R-02-10-10-13B1 - 10/10/2002RESOLUTION NO. R- 02- 10- 10 -13B1
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock (City) finds that enhanced
mobility within the vicinity of the City, its Extra - Territorial
Jurisdiction, and its environs is necessary for sustained economic
growth and development, and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the Texas Department of
Transportation has adopted a new Chapter 26, Regional Mobility
Authority, in compliance with Senate Bill 342, 77th Legislature, 2001,
which added section 361.003 to the Transportation Code, authorizing the
creation of regional mobility authorities (RMA) for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining, and operating a turnpike project in a region
of a state, and
WHEREAS, the City finds that although any turnpike project
completed by an RMA will become a part of the state highway system, the
RMA maximizes local control in the development and operation of
transportation facilities within the region, and
WHEREAS, the City finds that creation of a Central Texas RMA will
directly benefit the City; other local governments; the state,
particularly the entire Central Texas region; and the traveling public;
and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the support of the Capitol Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is essential to the success
of a Central Texas RMA, and
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WHEREAS, the City finds that a Central Texas RMA will use excess
toll revenue to reduce tolls, or to construct other mobility projects
within the area of the RMA, and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the RMA will be comprehensive in the
range of strategic mobility solutions it is authorized to investigate
and employ within its jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, the City finds that Senate Bill 342, 77t Legislature,
2001, which added section 361.003 to the Transportation Code, requires
certain enhancements, to include the ability of an RMA to condemn
property, issue debt, and enter into exclusive development agreements,
and
WHEREAS, the City finds that an RMA will only issue revenue bonds
that will not have any direct effect on tax - supported debt issued by
the City, and other local governments, and
WHEREAS, the City finds that no debt issued by the RMA will be
overlapping debt with any constituent government, and that the RMA will
not have ad- valorem taxing authority, and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the Governor of the State of Texas
has announced that the state will be supporting the start -up of RMA's
with a fund of $10 million, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
Section 1. That the City adopts the foregoing findings as findings
of fact.
Section 2. That the City strongly supports the formation of a
Central Texas RMA.
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Section 3. That the City urges CAMPO to enter a resolution of
support for the Central Texas RMA into the public record.
Section 4. That the City urges the legislature to enhance existing
legislation to include the ability of an RMA to condemn property, issue
debt, and enter into exclusive development agreements.
Section 5. That the City views all these items as essential to the
continued economic success, evidenced by strong growth and development,
in the City and the entire Central Texas region.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
ATTEST:
RESOLVED this 10th day of October, 2002.
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City SecretKy
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City of Round Rock, Texas
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September 17, 2002
Hon. Nyle Maxwell
City of Round Rock
221 E. Main St.
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Re: Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Mayor Maxwell:
The Williamson County Commissioners Court, in cooperation with Travis County, has
submitted a petition to TxDOT for the formation of the Central Texas Regional Mobility
Authority (RMA). Our regional cooperation pursuing the formation of an RMA further
reinforces the Commissioners Court's commitment to providing a safe and efficient
transportation system for all of our citizens.
Our petition was submitted on August 27 and is currently being processed by TxDOT.
On of the steps in approving the petition is a Public Hearing, conducted by TxDOT, to
solicit input from local jurisdictions, other interested parties, and the citizens within the
proposed boundaries of the RMA. The Williamson County Public Hearing will be on
Wednesday, October 9' at 6:00 p.m. The Hearing will be held at the Williamson County
Cedar Park Annex (Community Meeting Room), 350 Discovery Blvd. in Cedar Park.
I know that several of our communities have already passed resolutions supporting the
formation of the RMA I have enclosed a copy of the City of Leander's resolution for
your review.
On behalf of the Commissioners Court, I want to encourage you to attend the Public
Hearing and express your thoughts about the proposed RMA. If you are unable to attend,
I would hope that you would consider providing a resolution or letter of support to my
office to include in the public record.
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If you have any questions about the proposed RMA or would like a copy of the petition,
please contact either my office or your County Commissioner. We are all available to
answer your questions and provide any information you require.
Sincerely,
Judge John Doerfler
Williamson County
Cc: Commissioner Mike Heiligenstein, Precinct 1
Commissioner Greg Boatright, Precinct 2
Commissioner David Hays, Precinct 3
Commissioner Frankie I,immer, Precinct 4
Judge Sam Biscoe, Travis County
Michael Weaver, Prime Strategies, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. 02-025-00
Resolution of the City of Leander, Texas,
Declaring Support for a
Central TenAS Regional Mobility Authority,
Requesting Support from the Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning nation,
and in Support of Certain Changes In the Underlying Legislation
by the Texas Legislature.
Whereas, the City of Leander (city) finds that enhanced mobility within the vicinity
of the City of Leander, its E dia- Territorial Jurisdiction, and its environs is
necessary for sustained economic growth and development, and
Whereas, the city finds that foremost among mobility needs is a grade - separated
highway through the region, commonly referred -to as US Hwy 183A (183A), and
Whereas, the city finds that all other reasonable means of constructing 183A have been
exhausted without success, and
Whereas, the city finds that the Texas Department of Transportation (department)
has adopted a new Chapter 26, Regional Mobility Authority, in compliance with
Senate Bill 342, 77 Legislature, 2001, which added section 361.003 to the
Transportation Code, authorizing the creation of regional mobility authorities
(RMA) for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating a turnpike
project in a region of a state, and
Whereas, the city finds that although any tumpite project completed by an RMA
will become a part of the stale highway system, the RMA maximizes local control
in the development and operation of transportation facilities within the region, and
Whereas, the city finds that the timely construction of 183A should be the first
priority of any Central Texas RMA, and
Whereas, the city finds that creation of a Central Texas RMA will directly benefit
the city; other local governments; the state, particularly the entire Central lexas
region; and the traveling pudic; and
Whereas, the city finds that the support of the Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (CAMPO) is essential to the success of a Central Texas RMA, and
Whereas, the city finds that a Central Texas RMA will use excess toll revenue to
reduce tolls, or to construct other mobility projects within the area of the RMA.
and
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Whereas, the city finds that the RMA shall be comprehensive in the range of
strategic mobility solutions it is authorized to investigate and employ within its
jurisdiction, and
Whereas, the city finds that Senate Bill 342, 77 Legistattre, 2001, which added
section 361.003 to the Transportation Code, requires certain enhancements, to
include the ability of an RMA to condemn property, issue debt, and enter into
exclusive development agreements, and
whereas, the city finds that an RMA will only issue revenue bands that local
have any direct effect on tax -supported debt issued by the city, y
government, and
Whereas, the city finds that no debt issued by the RMA will be overlapping debt
with any constituent government, and that the RMA shall not have ad- valonlm
taxing authority, and
Whereas, the city finds that the Governor of the RAM's of has r o nude n.
that the state will be supporting the -up
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by time City of Leander, Texas:
Section 1. That the city adopts the foregoing findings as findings of fact, and
Section 2. That the city strongly supports the formation of a Central Texas RMA,
and
Section 3. That the city urges CAMPO to enter a resolution of strong supper for
the Central Texas RMA into the public record, and
Section 4. That the city urges the legislature to, at the earliest possible moment,
enhance existing legislation to include the ability of an RMA to condemn
property, issue debt. and enter into exclusive development agreements. and
Section 5. That the city views all these items as essential to the continued
economic success, evidenced by strong growth and development.. in the city and
the e = Central Texas region.
Larry
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DATE: October 4, 2002
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — October 10, 2002
ITEM: 13.B.1. Consider a resolution declaring support for a Central Texas
Regional Mobility Authority.
Resource Person: Bob Bennett, City Manager
History: The Williamson County Commissioners Court, in cooperation with Travis
County, submitted a petition to TxDOT for the formation of the Central Texas
Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). The regional cooperation to pursue the
formation of an RMA further reinforces the Commissioners Court's commitment
to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for all the citizens. This
resolution supports the formation of the RMA.
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Benefit: N/A
Public Comment: N/A
Sponsor: N/A
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TRANSMITTAL
To: Bob Bennett
Fax: 218 -7097
From: Yvette Flores for Mike Weaver
Date: September 27, 2002
Subject: RMA letter and Resolution
Project No.: WC-01B7
Pages: 5, including cover sheet
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Council Members
Alan McGraw
Carrie Pitt
Scot Knight
Isabel Gallahan
Gary Coe
City Manager
Robert L. Bennett, Jr.
City Attorney
Stephan L. Sheets
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY.
October 21, 2002
Mr. Judge John Doerfler
Williamson County
710 Main Street, Suite 201
Georgetown, TX 78626
Dear Mr. Doerfler:
The Round Rock City Council approved Resolution No. R- 02- 10 -10-
13B1 at their regularly scheduled meeting on October 10, 2002. This
resolution declares Round Rock's support for a Central Texas
Regional Mobility Authority.
Enclosed is a copy of the resolution for your files. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Bob Bennett at 218-
5401.
Si cerely,
Mayor
Nyle Maxwell
Christine R. Martinez
Mayor Pro -tem City Secretary
Tom Nielson
Enclosure
CITY OF ROUND ROCK 221 East Main Street • Round Rock, Texas 78664
Phone: 512 218.5400 • Fax: 512 218.7097 • www.ci.round- rock.tx,us