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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
THE CREATION OF THE TARRANT COUNTY
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, The City of Fort. Worth and all of the mu-
nicipalities within Tarrant County have been eco-
nomically and socially harmed by crime, drugs, and their
associated effects; and
WHEREAS, the crime rate in our area has, in the recent
past, been the third highest crime rate in the country;
and
WHEREAS, crime, and the fear of crime, have detracted
from the quality of life in our city and throughout the
county; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has created, through
the Crime Control and Prevention Act, an act of the 71st
Legislature, the opportunity to form a special district
dedicated solely to crime reduction programs and the co-
ordination of crime-fighting efforts among all of the
involved agencies of the county; and
WHEREAS, the voters of Tarrant County must vote to ap-
prove the creation of this special district to be called
the "Tarrant County Crime Control & Prevention District"
in a county-wide.election on May 5, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the support of all cities, agencies, civic
groups, and community organizations will assist in the
creation and coordination of such a district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT .WORTH, TEXAS:
That the City Council supports the creation of the
Tarrant County Crime Control & Prevention District
by voter referendum and pledges to work closely
with the District in an effort to reduce crime in
our City and•in the county.
APPP6V€~ ~Y
CIl`Y COUNCIL
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APR 9 1990
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