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ENDORSING ISSUES 20 AND 21 ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT TO SECURE FUNDING FOR THE CENTRAL OHIO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has voted to place two issues on the November ballot; and
WHEREAS, Issues 20 and 21 will insure that COTA can continue to run at current levels and also compete better for Federal transportation funds; and give COTA much needed funds to meet the increasing transportation needs of our growing community; and
WHEREAS, COTA, with the assistance of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and several specialized consultants have undertaken an exhaustive planning process in an open forum seeking input from area agencies, businesses, neighborhood/civic associations, and the citizens of Gahanna: and
WHEREAS, such plans will help ease the frustrations of traffic congestion and the need to connect families with jobs; and
WHEREAS, such plans have been identified as COTA's Vision 2020 which includes improvement of bus services, technology to speed buses through traffic, commuter rail, and downtown mobility solutions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That this Council hereby lends its endorsement to Issues 21 and 22 on the November 2, 1999 ballot in Franklin County.
Section 2. That the City of Gahanna is hereby directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the Transportation Tomorrow Committee for use in its attempt to win voter approval of Issues 20 and 21.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and signature approval by the Mayor.