Resolution 92-05
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RESOLUTION NO. 9,; - 7-#-9:2-/
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY'S POSITION ON LOCAL
REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES TO THE
73RD SESSION OF THE TEXAS STATE LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, the regular session of the 73rd Texas Legislature
will convene on January 12, 1993; and
WHEREAS, many legislative issues affecting local government
will be considered; and
WHEREAS ,
many cities
problems of
development
consumption
places; and
across the state are plagued by
public safety and diminished economic
because of the inability to regulate
of alcoholic beverages in public
WHEREAS ,
state law, pursuant to
Beverage Code, preempts
possession of open alcoholic
the Texas Alcoholic
local regulation of
beverage containers;
WHEREAS, municipalities are better able to address
alcohol-related problems of a local nature than
the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; and
WHEREAS, the city of Wylie would prefer that municipalities
be allowed to regulate consumption of alcoholic
beverages in public places within certain
designated areas of the municipality; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS THAT
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Wylie
supports passage of legislation in the Texas Legislature
which would allow home rule municipalities to regulate
consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places within
designated portions of a city.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager/City Attorney is directed
to communicate the purpose of this resolution to members of
the Sunset Advisory Commission, the Texas Legislature, the
Governor, Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House.
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately from and after its passage in accordance with
the provisions of the Charter of the City of wylie and it is
accordingly so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVE THIS ~ DAY OF ~
, 1992.
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steven P. Deiter, City Attorney