RE 08-08-95.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 080895.3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, IN
SUPPORT OF DENTON COUNTY'S PROPOSED NEW COURTS BUILDING AND
JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, Denton County has seen tremendous growth over the last two decades; and
WHEREAS, This increase in the number of residents have increased the demands for
services of courts facilities; and
WHEREAS, The existing Carroll Courts building has reached maximum capacity to
effectively continue to house all eight of Denton County's courts in addition to other county offices;
and
WHEREAS, Denton County Commissioners Court has called for an August 26 bond election
for a $16 million new courts building and $3 million expansion of juvenile justice beds; and
WHEREAS, Denton County Commissioners Court's present intention is to have, at a
minimum, 10 new courts constructed at the future courts building upon completion with enough
room for another six shelled courtrooms which can be finished out as needed; and
WHEREAS, The additional bond amount will not result in a tax increase; and
WHEREAS, Denton County Commissioners Court's present intention is to continue to
utilize the Carroll Courts Building for county office space after a new courts building is
constructed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Coppell,
Texas does hereby support Denton County's proposed new courts building and juvenile justice
facility expansion projects.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas this day of August
1995.
APPROVED:
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
g~"ffd~Orau, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
C~ Attorney /