RE 2001-09-25.2A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-0925.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING
A DISASTER RELIEF FUND FOR PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
VOLUNTARY SPECIAL FUND DONATION OF TWO DOLLARS ($2.00)
FOR THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER OF
2001 TO ASSIST NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON D.C. AFTER THE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORISTS ATTACK, BY AND THROUGH THE
AMERICAN RED CROSS; PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A
SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR PRIVATE DONATIONS WITH A LOCAL
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR THE DEPOSIT OF SAID FUNDS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the cities of New York and Washington D.C. and the victims of the
September 11, 2001 terrorists attack are in need of financial assistance for the rescue and recovery
costs, to assist the families of those who lost their life and who were injured, for restoration efforts
and equipment, and other needs and necessities; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell desires to facilitate its citizens to send a financial
contribution and aid to assist in the needs of New York and Washington D.C. by and through the
American Red Cross; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell currently has adopted a two dollar ($2.00) voluntary
donation for like situations within the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to permit its citizens to reallocate such voluntary
donations received from the water bill to a fund for relief efforts in the cities of New York and
Washington D. C.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council desires to establish an account for the citizens desiring
to make a donation and to authorize the staff to establish a fund at a local financial institution for the
purpose of providing financial assistance to the American Red Cross.
SECTION 2. That the two dollar ($2.00) monthly donation currently on the water bill shall
be allocated to such fund for the months of October, November and December, except that customer
requests such donation remain with the current fund; and, such funds be placed in the
1 43434
aforememioned account for the Disaster Relief Fund; and, direct that such funds be directed to the
American Red Cross.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
as the law and charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the 25th day of
Septrmber2001.
APPROVED:
CANDY SHEEHAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY
ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY (REH/i [b 9/20/01)
2 43434