08-054 - RRESOLUTION NO 08-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, SUPPORTING UTILIZATION OF THE
BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAIL LINE TO CONNECT THE CITIES OF
CARROLLTON, FARMERS BRANCH, FRISCO, IRVING, PLANO AND PROSPER TO THE
REGIONAL COMMUNTER RAIL NETWORK; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOLICITAION OF CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE A
BUSINESS PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Irving, Plano and Prosper
("Cities") have experienced significant economic and population growth, and that growth is
expected to continue and place significant strains on the region's transportation infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS, the Cities have worked closely with regional, state and federal transportation
partners to support innovative methods to improve the movement of people and goods through
their communities; and
WHEREAS, an existing freight rail line known as the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (`BNSF")
passes through the Cities, is connected to the existing regional commuter rail network and has
been included in regional transportation plans as a potential commuter rail alignment; and
WHEREAS, regional rail has received considerable recognition and support as a key component
to improving traffic congestion, air quality and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Irving, Plano and Prosper are
interested in jointly pursuing development of the BNSF line to connect their communities with
the regional commuter rail network.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS:
Section I.
1. That the Town Council hereby supports utilization of the BNSF rail line as a means of
providing regional rail transportation for North Texas residents in an effort to reduce
traffic congestion, and improve air quality and economic development.
2. That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager or his designee to
participate with the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Irving and Plano in
preparing and issuing a Request for Qualifications to seek, evaluate and select consultants
to prepare a business plan to construct and operate regional light rail service, along the
BNSF line, between Prosper and Irving, with stops in Frisco, Carrollton and Farmers
Branch.
Section H.
That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after the date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS; THIS 241h DAY OF June, 2008.
A'
Yatthew D. Denton, TRMC
own Secretary
RESOLUTION NO 08-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, SUPPORTING UTILIZATION OF THE
BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAIL LINE TO CONNECT THE CITIES OF
CARROLLTON, FARMERS BRANCH, FRISCO, IRVING, PLANO AND PROSPER TO THE
REGIONAL COMMUNTER RAIL NETWORK; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOLICITAION OF CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE A
BUSINESS PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Irving, Plano and Prosper
("Cities") have experienced significant economic and population growth, and that growth is
expected to continue and place significant strains on the region's transportation infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS, the Cities have worked closely with regional, state and federal transportation
partners to support innovative methods to improve the movement of people and goods through
their communities; and
WHEREAS, an existing freight rail line known as the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (`BNSF")
passes through the Cities, is connected to the existing regional commuter rail network and has
been included in regional transportation plans as a potential commuter rail alignment; and
WHEREAS, regional rail has received considerable recognition and support as a key component
to improving traffic congestion, air quality and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Irving, Plano and Prosper are
interested in jointly pursuing development of the BNSF line to connect their communities with
the regional commuter rail network.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS:
Section I.
That the Town Council hereby supports utilization of the BNSF rail line as a means of
providing regional rail transportation for North Texas residents in an effort to reduce
traffic congestion, and improve air quality and economic development.
2. That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager or his designee to
participate with the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Irving and Plano in
preparing and issuing a Request for Qualifications to seek, evaluate and select consultants
to prepare a business plan to construct and operate regional light rail service, along the
BNSF line, between Prosper and Irving, with stops in Frisco, Carrollton and Farmers
Branch.
Section II.
That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after the date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS, THIS 24" DAY OF June, 2008.
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Matthew D. Denton, TRMC
own Secretary