R356RESOLUTION NO. 356
IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED TAX LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, A potential commuter rail stop has been identified in
Kennedale based on the North Central Texas Council of Governments 2030
Transportation Mobility plan
WHEREAS, The City of Kennedale will be in need of more flexible tax
options when future transportation and transit initiatives need access to reliable
funding; and
WHEREAS, Legislation is need to provide greater flexibility in securing
transportation funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS advocates to the 82 Texas Legislature to
pass the proposed amendments to both the Texas Transportation Code and the
Tax and Additional Municipal Sales and Use Tax allowing voters in Kennedale to
determine future uses of municipal sales tax and authorizing the Mayor, City
Council, and city staff to support passage of such legislation.
PASSED, APPROVED and EFFECTIVE this 10th day of March, 2011.
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Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst
ATTEST:
Amet st G. Cirmo, City Secretary