HomeMy WebLinkAbout22425 - RESOLUTIONS - 1/21/2009 RESOLUTION NO. 22425
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, OFFERING FORMAL SUPPORT FOR
DOCUMENT TO DEVELOP CONSENSUS ON
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES-
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2009, the current Federal Transportation Funding
Authorization Bill, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act —
A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA— LU) will expire; and
WHEREAS, the new Congress and Administration will expectedly begin addressing the
next authorization shortly after January 2009; and
WHEREAS, replacing SAFETEA — LU will be a challenging process due to the decline
in the Current economy that has negatively impacted transportation revenues; and
WHEREAS, there is a strong need to present to California's Congressional Delegation a
list of principles whereby transportation issues such as congestion, project delivery,
acceleration, and goods movement can be addressed in such a manner to help restore
the long-term growth of our economy and well-being of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the importance that California speaks with a single voice on the
major issues that will affect its share of federal transportation funding, the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with a group of statewide stakeholders,
has developed a consensus on principles that should underpin the next transportation
authorization, the California Consensus on Federal Transportation Authorization for
2009 document; and
WHEREAS, as of the beginning of 2009, more than 28 organizations have submitted
formal support for the document; and in an effort to strengthen its message to
Congress, Caltrans is seeking additional endorsements-
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs
that its endorsement be included with those from other statewide organizations.
Adopted this 21st day of January, 2009.
David H. Ready, rt ager
ATTEST:
Jes Thompson, City Clerk
Resolution No. 22425
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 22426 is a full, true and correct copy, and was dui adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 21' day of January, 2009
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None. ��)]
Z�mes Thompson, City Clerk
ity of Palm Springs, California /