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Mayor says Farmers Branch seeks equitable DART realignment after council lowered contribution rate
Summary
Mayor reported the council previously approved a resolution cutting the city’s 1¢ DART contribution to three‑quarters of a cent and described ongoing talks, mediation and possible legislative action to secure a more equitable funding and governance arrangement with DART.
The mayor told the Farmers Branch City Council on April 22 that the city is pursuing a more equitable relationship with Dallas Area Rapid Transit after the council unanimously approved a resolution to reduce its 1‑cent DART sales‑tax contribution to three‑quarters of a cent.
"That resolution passed unanimously," the mayor said, adding that the change is intended to press for improved governance, greater accountability and options to direct some funds toward local economic development. The mayor emphasized the city is not trying to leave DART but seeks "an equitable solution to the situation that we're paying into."
The mayor said Farmers Branch pays about $25,000,000 a year to DART and, citing figures the mayor said are from DART and a consultant,…
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