HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-27-2003-8.11 - Resolution - 02/27/2003Resolution No: 2-27-2003-8.11
A RESOLUTION URGING THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO
SUPPORT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR PRESIDENT BUSH'S $3.5 BILLION FIRST
RESPONDER INITIATIVE DURING THE 108T" SESSION OF CONGRESS
WHEREAS, the 107th Congress passed legislation creating the Department of
Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, the legislation creating the new department did not provide funding for
President Bush's $3.5 Billion First Responder Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the First Responder Initiative was intended to provide funding to help cities
provide planning, training, equipment and other resources to meet the challenges of
preparing for and responding to terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS; Texas cities have been required to spend millions in additional monies to
implement heightened security measures since September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities are experiencing severe budget shortfalls because their new
homeland security functions and the downturn in the economy; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
That the city strongly encourages members of the Texas Congressional delegation to
actively support passage of an appropriations bill that includes the $3.5 billion First
Responder Initiative to provide money for all Texas cities to help cities pay for some of
the resources needed to meet the cities' new responsibilities for homeland security.
ADOPTED this 27th day of Februarv, A.D. 2003.
AT ST: APPROVED:
CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary RO SILVIA, Mayor
APPROVED:
City Attorney