ORDER N0.28999 RESOLUTION Came to be heard this the 24th day of January 2005 with a motion made by Commissioner Baldwin seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. The court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0 to support for funding the Texas Tech University (TTU) Hill Country Educational Network and the TTU Center at Junction. ~ l~~ COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS EQUEST_AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT MADE BY: Pat Tinley OFFICE: County Judge MEETING DATE: January 24, 2005 TIME PREFERRED: SUBJECT: Consider, discuss and approval of Resolution in support for funding the Texas Tech University (TTU) Hill Country Educational Network and the TTU Center at Junction. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: County Judge ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday. All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards you request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. Texas Tech University-Hill Country ;> ~- Greg Shrader, Advisory Board Member P.O. Box 20142$ Kerrville, TX 78029-1428 ~AN ~ ~ ~ nn~ (830)257-0330 i! 1/5/2005 The Honorable Pat Tinley Kerr County Judge Kerr County Courthouse 700 Main Street Kerrville, TX 78028 Dear Judge Tinley, When the Texas Legislature convenes later this month, one of the items it will consider is how much money to appropriate for the operation of the Hill Country campuses of Texas Tech University. Texas Tech currently operates facilities in Junction, Fredericksburg and Junction. These campuses provide Hill Country residents the opportunity to pursue a higher education in our area. The campuses continue to grow and now offer a vaziety of degree programs. I am asking you to support Texas Tech University Hill Country's funding request to the legislature by passing a resolution to that effect. These resolutions will be presented to the legislature when the funding request is made. Your support will demonstrate to the legislature that TTUHC is an important part of our Hill Country Community. I would appreciate it, as will the students of the Hill Country, if you would present the attached resolution to your court for their approval. If necessary, I can appear before the court to answer any questions about TTUHC. Please contact me if you have any questions and thank you for your support. Sincerely, y ~~~~~ Greg ader TTUHC Board of Advisors a~~99 A RESOLUTION OF THE KERR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT, KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FUNDING OF THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (TTU) HILL COUNTRY EDUCATIONAL NETWORK AND THE TTU CENTER AT JUNCTION Whereas the Hill Country of Texas - of the fastest rowing rural areas in the nation - is underserved by institutions of higher education; Whereas the continued economic viability of rural Texas and the success and welfare of its residents is highly dependent upon the provision ofhigher-education services; Whereas it is essential for the area's diverse student population to have ready access to higher education opportunities; Whereas the TTU Hill Country Educational Network and the TTU Center at Junction are critical to meeting the needs of this student population at an affordable cost; Whereas the educational network and the center are the first comprehensive effort in Texas to provide services to a wide rural area; Whereas this educational endeavor promotes collaboration, not competition, among colleges and universities; Whereas local communities in the Hill Country continue to invest in this endeavor, with significant contributions by local governments and private donors; and Whereas continuing State support of the TTU Hill Country Educational Network and the TTU Center at Junction is crucial; Page 1 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KERR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT, KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT THE COURT: (1) Fully supports the Texas tech university request for appropriations for each of fiscal years 2006 and 2007, as submitted to the Texas Legislature, for the TTU Hill Country Educational Network (Fredericksburg and Highland Lakes) and the TTU Center at Junction: (2) Strongly recommends each enactment of these appropriations at the levels requested- (A) TTU Hill Country Educational Networl~ in the amount of $999, 999 consisting of Special Item Request of $380, 078, an Exceptional Item Request of $57, 421, and an Exceptional Item Request of $562, 641. (B) TTU Center at Junction, in the amount of $316,908, consisting of a Special Item Request of $275,276 and an Exceptional Item of $41,641. RESOLVED this ~~ day of , 2005 n County Judge ` tl ~~c~lllG~.(.LtJfill~. H.A. "Buster" Baldwin Commissioner ,,, Precinct 1 Precinct William H. Williams Co missioner, Precinct 2 Dave Nicholson Commissioner, Precinct 4 Page 2 of 2