RES 2004-11RESOLUTION 2004-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, OPPOSING
ANY SCHOOL FINANCE OR TAX SYSTEM REFORMS THAT WOULD
NEGATIVELY AFFECT CITY REVENUES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EFFORTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is likely that the Texas Legislature will address school finance and tax system reforms in
the near future; and
WHEREAS, during these deliberations by the Texas Legislature, proposals to limit the ability of cities to
collect property taxes and sales taxes are likely to be offered by some members of the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, additional restrictions on city taxes 'fly in the face of a history of frugal tax administration
by Texas cities; and
WHEREAS, all Texas cities combined collect only 15.3 percent of all property taxes collected in the
State of Texas, while schools collect more than 60 percent; and
WHEREAS, between 1985 and 2002, the municipal share of all property tax revenue fell from 20.3
percent to 1.5.3 percent; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities rely on tax revenue to build basic infrastructure, to ensure public safety through
police and fire departments, and to provide numerous essential services for city residents, who are 80
percent of the state's population; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities engage in numerous economic development activities that produce jobs and
revenue for the entire State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, cities must meet the challenges of homeland security and compliance with state and federal
mandates, many of which are unfunded mandates; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities have shown over the years that they are fiscally responsible and good stewards
of taxpayers' money; and
WHEREAS, efforts to limit the ability of cities to collect sales and property tax revenues or to set tax
rates would have severe negative impacts on city services, city employees, economic development efforts,
and ultimately the citizens of the State of Texas;
WHEREAS, we are supportive of the Northwest Independent School District School Finance Task Force
and their presented findings,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
That the governing body of the Town of Trophy Club will oppose all school finance or tax reform efforts
by the Texas Legislature that negatively impact the ability of the town to provide basic essential services,
conduct economic development activities, and ensure public safety by limiting our ability, beyond the
provisions of current law, to collect property tax or sales tax revenues and support the position as
presented by the Northwest Independent School District School Finance Task Force.
That this resolution shall become effective from the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL ,,OFJHE TOW, OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS this 3rd day of May, 2004. // ) tp
ATTEST:
'APPROVED TO AS FORM:
Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Smith
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