HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2009-R0317 - Support Submission To TIGER Grant Program Of ARRA - 08/13/2009Resolution No. 2004-RO317
August 13, 2009
Item No. 5.26
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE JOINT
MOTRAN/PORTS-TO-PLAINS TIGER GRANT SUBMISSION
WHEREAS, the "La Entrada Al Pacifico" corridor (National High Priority
Corridor #56) links the Port of Topolobampo with a proposed West Texas
transportation corridor from Presidio through the Odessa -Midland area to Lamesa,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, the "Ports to Plains" corridor (National High Priority Corridor
438) links the Odessa -Midland combined statistical area and the City of Larnesa to
the Lubbock and Amarillo metropolitan statistical areas, and on to Denver, Colorado;
and
WHEREAS, these two National High Priority Corridors, providing linkages to
Mexico and Canada, provide accessibility to major east -west routes in the U.S., thus
enhancing the United States trade potential with Mexico and Canada and the ability
for goods to reach major eastern and northern markets; and
WHEREAS, the two corridors overlap on the segment of State Highway 349
and its connection to the proposed US 87 Relief Route in Lamesa, Texas; and
WHEREAS, noted economist Dr. Ray Perryman estimated the potential
impact of this proposed four lane linkage on the export potential to Mexico along the
route from Amarillo to Odessa/Midland through Lubbock could be as much as $15
billion in total expenditures; $6.8 billion in Gross Area Product; $3.7 billion in annual
Personal Income; $2.8 billion in annual Wages and Salaries; $1.4 billion in Retail
Sales; and over 131,000 Permanent Jobs based on 1995 levels of overall economic
activity; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the potential impact of this proposed four lane
linkage on the export potential to Mexico along the route from Amarillo to
Odessa/Midland through Lubbock could be as much as $33 billion in total
expenditures; $14 billion in Gross Area Product; $8 billion in annual Personal
Income; $6 billion in annual Wages and Salaries; $3 billion in Retail Sales; and over
283,000 Permanent Jobs by 2020; and
WHEREAS, the expansion of this segment of roadway would enhance
domestic and international trade in Texas, Mexico, Canada, and the United States;
and save over $300 in trucking costs, three hours in driving time, and three hours in
wait time on a one way trip from Chihuahua City to Midland -Odessa further
enhancing the competitive advantage in U.S. trade ; and
WHEREAS, the MOTRAN Alliance and Ports to Plains Coalition and their
respective community members have partnered in effort to promote the development
of this crucial segment of roadway through funding from the TIGER Grant program;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock does hereby support the
submission of this project for funding via the TIGER Grant program of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act; and
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock does hereby desire for the City
of Lubbock to join in this innovation partnership of communities and entities to
promote the funding and development of this project which will enhance economic
development, job creation, and travel safety throughout West Texas, the Permian
Basin, and the Texas Panhandle.
Passed by the City Council this 13th day of August 2009.
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebec a Garza., City Secretary
APPROVED ASSTO CONTENT:
Le nn Dumbauld, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tiger Grant Support ResO8.09