HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 24-198RESOLUTION NO. 24-198
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO SUPPORT SOUTH EAST TEXAS
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION -METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION'S
(SETRPC-MPO) EFFORT TO REDESIGNATE AND EXPAND ITS PLANNING AREA
BOUNDARIES TO ACCEPT JASPER COUNTY:
WHEREAS, the SETRPC-MPO has made significant progress in improving air quality in
its current Metropolitan Planning Area and is currently in attainment for all National Ambient Air
Quality Standards under the Clean Air Act of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, 23 CFR 450.312(b) states that Metropolitan Planning Organizations that were
in non -attainment status prior to August 10, 2005, are required to redesignate in order to make
boundary adjustments; and,
WHEREAS, 23 CFR 450.310(h) allows the SETRPC-MPO to redesignate with support
from the Governor and units of general-purpose local government that together represent at least
75 percent of the existing metropolitan planning area population; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognizes the importance of integrating Jasper County
in their comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing regional transportation planning process; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont acknowledges that Jasper County sends a large
percentage of commuters in and out of its current Metropolitan Planning Area; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognizes that inclusion of Jasper County will enhance
regional coordination, regional transportation modeling, and support development of an integrated
transportation system that meets the current and future needs of the area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTH EAST TEXAS REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION:
THAT the City of Beaumont accepts the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
Metropolitan Planning Organization's redesignation and expansion of the planning area
boundaries to accept Jasper County for membership and inclusion in the organization's regional
transportation planning process.
PASSED on this the 20th day of August, 2024.
A
City Clerk