Resolution from PORA BOD – BNSF Intermodel Project
RESOLUTION FROM PORA
RE: BNSF Intermodal Project
WHEREAS, The Sun City West Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA), Is a quasi-governmental organization that represents the citizens of the unincorporated area known as Sun City West.
WHEREAS, The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has a matter on its August 20, 2025 agenda related to zoning changes in an area near the Sun City West residential community that will be directly and negatively impacted by the location of a proposed very large BNSF railroad facility.
WHEREAS, PORA has been contacted by numerous SCW residents, in a very short period of time, who are unanimously opposed to the location of the proposed railroad facility.
WHEREAS, PORA Is aware of certain negative effects the proposed railroad project will have on its residents, namely: Environmental Impacts on Air Quality/Noise and Light Pollution; Transportation Impacts with Traffic Congestion and Noise; Quality of Life for nearby residents.
NOW THEREFORE, PORA, via unanimous action by its Board of Directors on June 30, 2025, do formally make known it is representing the position of the SCW residents in the railroad matter by stating it is 100% opposed to the location of any intermodal project along US 60 that would have a negative impact on the SCW residents. PORA further implores the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to adopt the same position related to railroads near residential areas in future applications for zoning change.
ADOPTED, This 30th day of June 2025 by the PORA Board of Directors.
Ralph Johnson-President