HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-9-2004-13.11-b - Resolution - 09/09/2004RESOLUTION NO. 9-9-2004-13.1 l-b
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING TEXAS CITIES BE GRANTED AUTHORIZATION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT A MOTOR FUEL SALES TAX ON GASOLINE SALES
THAT OCCUR WITHIN THEIR CITY
WHEREAS, Texas cities rely heavily on a local, mumcipal sales tax to finance the~r basic
services such as street maintenance; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities do not have the legislative authority to assess and collect a sales tax on
motor fuel sales; and
WHEREAS, Texas c~t~es do not receive financial md from their state government as do some
cities in other states, and Texas cities' existing revenue sources are not adequate lo meet the
demands for service, and
WHEREAS, this municipal motor fuel sales tax could be dedicated to pay for much needed street
maintenance for Texas cities which prowde for a large portion of the surface transportation needs
oftbe State's increasingly urban population; now, therefore,
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
That the Texas Municipal League pursue legislation to give Texas cities legislative authority to
collect a sales tax on motor fuel sales that occur within that city
ADOPTED this 9th day of September, A.D. 2004.
ATTEST:
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
APPROVED:
2004
TML RESOLUTION COVER SHEET
Sponsoring Entity: City of College Station
Brief Background: Presently Texas cities, unlike the State of Texas. are not given
legislative authorization to collect a sales tax on motor fuel sales that occur wtthin a city.
Sales tax ts important revenue source for baste city services such as street maintenance
What the Resolution is Intended to Accomplish: To provide Texas cities with the
legal authorization to collect a sales tax on motor fuel sales witfun their city.
How the Resolution is City-Related/How it Addresses a Municipal Issue: Providing
Texas cities with this authorization will provide a much needed revenue stream that could
be dedicated for street repair and maintenance.
Statewide Importance: The abihty of Texas cities to have additional revenues for street
repair and maintenance ts critical since a majority of Texans now live m cities. IE- we
are now an urban state Texas oties provide a majority ofthe infrastructure that Texans
use on a daily basis.
Submitted By: Name: Ron Silvia
Title: Mayor
City: College Station
Telephone: 979/764-3511