CM-11-03-055ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY.
Item Caption:
City Manager Approval Summary Sheet
Consider executing Letter regarding Lone Star Rail District Membership.
Approval Date: March 4, 2011
Department: Public Works Administration and Special Programs
Project Manager: David Bartels
Item Summary:
The Lone Star Rail District has requested the City to become a member. At this time the City is declining
membership as requested by City Council.
Strategic Plan Relevance: Mobility and Connectivity Strategic Initiative 2060 Vision
Residents and visitors will have alternative choices for transportation including public transportation options,
pedestrian/biking options and personal vehicle.
Cost:
Source of Funds:
N/A
N/A
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY.
Mayor
Alan McGraw
Mayor Pro -Tem
Carlos T. Salinas
Councilmembers
Rufus Honeycutt
George White
Joe Clifford
John Moman
Kris Whitfield
City Manager
Steve Norwood
City Attorney
Stephan L. Sheets
March 4, 2011
Sid Covington
Chairman, Board of Directors
Lone Star Rail District
P.O. Box 1618
San Marcos, TX 78667
Re: Lone Star Rail District Membership
Dear Chairman Covington:
Thank you for asking the City of Round Rock to become a member
Star Rail District. The City Council discussed the rail project and
membership at their Council retreat on February 16, 2011.
It is the consensus of the City Council that it is not in Round Rock's
to join the Lone Star Rail District at this time.
Sincerely,
Steve Norwood
City Manager
cc: Alan McGraw, Mayor
Cindy Demers, Assistant City Manager
Tom Word, Chief of Public Works Operations
David Bartels, Public Works Administrator
Ross Milloy, Lone Star Rail Interim Executive Director
of the Lone
the issue of
best interest
CITY OF ROUND ROCK PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS, 2008 Enterprise Dr. • Round Rock, Texas 78664
Phone 512.218.5555 • Fax 512.218.5563 • www.roundrocktexas.gov
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