Resolution 96-21
RESOLUTION NO. q6 - t2f
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS
SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF AND PARTICIPATION IN A COALITION OF CITIES
TO SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE 4A AND 4B SALES TAX
WHEREAS, the 4A and 48 sales tax corporations have provided hundreds of Texas
cities a powerful tool for improving the quality of life and financial security of their citizens
through economic development; and
WHEREAS, existing laws governing use of sales tax revenues not only uphold local
control, but sufficiently restrict the use of non-economic development related projects; and
WHEREAS, legislation has been proposed to further restrict uses and to increase
State controls and reporting requirements over the 4A and 48 sales tax and municipal tax
abatement authority; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of these restrictions, rules, and reporting
requirements would erode local control and home rule authority in the area of economic
development, create inequities among Texas cities, and decrease the ability of Texas
communities to compete with other states for development projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WYLIE, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Wylie supports the creation of and authorizes participation
in a coalition of sales tax and sales tax eligible cities to work
cooperatively to defend the sales tax and other measures utilized by
Texas Cities to encourage economic development in their
communities.
SECTION 2: The purpose and goals of the coalition are recognized as follows:
a. Actively oppose legislation that reduces local control of the 4A
and 48 sales tax receipts.
b. Monitor tax abatement legislation and oppose any further
restriction upon municipal sales tax authority.
c. Identify and promote "best practices" resulting from economic
development experiences.
SECTION 3: The City of Wylie supports the following strategies for the coalition:
a. Obtain approval of purpose and strategy by each city's Council.
b. A steering committee will be comprised of a Council member
from each city, with city managers and economic development
directors serving as ex-officio members. Each city shall have
one vote.
c. Invite other cities to join the coalition.
d. Adopt a position paper.
e. Attempt to encourage state-wide organizations such as TML
and TEDC to support the coalition's activities or be neutral on
4A or 48 legislation.
f. Hire a legislative liaison.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 8th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1996.