HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-953 08-27-1996RESOLUTION NO. 96 -953
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REMOVING
THE SUNSET PROVISION FOR THE CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT ACT
WHEREAS, through the creation of the Crime Control and Prevention District Act by the
Legislature of the State of Texas, municipalities 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 successfully
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 increasingingly urban, the ability of local
government to protect our citizens from criminals and to preserve safe livable neighborhoods for
all people, including our elderly and children, is critical to the future of our state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas
does hereby strongly support removing the sunset provision from the Crime Control and
Prevention District Act (Article 2370c -4, Vernon's Texas Civil Statues).
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas, and effective this
27 day of August , 1996.
�APPROVED: .)X- Cliedu
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Mary Lib
ATTEST:/
Susan Crim, CM , City Secretary
eh, Mayor