HomeMy WebLinkAbout021912 RES - 04/05/1994A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI'S GRANT
APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION (TLS -III)
PROGRAM FUNDING AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE
APPLIED TO PARTIAL FUNDING FOR OPTIMIZATION OF TRAFFIC
SIGNAL TIMING PLANS FOR THE CITY'S "CLOSED LOOP" TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SYSTEMS.
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi 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 retiming of signals by the City of Corpus Christi 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 Texas
Department of Transportation for grants to local governments for traffic signal retiming
projects;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a grant
application for Traffic Light Synchronization (TLS -III) Program funding and execution of
a grant agreement with the State of Texas, the proceeds of which will be applied to partial
funding for optimization of traffic signal timing plans for the City's "closed loop" traffic
signal systems.
ATTEST:
ARMANDO CHAPA
CITY SECRETARY
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THE CITY
APPROVED: 025 DAY OF 1M wrch
JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
Alison Gallaw
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Assistant City Attorney
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
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Mary Rhodes
Jack Best
Melody Cooper
Cezar Galindo
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
David Noyola
Clif Moss
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