R-1460-10-96RESOLUTION NO. 1460-10-96 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF AND PARTICIPATION
IN A COALITION OF CITIES TO SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE 4A AND 4B
SALES TAX.
WHEREAS, the 4A and 4B sales tax corporations have provided hundreds of Texas cities a powerful tool
for improving the quality of life and financial security of their citizens through economic development; and,
WHEREAS, existing laws governing use of sales tax revenues not only uphold local control, but
sufficiently restrict the use of non -economic development related projects; and,
WHEREAS, legislation has been proposed to further restrict uses and to increase State controls and
reporting requirements over the 4A and 4B sales tax and municipal tax abatement authority; and,
WHEREAS, the implementation of these restrictions, rules, and reporting requirements would erode local
control and home rule authority in the area of economic development, create inequities among Texas cities,
and decrease the ability of Texas communities to compete with other states for development projects;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Allen supports the creation of and authorizes participation in a coalition of sales
tax and sales tax eligible cities to work cooperatively to defend the sales tax and other measures utilized
by Texas cities to encourage economic development in their communities.
SECTION 2: The purposes and goals of the coalition are recognized as follows:
A. Actively oppose legislation that reduces local control of the 4A and 413 sales tax receipts.
B. Monitor tax abatement legislation and oppose any further restriction upon municipal sales
tax authority.
C. Identify and promote "best practices" resulting from economic development experiences.
SECTION 3: The City of Allen supports the following strategies for the coalition:
A. Obtain approval of purpose and strategy by each city's Council.
B. A steering committee will be comprised of a Councilmember from each city, with city
managers and economic development directors serving as ex -officio members. Each city
shall have one vote.
C. Invite other cities to join the coalition.
D. Adopt a position paper.
E. Attempt to encourage state-wide organizations such as TML and TEDC to support the
coalition's activities or be neutral on 4A and 413 legislation.
F. Hire a legislative liaison.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 3rD DAY OF =BER , 1996.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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