HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2005-07 oppose HB 1882 or any legislation increasing maximum transport over Texas highways
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: April 11. 2005
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Requested By: Debra Brooks Feazelle
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Department: Administration
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Representative Hamric of Houston is proposing legislation that would allow trucks to haul an
extra 10,000 pounds of contained cargo, pushing the total allowed on the road, including the
tractor-trailer rig, to 90,000 from 80,000 pounds.
This resolution opposes HB 1882 in its current form and any legislation that would increase the
maximum transport hauled over Texas highways and encourages all Texas cities to do the same.
City Council met with representatives from industry. An agreement was made to form a
committee to work in the off season to propose legislation in 2007 with compromised position.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval regarding a resolution opposing HB 1882 or any legislation that increases the
maximum transport hauled over Texas highways and urging other Texas cities to oppose this
legislation.
Approved for City Council A2enda
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HB 1882 OR ANY LEGISLATION THAT
INCREASES THE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT HAULED OVER TEXAS
HIGHWAYS AND URGING OTHER TEXAS CITIES TO OPPOSE THIS
LEGISLATION; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, legislature is proposing legislation that would allow trucks to haul an extra
10,000 pounds of contained cargo, pushing the total allowed on the road, including the
tractor-trailer rig, to 90,000 pounds from 80,000 pounds; and
WHEREAS, cities in Texas are currently experiencing a tremendous amount of road
damage as a result of trucks hauling heavy loads; and
WHEREAS, heavy loads currently endanger the public safety of our citizens traveling
on these routes everyday;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City of La Porte strongly opposes HB 1882 in its current form and any
legislation that would increase the maximum transport hauled over Texas highways,
Section 2. The City of La Porte urges all Texas cities to do the same.
Section 3. 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 the Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't
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 4. This Resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval.
Passed by the City Council this 11 th day of April, 2005.
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Alton E. Porter
Mayor
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Mart a A. GIllett
City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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