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IH BUPPORT OF THE 8%PAHBION OF T&E SAL88 TA% BABE
TO INCLUDE BOTH TB8 8TAT8 AND MUNICIPAL
PORTIONS OF T$E SALEB TA%
WHSREAB, the 72nd Texas Legislature is in session and is currently
considering measures to enhance revenues in order to meet the needs
of the state, and
WHEREAB, one of the measures being considered is the expansion of the
sales tax base, and^
WHEREAB, the expansion of the sales tax base is currently being
considered only with respect to that portion of the sales tax imposed
by the state, and
WHEREAB, the City of Fort Worth would support the expansion of the
sales tax base to also 'include the sales tax dedicated for municipal
purposes, and
WHER8A8, expansion of the sales tax base which includes the sales tax
dedicated for municipal purposes would generate revenues that are much
needed by Fort Worth and cities statewide in order to meet the growing
needs of the cities and their residents;
:. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE80LVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAB:
that the Fort Worth City Council supports the expansion of the sales
tax base to include both the sales tax dedicated to the state as well
as that portion dedicated to municipal government and encourages the.
Legislature to adopt both the state and municipal portions of the
sales tax in any legislation passed regarding the expansion of the
sales tax base.
Approved this _____,.._..._ day of 1991, A.D.
Mayor Bob Bolen
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