HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2002-031RESOLUTION NO. ~OOd~ ~/
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO SUPPORT AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 418 THAT ALLOW THE GOVERNOR'S DMSION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL
TOOLS TO ASSIST MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS WITH IMPLEMENTING
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANS AND SERVICES; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League will hold its annual conference on
October 16-19, 2002 in Fort Worth, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Since September 11, 2001 Homeland Security has become a matter
of national and local concern; and
WHEREAS, Legislation is pending in Congress on appropriations for Homeland
Security; and
WHEREAS, Legislation that coordinates anti-terrorism resources and legislation
that supports the work of fi:ontline personnel working on homeland defense should be
supported; and
WHEREAS, The City of Denton requests TML to support amendments to
Chapter 418 that allow the Governor's Division of Emergency Management to provide
technical and fmancial tools to assist municipal government with implementing
emergency management plans and services; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. That the City Council requests that the Texas Municipal League
support amendments to Chapter 418 that allow the Governor's Division of Emergency
Management to provide technical and financial tools to assist municipal government with
implementing emergency management plans and services.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized to forward a copy of this
resolution to Mr. Frank Sturzl, Executive Director of the Texas Municipal League.
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
2002.
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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EULINE BROCK, MAYOR