HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 476-17 01-17-2017RESOLUTION 476-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE RICHLAND HILLS CITY
COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE DECLARING
INTENTIONS FOR FUTURE SALES TAX CAPACITY
WHEREAS, In August of 2016 the City Council received a petition from residents which
obligated them to place the issue of continued membership in the Fort Worth Transportation Authority
(FWTA) on the ballot for a vote of the public; and
WHEREAS, in November of 2016 residents voted to withdraw from the FWTA; and
WHEREAS, one of the results of the residents decision to withdraw from the FWTA is that
there will be '/z cent of sales tax capacity available for other uses should residents vote to redirect for
other purposes; and
WHEREAS, once the capacity is available, the City Council intends to call an election to
allow voters the opportunity to reallocate the sales tax; and
WHEREAS, the voters will be asked to vote on whether or not to allocate '/ cent to the Type
B Economic Development Corporation for park improvements, economic development or any other
legal use as deemed necessary by the Economic Development Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the voters will also be asked to vote on whether or not to allocate t/ cent to the
General Fund for transportation needs, street or sidewalk repair and reconstruction or any other legal
use as deemed necessary to best serve the residents of Richland Hills by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS the
Mayor and City Council of Richland Hills encourage all residents to become informed on the issues
related to the allocation of the sales tax election and exercise their right to vote their conscience when
the time comes.
Passed and approved this 17th day of January, 2017
ayor, Bill Aga
ATTEST:
City Secreta Cathy Bour
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