HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-27-2003-8.12 - Resolution - 02/27/2003RESOLUTION NO. 2-27-2003-8.12
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CURRENT LAW REGARDING MUNICIPAL
ANNEXATION AS APPROVED BY THE LEGISLATURE IN 1999 AND SIGNED INTO
LAW BY THE GOVERNOR AND OPPOSING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES.
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Texas approved S.B. 89 in the 1999 legislative
session regulating municipal annexation; and
WHEREAS, the Governor signed the bill making it the law of the State of Texas; and,
WHEREAS, much of the final impact of the statute has only recently become effective with
regard to municipal annexation; and,
WHEREAS, municipal annexation has proven an effective way far cities to grow and the State
of Texas to reap benefits of that growth; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of College Station, Texas hereby resolves to support the
current legislation regulating municipal annexation.
2. The City Council of the City of College Station, Texas hereby resolves to oppose changes
in the current law that inhibit further the ability of cities to annex property.
3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption and passage.
ADOPTED AND PASSED by affirmative vote this 27th day of Februarv, 2003.
APPROVED:
BY:
Ron ilvia, Mayor
ATTEST:
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney