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RESOLUTION NO. /~g~2~c~ --/~--
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON URGiNG THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL
DELEGATION TO SUPPORT PROVIDiNG FUNDING FOR PRESIDENT BUSH'S $3.5
BILLION FIRST RESPONDER INITIATIVE DURING THE 108TM SESSION OF
CONGRESS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the 107th Congress passed legislation creating the Department of Homeland
Security; and
WHEREAS, the legislation creating the new department did not provide funding for
President Bush's $3.5 Billion First Responder Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the First Responder Initiative was intended to provide funding to help cities
provide planning, training, equipment and other resources to meet the challenges of preparing for
and responding to terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities have been required to spend millions in additional monies to
implement heightened security measures since September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities are experiencing severe budget shortfalls because of their new
homeland security functions and the downturn in the economy. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City of Denton strongly encourages members of the Texas
Congressional delegation to actively support passage of an appropriations bill that includes the
3.5 bilhon First Responder Initiative to provide money for all Texas cities to help cities pay for
some ofthe resources needed to meet the cities' new responsibilities for homeland security.
SECTION 2.
approval.
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ¢~L~
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
2003.
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY