HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-11-08-2b - Resolution - 09/11/2008RESOLUTION NO. 9- 11 -08 -2b
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, URGING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE
OF LEGISLATION THAT ALLOWS FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO UTILIZE ALL
FUNDING RESOURCES, INCLUDING NEW, INNOVATIVE PROPOSALS, TO
ADDRESS LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING NEEDS.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, is experiencing growth that requires greater transporta-
tion construction and maintenance than is currently being provided for.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station is seeking additional, innovative funding resources to
address transportation needs.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby urges the Texas Municipal League to support the
passage of legislation that allows for greater flexibility by cities to fund local
transportation projects.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby supports legislation that would amend or otherwise
modify the Tax Code to help cities fund transportation projects.
PART 3: That the passage of such legislation would provide municipalities additional
funding options and resources to address transportation needs that the State and
Federal governments are unable to address.
PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 11th day of September , A.D. 2008.
ATTEST:
CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary BEN ITE, Mayor
APPROVED:
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