RESOLUTION NO. 118-07
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY PARTICIPATION AND MEMBERSHIP TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAIL AUTHORITY (RMRA) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Recitals:
The Rocky Mountain Rail Authority (RMRA) is an organization formed by intergovernmental agreements between Colorado cities, town, counties and transportation districts. RMRA is currently working with the Colorado Department of Transportation to conduct the Rocky Mountain Corridor study for light rail transportation along the I-70 Mountain Corridor to mountain communities, ski areas, and to the Utah state line. If this project were approved, light rail transportation would greatly impact the City and surrounding areas.
Only governmental agencies can become members of RMRA. Several Western Colorado municipal and county entities have already become members of RMRA. City staff and Council members believe it would be in the best interests of the City and surrounding community to have member representation in RMRA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION THAT:
That participation and membership in the Rocky Mountain Rail Authority (RMRA) be approved and that a city councilmember will be appointed to participate as an RMRA member on behalf of the City.
The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the attached intergovernmental agreement with RMRA on behalf of the City.
Passed and adopted this 13th day of August, 2007.
/s/ James J. Doody
James J. Doody
President of the Council
ATTEST:
/s/ Stephanie Tuin
Stephanie Tuin
City Clerk
