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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-1989 I {5{ ` M AGENDA CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL October 10, 1989 I Special Called Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m. In the Civil Defense Room, 215 E. McKinney, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: I 5:30 p.m. 1. Resolutions A. Consider approval of a resolution in support of Proposition No. 8 for finding construction of new ' --1 correctional facilities. 2. Executive session: A. Legal Matters Under Sec. 2(e), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. B. Real Estate Under Sec. 2(f), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. 0. Personnel/Board Appointments Under Sec. 2(g), Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S. + 1. Hold annual review with Municipal Judge. 2. Hold annual review with City Attorney. 3. Hold annual review with City Manager. i I ~ C E R T I F I C A T E I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Denton, Texas, on the _ day of 198_ at o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.) , + CITY SECRETARY I f 9728M I ~ a r I f ' I i I i i i 1 1 x r e r r CITY OF HONDO hrP 1600 AVENUE M • HONDO, TEXAS 78861 (512) 426-3378 September 11, 1989 I@ CROW Honorable Ray Stephens SEP 14989 I Mayor, City of Denton I 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201 CRY GEAS " Res Support of Proposition No. 8 Dear Mayor Stephens: The City of Hondo believes that the State of Texas is in need of additional correctional and mental health treatment E institutions to maintain law and order throughout the State and to help facilitate the treatment acid rehabilitation of inmates at correctional and mental health institutions. We are writing to enlist your support to help ensure that these goals are met. As you are probably already aware, the 71st Legislature enacted Senate Joint Resolution 24 which proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution for the issuance of general obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing or equipping correctional institutions, youth correctional institutions and mental health and mental retardation institutions. SJR 24 will appear on the November 7, 1989 general election ballot as Proposition No. 8. We are enclosing a Resolution, which the Hondo City Council is scheduled to adopt on September 14, 1989, supporting the passage of Proposition No. 8, We ask that your City consider adopting the draft Resolution at your next meeting and joining us in support of Proposition No. 8. If your council adopts the 'J~ Resolution, please send me a copy at the above address. R - Y. September 11, 1969 Page 2 Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any look forward to e hearing fromtyou. correctionalginst iitutions Resolution Sincerely, Tony dt mayor Mike Rhea City Manager TH/lak Enclosure I i i I . t It 4 S II I I RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION NO. 8 FOR FUNDING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SPrison beds in his t legislative called for the construction of I Governor additional WHEREAS, the Texas Board of Corrections requested funding for construction of additional prison beds; an WHEREAS, the Texf,s Legislature appropriated funds for the construction of additional prison beta; and WHEREAS, Senate Joint Resolution 24 was enacted during the 71st Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, SJR 24 proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing, or equipping corrections institutions, youth corrections institutions, statewide law enforcement facilities, and mental health and mental retardation institutions; and WHEREAS , SJR 24 will election ballot as Proposition appear 8.; he NOWVeTHEREFORE 989 general THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES: SECTION I. That the City of Denton supports the passage of Propos ton o. 8. SECTION II. That the City of Denton encourages its citizens to vote in the November 7, 1989 general election and to vote "yes" on Proposition No. 8. SECTION 111, That the City of Denton encourages other munic pa it ea in Texas to support efforts in favor o'f Proposition No. 8 and to resolve in support of passage of Proposition No. 8. i I I I r I PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 1989. 1 RAY STEPHENS, MAYOR ATTEST: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY BY: C[ ~ } i I I PAGE 2 I J f I F I PROPOSITION NO. S ON THE BALLOT Senate Joint Resolution 24 pro- poses a constitutional amendment that would allow the legislature to authorize the issuance of u» to $400 million In general obligation bonds. The proceeds of the bopds could be Used to acquire, construct, or equip new corrections Institutions, mental health and mental retardation In. stitutions, youth corrections Inetitu- tlons, and statewide law enforcement facilitieb «nd to repair and renovate existing facilities of those Inatita- tions. The bonds would constitute a general obligation of the state, The bonds and Interest on the bonds would be paid from the first money coming Into the treasury that is not otherwise appropriated by the con- sitution, leas any amount In a mink- I Ing fund at the end of the preceding fiscal year that is pledged to pay. ment of the bonds or Interest. The proposed amendment will ap- pear on the ballot as follows: "The constitutional amendment authorizing the Issuance of gen. 4ral relatinglgtos fsellt les of correctio s Institutions, youth corrections in- stitutions, and mental health and mental retardation institutions and for the expansion of statewide law enforcement facilities." i