HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2017-01 Oppose Heavy Haul RESOLUTION NO. 2017-01
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 2017 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 9th day of January, 2017.
CITY O' VORTE, TEXAS
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secretary Assistant City Attorney