HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 069-96 08-27-1996 RESOLUTION NO. 69-96
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF
REMOVING THE SUNSET PROVISION FOR THE CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION ACT.
WHEREAS, through the creation of Crime Control and Prevention
District Act by the Legislature of the State of Texas, municipal-
ities have been empowered to address criminal justice issues from
a community-based funding source; and,
WHEREAS, the legislative intent of allowing municipalities to
establish special crime control districts to fund the increasing
cost of fighting crime and protecting citizens has been success-
fully achieved by many municipalities through the creation of such
districts; and,
WHEREAS, by removing the 5-year sunset provision of the Crime
Control and Prevention District Act, municipalities will be able to
ensure the continued success of the activities funded through the
special district; and,
WHEREAS, as the population of Texas becomes increasing urban,
• the burden of local government to protect our citizens from
criminals and to preserve safe livable neighborhoods for all people
including our elderly and children is crucial to the future
of our state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Richland Hills does hereby strongly support removing the
sunset provision from the Crime Control and Prevention District Act
(Article 2370c-4, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of
Richland Hills, Texas, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and
0 abstentions, on this the 27th day of August 1996.
APPROVED:
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C. F. KELLE MAYOR
ATTEST:
• TERRI LLIS, CI SECRETARY