R-2013-04 opposes legislation increasing maximum weight for trucks

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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, OPPOSING ANY LEGISLATION THAT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT HAUL WEIGHTS OVER ROADWAYS IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TO INCLUDE HEAVY HAUL CORRIDOR(S); FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, legislation may be proposed in the 2013 Texas Legislative Session to allow trucks to increase their maximum transport haul weight to greater than 80,000 pounds along certain roadways within the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte is concerned about the safety of our citizens as a result of increasing maximum transport haul weights; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte is concerned about the effects to the transportation infrastructure from any additional maximum transport haul weights. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City of La Porte opposes any legislation that would increase the maximum transport haul weights for trucks within the City of La Porte, including Heavy Haul Corridors. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of January, 2013. CITY OF TE By: Luis . Rigby Ma or