Res 113-86 8/15/19861
RESOLUTION NO. ///J-ft
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
NOT TO DIVERT HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS TO
OTHER USES.
WHEREAS , the Texas Legislature acted in a special session
in the summer of 1984 to address a crisis caused by the deteriora-
tion of the 72 , 000 mile state highway system; and,
WHEREAS , years of neglect resulted in Texas having more
obsolete and substandard bridges than any other state; and,
WHEREAS , lack of state highway funding made it impossible
for the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
adequately to maintain and expand roads to serve increasing numbers
of vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, the State ' s deteriorating highway network threatened
the safety, economic health and quality of life of every Texan;
and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature acted with courage and
wisdom to address the highway funding crisis by increasing
fees and taxes paid by Texas highway users; and,
WHEREAS , all of the increase in state highway funds came
from increases in the state motor fuel tax, vehicle registration
fees , and vehicle sales tax; and,
WHEREAS , Texas highway users supported these increases
in fees and taxes with the understanding that revenues would
be used to maintain and improve their roads; and,
WHEREAS , the diversion of revenues from fees and taxes
paid by highway users from the State Highway fund to general
revenues is a breach of faith; and,
WHEREAS , Texas voters have consistently supported the
concept that those who use the highways should pay for them;
and,
WHEREAS , it is in the best interest of the citizens of
Wichita Falls that the construction of Kell Freeway be continued
in an orderly manner .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
We hereby ask the members of the Texas Senate and Texas
House of Representatives to honor the commitment made in the
1984 special session of the Legislature to repair and improve
the State ' s highways . Essential highway improvement funds
must not be diverted to other uses . Projects to prevent traffic
accidents , reduce congestion, and improve mobility of all
Texans must be completed without delay.
A
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5 1 :ay of August, 986 .
ATTEST: M A Y O R
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City Clerk
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