HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-21_support of expediting local TXDoT highway projectsRESOLUTION 2026-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
RESOLVING TO REQUEST THE SUPPORT AND ACTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
AND TXDOT TO FUND AND COMPLETE LOCAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS
INCLUDING HIGHWAY 146 AND 225 AND SEEKING THE SUPPORT OF OTHER
PARTIES IN THIS ENDEAVOR; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF
WHEREAS, Port Houston supports millions of jobs and nearly a trillion dollars in national economic
impact and the Houston Ship Channel and the industries along it support 19% percent of
Texas' total gross domestic product (GDP), it is vital to keep freight moving, which
includes the need for adequate funding for key roadways; and
WHEREAS, Port Houston is anticipated to double within next ten years and is growing two times as
quickly as next fastest growing port in the U.S., roadways are critical for Port Houston's
continued success and future growth, and around 99% of Port Houston's containerized
cargo arrives at and leaves the terminals via truck, serving the Texas market and
concentrating the economic value here in Texas; and
WHEREAS, The local Highway 146 project would require approximately $20 million to expedite
construction and approximately $50 million to initiate the environmental study and
preliminary and final design for the Highway 146 direct connectors at the port terminals;
and
WHEREAS, The local Highway 225 project requires approximately $400 million immediately for the
environmental study and preliminary and final design, and right-of-way requirements for
all three project segments, while only one of the three segments is currently funded and
only for the environmental study and preliminary and final design, with Port Houston
having submitted a BUILD grant application for SH 225 requesting $25 million in federal
funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section I. The City of La Porte strongly urges the State of Texas, including the Texas Legislature and
TXDoT, to seek and support any and all efforts to fund and accelerate the ultimate design and
construction for both of these roadway improvements, emphasizing the urgency due to safety
concerns, connectivity, and the undisputed economic impact across the state and the nation.
Section 2. The City Manager and City staff are directed to seek support for and advocate on behalf of
these efforts to expedite funding and construction of these desperately needed enhancements,
critical for all stakeholders and the financial stability of the state and the union.
Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions of the City of La Porte, Texas, in conflict with any
provision contained herein are hereby repealed to the extent of any conflict.
Section 4. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause,
of this resolution shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
remaining portions of this resolution; and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City
Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of
the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared
invalid.
Section 5. 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 was 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 Open Meetings Act, 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 6. This resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED and APPROVED this, the 12'h day of October, 2026.
CITY OF LA P
Rick Helt i' , Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Clark T. Askins, City Attorney
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