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Res 131-91 8/20/1991RESOLUTION NO. /J/ f/ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TO SUBMIT A TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING A CLOSED LOOP TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM ON SOUTHWEST PARKWAY. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls recognizes that it is in the interest of the national economy to promote the conservation of energy resources and to reduce our nation' s dependence on costly foreign oil; and, WHEREAS, the re-timing of signals by the City of Wichita Falls will provide benefits to the local community in the form of improved traffic flow, reduced fuel consumption, reduced vehicle operating costs, reduced air pollutant emissions, and improved safety due to smoother traffic flow; and, WHEREAS, funds have been established and are available through the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for grants to local governments for traffic signal re-timing projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls authorizes the submission of an application to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the Traffic Light Synchronization Grant and, if the application is selected for funding, the City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Wichita Falls all necessary applications, contracts, and agreements to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this resolution. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of August, 1991. M A O ATTEST: City lerk