HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19647: TEX-21 INITIATIVES: NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR TEXAS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR FREEMAN) P.R. NO. 19647
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TEX-21 INITIATIVES: A NEW
OPPORTUNITY FOR TEXAS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR FREEMAN)
WHEREAS, TEX-21 has the following recommendations for readying the State of
Texas for the Panama Canal Expansion:
• Creating the "Third Coast Initiative" for the State of Texas through Joint
Resolution
• Creating a Statewide plan cataloging all necessary improvements needed at
sea ports, inland ports, and vital arterials linking the two
• Additional funding for the State Infrastructure Bank to make low cost loans
for transportation improvements, encouraging private sector investment in
the State
• Encourage the Legislature to identify and implement long-range, sustainable
transportation funding options for the State of Texas
• Creating special districts (Mega Ports) within the State of Texas that tie sea
ports and inland ports together, allowing for funding opportunities,
coordination, and innovation
• Creasing inland port TRZs to finance infrastructure for inland ports and
industrial and distribution businesses serviced by the inland port
• Creating opportunities for statewide tax incentives for manufacturing and
businesses focused on importing and exporting
; and
WHEREAS, the Panama Canal Expansion is a worldwide game-changer, and Texas
has the opportunity to be the biggest beneficiary; and
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WHEREAS, the leadership of the State of Texas needs to invest the time and effort
in creating for the people of this State a Third Coast, changing the national landscape
forever; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Port Arthur to support the
TEX-21 initiatives.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That it is in the best interest for the City of Port Arthur to support the
TEX-21 initiatives.
Section 3. That the City Secretary shall send a copy of this resolution to the State
Representatives and State Senators which represent this region, to show the City of Port
Arthur's support for TEX-21.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of January, 2017 AD, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor: ,
Councilmembers: ,
NOES: .
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Derrick Ford Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valeci . i o, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
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