HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-003 supporting the union pacific railroad yard industrial park MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2012-03
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD RAIL YARD AND INDUSTRIAL PARK IN PINAL COUNTY
WHEREAS the Union Pacific Railroad is pursuing plans for a 1,000 -acre rail yard and
industrial park in southern Pinal County; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that development of the rail yard and industrial park
will provide significant economic development benefits to nearby communities, including the
Town of Marana, particularly if the project includes rail spurs and other intermodal- transfer
opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Town of Marana hereby supports the development
of a Union Pacific Railroad rail yard and industrial park in Pinal County, urges Union Pacific
Railroad to equitably compensate property owners impacted by the project, urges that the project
include rail spurs and other intermodal- transfer opportunities, and authorizes Town staff to take
reasonable actions to support the project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 10 day of January, 2012.
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Marana Resolution 2012 -03