HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-1066 05-09-2000RESOLUTION NO. 00 -1066
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE TEXAS
LEGISLATURE, THROUGH ITS HOUSE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE
FINANCE COMMITTEE, TO APPROPRIATE INTERIM
FUNDS TO FULLY FUND THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (TCADA)
WHEREAS, alcohol and substance abuse is on the rise in Texas and the
prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse is a serious concern to all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
(TCADA) is the funding of alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment
programs throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, TCADA has experienced a shortfall in this funding through
accounting errors and bad assumptions of historical spending and cash carry- forward;
and
WHEREAS, as a result of the shortfall, many contracted programs statewide,
and especially in Tarrant County, will receive significantly fewer funds for the remainder
of this budget year and, possibly, lesser funding again next year; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these cuts, some service providers have indicated that
they may have to close their doors, discontinuing vital and sometimes unique services
for the citizens of Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, local governments will be forced to make up the shortfall in funding,
using local tax dollars for programs that are clearly the responsibility of the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Euless strongly
encourages the Texas Legislature, through its House Appropriations Committee and the
Senate Finance Committee, to appropriate interim funds to fully fund the Texas
Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) for its fiscal year beginning
September 1, 2000.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on
the 9th day of May, 2000, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 0
abstentions.
APPROVED:
Mary Li
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Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
usan Cri , MC /AAE, City Secretary