RE 08-13-91.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPEI2~, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 081391.4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, SUPPORTING SENATE
BILL 460, WHICH ALLOWS THE DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT TO
IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 FEE ON VEHICLES REGISTERED IN DALLAS
COUNTY TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES IN FUNDING SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the priority citizens of
Dallas County place on the safety of their children walking to and
from school; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas adopted as law on June 16, 1991,
Senate Bill 460, which has been formulated to assist communities in
funding school crossing guard programs; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 460 establishes that funds generated
under this Act can be used to enhance child safety, health and
nutrition, child abuse intervention and prevention, and
drug/alcohol abuse prevention programs once school crossing guard
funding has been provided; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell recognizes the importance of
having school, city, and county participation in school crossing
guard programs; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 460 provides an opportunity for
municipalities and the county to finance this important function;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OFT HE CITY
OF COPP~I.L, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of Coppell requests the Dallas
County Commissioner's Court to impose an additional $1.50 fee on
vehicles registered in Dallas County.
Section 2. That the Dallas County Commissioner's Court impose
this fee prior to September 30, 1991, allowing the City of Coppell
to receive funding benefit during FY 1991-92.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas,
this the 13th day of August , 1991.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CI~ S ~R~TARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
'CI~Y'~ORNEY ~
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