RE 2003-01-28.3A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-0128.3
A RESOLUTION URGING THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL
DELEGATION TO SUPPORT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR PRESIDENT
BUSH'S $3.5 BILLION FIRST RESPONDER INITIATIVE DURING THE
108xu 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 OF COPPELL THAT:
The City of Coppell 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.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the ~'~ ~"~dday of
January 2003.
CANDY SHEEHA~'(MAYOR
ATTEST:
LIBBY BAL ,~ITY SECRETARY
R~PBi~TTORNEY