HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-07-Resolutions 97-25_Railroad Passenger Service - SupportRESOLUTION NO.97-25
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
RAIL SERVICE FROM CillCAGO,WYANET,QUAD CITIES,IOWA CITY,
DES MOINES,AND OMAHA
WHEREAS,a nine-state Midwest rail initiative including Iowa and Illinois Departments of
Transportation is studying passenger rail service routes which would utilize Chicago as a hub;
and
WHEREAS,the rail service route serving Chicago,Wyanet,Quad Cities,Iowa City,Des
Moines,and Omaha as the termini;and
WHEREAS,the rail service route service Chicago,Wyanet,Quad Cities,Iowa,City,Des
Moines,and Omaha would link the major medical centers at the University ofIowa in Iowa City
and the University of Chicago;and
WHEREAS,the rail service route serving the Chicago,Wyanet,Quad Cities,Iowa City,Des
Moines,and Omaha would link the major institutions of higher learning including University of
Nebraska at Omaha,Drake University,Grandview College,Grinnell College,University of
Iowa,Saint Ambrose University,Augustana College,Marycrest College,Palmer College of
Chiropractic,University of Chicago,University of Illinois at Chicago Circle,Loyola University
and Northwestern University;and
WHEREAS,the basic passenger rail service may be upgraded in the future to high speeds and
for viability must serve the highest population possible.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,
that the Waukee City Council does hereby support the study and implementation of passenger
rail services from Chicago,Wyanet,Quad Cities,Iowa City,Des Moines,and Omaha.
PASSED AND APPROVED rms 7TH DAY OF JULY,1997.
ATTEST:
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Mayor Donald L.Batley,Jr.
Kmi A.Rueckel,City Clerk