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T h e u n i v e r s i T y o f T e x a s a T a r l i n g T o n Tuesday January 26, 2010 volume 91, no. 64 www. theshorthorn. com since 1919 By Sharayah Sherrod The Shorthorn staff The Arlington City Council will vote tonight whether to contribute $18... More

T h e u n i v e r s i T y o f T e x a s a T a r l i n g T o n Tuesday January 26, 2010 volume 91, no. 64 www. theshorthorn. com since 1919 By Sharayah Sherrod The Shorthorn staff The Arlington City Council will vote tonight whether to contribute $18 million to the university’s College Park parking garage in its regularly scheduled meeting. Deputy City Manager Trey Yelverton said the city has several vested interests in the university’s new project and its successfulness. “It is important that UT-Arlington is kept strong and it’s important that a college town environment be a part of that strategy,” he said. The university, he said, makes a $600 million indirect, economic impact each year. “UT Arlington is noticeably the largest economic generator that Arlington has,” the deputy city manger said. By investing in the school and the College Park project, Yelverton said the university can continue to grow in stature and attractiveness, City to vote on College Park funds at meeting ar Less