R-1375-10-95RESOLUTION NO. 1375-10-95 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE EFFORT OF THE
ALLEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO
PLAN FOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITIES IN ORDER TO
MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN THE CITY
OF ALLEN.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen and the Allen Independent School District are separate governmental entities,
having their own governing structure, but having a common service area, and a large overlapping geographical
area served by the respective jurisdictions; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen is one of the fastest growing communities in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex
area having an average growth rate between 1990 and 1995 of 7 %; and,
WHEREAS, 1990 census statistics indicate that almost 1/4 of the entire population of the City is of public
school age, being between 5 and 17 years of age; and,
WHEREAS, population projections indicate the community will continue to grow at an accelerated rate beyond
the turn of the century; and
WHEREAS, quality public school system is essential to serve the large number of students of school age and
to provide adequately for the orderly growth of the community; and,
WHEREAS, the public school system is a integral part of the community and benefits all of the citizens; and,
WHEREAS, adequate facilities are necessary to house programs offered in a quality public school system; and,
WHEREAS, A citizens committee was organized as "Project Kids" to advise the Board of Trustrees on growth
trends and recommend appropriate strategies for meeting the needs of students and staff for the near and long
term; and,
WHEREAS, based upon public input the Board of Trustees placed before the voters a bond proposal that will
facilitate the purchase of land, building renovations, two (2) new elementary schools, and a new high school;
and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has called a bond election for October 28, 1995 for that purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
TEXAS, that:
SECTION 1: The City Council supports the efforts of the Board of Trustees to adequately plan for the present
and future school population of the community, as represented in the bond proposal to be voted on October
28, 1995.
SECTION 2: The Allen City Council recommends that all citizens of the community examine the issues
thoroughly and vote on October 28, 1995.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THE 5th DAY OF OCMBER , 1995.
APPROVED:
oe Farmer, MAYOR
ATTEST:
J More n, CMC, CITY SECRETARY
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