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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-33
WHEREAS, alcohol and substance abuse is on the rise in Texas and the prevention and treatment of alcohol
and substance abuse is a serious concern to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) is the funding of
alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, TCADA has experienced a shortfall in this funding through accounting errors and bad
assumptions of historical spending and cash carry-forward; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the shortfall, many contracted programs statewide and especially in Tarrant County
will receive significantly fewer funds for the remainder of the budget year and, possibly, lesser funding again
next year; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these cuts, some service providers have indicated that they may have to close their
doors, discontinuing vital and sometimes unique services for the citizens of Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, local governments will be forced to make up the shortfall in funding, using local tax dollars for
programs that are clearly the responsibility of the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND
HILLS, THAT the City of North Rich/and Hills strongly encourages the Texas Legislature, through its House
Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance Committee, to appropriate interim funds to fully fund TCADA
for its fiscal year beginning September 1, 2000.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of May 2000.
APPROVED:
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