HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-762 08-13-1991RESOLUTION NO. 91 -762
WHEREAS, the called session(s) of the 72nd Texas Legislature convened July 15,
1991; and
WHEREAS, many legislative issues affecting local government will be considered;
and
WHEREAS, many cities across the State are plagued by problems of public safety
and diminished economic development because of the inability to
regulate possession of open alcoholic beverage containers in public
places; and
WHEREAS, State law, pursuant to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, appears to
preempt local regulation of possession of open alcoholic beverage
containers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Euless would prefer that municipalities be allowed to
regulate possession of open alcoholic beverage containers within
certain designated areas of the municipality;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS,
THAT:
SECTION 1
The City Council of the City of Euless supports passage of legislation in the
Texas Legislature which would allow home rule municipalities to regulate posses-
sion of open alcoholic beverage containers within designated portions of the
city.
SECTION 2
The City Manager /City Attorney is directed to communicate the purpose of this
resolution to members of the Texas Legislature and the Governor.
SECTION 3
That the City Council of the City of Euless requests the Governor to add this
issue of home -rule authority to the agenda of the called session(s) of the 72nd
Legislature.
SECTION 4
That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in
accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Euless and it is
accordingly so resolved.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on the ri-h day of
August , 19 91 , by a vote of 5 ayes, O nays, and n absten-
tions.
APPROVED:
27...ea
Harold D. Samuels, Mayor
ATTEST:
usan Crim, ity Secretary