R-740-9-86RESOLUTION NO. 740-9-86(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, SUPPORTING A "NATIONAL ENERGY
SECURITY AND CONSERVATION POLICY" WHICH INCLUDES AS
ITS MAJOR COMPONENT, AN IMPORT FEE TO BE APPLIED TO
ALL CRUDE OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IMPORTED INTO
THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS, excessive United States dependence on imported
oil has a direct negative impact on domestic oil producers,
endangers national security, and erodes the value of state
and local tax bases; and,
WHEREAS, numerous Texas municipalities are heavily
dependent upon oil and gas property values for local tax
revenues; and,
WHEREAS, a national policy that would require foreign
producers to pay the costs of oil imported into the United
States through an import fee system would lessen the local
tax burden of American taxpayers, and;
WHEREAS, benefits of an oil import fee would not only
reduce the erosion of value in local tax bases, but would also,
(1) decrease dependence on foreign governments for economic
and national security; (a) provide incentives to maintain and
develop domestic reserves; and (3) maintain the momentum of
conservation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT the City of
Allen supports a "National Energy Security and Conservation
Policy" which includes as its major component, an import
fee to be applied to all crude oil and petroleum products
imported into the United States.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 18th•DAY OF
SEPTEMBER , 1986.
APPROVED:
Donald P. Rodenbaugh, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Marty Hendrix, MC, CITY SECRETARY