HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2003-023RESOLUTION NO. ~00~--~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DENTON TO VOTE AT THE SALES
AND USE TAX ELECTION FOR THE DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS The Denton County Transportation Authority (the "DCTA") was created by
House Bill 3323, approved by the 77th Texas Legislature and signed into law by the Governor, in
2001; and
WHEREAS, Denton County and City of Denton voters established and confirmed the
DCTA on November 5, 2002; and
WHEREAS, a sales tax election is being held on September 13, 2003, with early voting
taking place currently, to adopt a ½ cent sales and use tax for the DCTA in the cities of Denton,
Copper Canyon, Corinth, Double Oak, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lewisville and Shady
Shore. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The Denton City Council encourages the residents of the City of Denton to
exercise their rights and make it a priority to cast their vote for or against the ½ cent sales and
use tax to fund the DCTA and its transportation service plan.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
P^SSED ? OVED the day ofA4aa , 2003.
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
HERB~RNEY
BY: