HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3854-02-2010A Resolution
NO 3854-02 2010
REQUESTING THAT THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COORDINATE THE TIMING OF THE
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ADDITIONAL TAXES WITH THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, -the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors (the CCPD
Board') has been authorized by section 321 210 of the Texas Tax Code since its inception to
extend application of its tax to telecommunications services and
WHEREAS, the CCPD Board has not extended its tax base to telecommunications
services and
WHEREAS the CCPD Board is authorized by section 321 1055 of the Texas Tax Code
enacted by the 815` Texas Legislature to extend its tax base to the residential use of natural gas
and electricity and
WHEREAS the sales tax income of the CCPD along with the sales tax income of the
City of Fort Worth, has declined and is lower than the FY2010 projected estimates and
WHEREAS the CCPD Board, as well as the City is currently studying/reviewing
various ways in which to balance its FY2010 budget and
WHEREAS the CCPD Board, as well as the City Council is beginning initial planning
of its FY2011 budget and
WHEREAS extending the CCPD tax to include sales tax on telecommunications
services and the residential use of gas and electricity is an option available to CCPD Board,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
That the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas respectfully requests that the
Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors coordinate the planning of its FY2010
and FY2011 budgets including the possibility of the imposition of any new taxes with the City
Council
Adopted this 9"' day of February 2010
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