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RESOLUTION NO. 96-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS IN SUPPORT
OF REMOVING THE SUNSET PROVISION FROM THE CRIME CONTROL AND
PREVENTION ACT.
WHEREAS, through the creation of Crime Control and Prevention District Act
by the Legislature of the State of Texas, municipalities have been empowered to
address criminal justice issues from a community-based funding source; and
WHEREAS, the legislative intent of allowing municipalities to establish special
crime control districts to fund the increasing cost of fighting crime and protecting
citizens has been successfully achieved by many municipalities through the creation
of such districts; and
WHEREAS, by removing the 5 year sunset provision of the Crime Control and
Prevention District Act, municipalities will be able to ensure the continued success of
the activities funded through the special district; and
WHEREAS, as the population of Texas becomes increasingly urban, the
burden of local government to protect our citizens from criminals and to preserve safe
livable neighborhoods for all people - including our elderly and children - is critical to
the future of our state; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of North Richland Hills
does hereby support removing the sunset provision from the Crime Control and
Prevention District Act (Article 2370c-4, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
PASSED AND APPROVED this 26TH day of August, 1996.
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ATTEST:
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Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPRO~Aito FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City