RE 11-12-96.2 RESOLUTION NO. 111296.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF AND PARTICIPATION IN A COALITION OF
CITIES TO SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE 4A AND 4B SALES TAX
WHEREAS,the 4A and 4B sales tax corporations have provided
hundreds of Texas cities a powerful tool for improving the quality
of life and financial security of their citizens through economic
development; and
WHEREAS,legislation has been proposed to further restrict uses
and to increase State controls and reporting requirements over the
4A and 4B sales tax and municipal tax abatement authority; and
WHERAS,the implementation of these restrictions, rules, and
reporting requirements would erode local control and home rule
authority in the area of economic development, create inequities
among Texas cities, and decrease the ability of Texas communities
to compete with other states for development projects;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The city of Coppell supports the creation of and
authorizes participation in a coalition of sales
tax and sales tax eligible cities to work
cooperatively to defend the sales tax and other
measures utilized by Texas cities to encourage
economic development in their communities.
SECTION 2: The purpose and goals of the coalition are
recognized as follows:
a. Actively oppose legislation that reduces
local control of the 4A and 4B sales tax
receipts.
b. Monitor tax abatement legislation and
oppose any further restriction upon
municipal sales tax authority.
c. Identify and promote "best practices"
resulting from economic development
experiences.
SECTION 3: The City of Coppell supports the following
strategies for the coalition:
a. Obtain approval of purpose and strategy
by each city's Council.
b. A steering committee will be comprised
of a Council member from each city, with
city managers and economic development
directors serving as ex-officio members.
Each city shall have one vote.
c. Invite other cities to join the
coalition.
d. Adopt a position paper.
e. Attempt to encourage state-wide
organizations such as TML and TEDC to
support the coalition's activities or be
neutral on 4A or 4B legislation on 4A or
4B legislation.
f. Hire a legislative liaison.
PASSED,ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER~
1996 ·
Coppell Mayor
coppe11 city Secretary