as part of an effort to
create balanced, intermodal transportation networks which address community concerns;
and
WHEREAS, Transportation Enhancement is the largest source of federal funding
for pedestrian, bicycle and trail facilities, and also beautifies our roadways with
landscaping, and protects our sccnic and historic resources; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Enhancement program has supported more than
16,000 local transportation projects in almost every county and Congressional District in
the country, making Fayetteville and American communities better places to live by
inspiring community revitalization, creating safe places to walk and bicycle, restoring
historic transportation infrastructure, and sparking hometown pride; and
WHEREAS, Transportation Enhancement accounts for approximately one -and -a -
half cents per federal surface transportation dollar, but produces an exceptionally popular
program which promotes health, safety, economic development and community pride;
and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2003, the United States House Appropriations
Committee voted to eliminate funding for Transportation Enhancements in Section 114
of the transportation appropriations bill, even as the bill increased highway spending by
$4.5 billion more than the President's request; and
WHEREAS, the transportation appropriations bill, now known as H.R. 2989, will
be voted on by the full House of Representatives in early September, at which time an
amendment will be offered to reverse the committee action and restore the funding set-
aside for TE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
expresses its unequivocal support of Transportation Enhancements, and asks the United
States House of Representatives to restore full, guaranteed funding for Transportation
Enhancements by striking Section 114 from H.R. 2989 and opposing any other
amendments that might be offered that undercut the Transportation Enhancements
program.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 16th day of September, 2003.
APPROVED:
By:
DAN
ATTEST:
By:
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
FAYETTEVILE
TME CITY OF EAYETIEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
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To: Brenda Thiel, Alderman
From: Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman Ai
City Clerk Division
Date: September 19, 2003
Re: Res. 140-03
Attached please find an executed copy of the above referenced resolution passed by City
Council, September 16, 2003 in support of full federal funding of the Congressional
Transportation Enhancements Program. The original resolution will be recorded in the city clerk's
office and microfilmed.
If anything else is needed please let the city clerk's office know.
/cbp
cc. Nancy Smith, Internal Auditor