RE 11-09-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXA$
RESOLUTION NO. 110982
WHEREAS, there presently exists a State statute which imposes a small tax on
the sale of cigarettes within this State, the revenues from which are used to acquire
and develop parks and open spaces within the State; and
WHEREAS, unless such tax is extended by the Legislature it shall terminate in
the near future thereby eliminating this important source of revenue for parks and
open space development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coppell wishes to go on record in
support of the continuation of this tax.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Coppell,
Texas:
SECTION 1
The City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, supports the continuation of
that portion of the tax on cigarettes within this State, the revenues from which are
designated for the acquisition and development of parks and open spaces within the
SECTION 2
The City Secretary of the City of Coppel] is hereby directed to forward copies
of this resolution to the appropriate members of our State Government and State
Legislature so that they will be informed as to the City's position in regard to this
matter.
SECTION 3
This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as the
law in such cases provides.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppe]l, Texas this the
day of /..~. ~ ~. , 1982.
APPROVED:
MAYOR .
ATTEST:
CITY~ SECRETARY