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RESOLUTION NO. 89-4
A RESOLUTION URGING THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION
WHICH WILL PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OF A MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS, there is presently pending House Bill 98, which
would deny to Municipalities the right to impose an income tax;
and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte supports such legislation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of La Porte,
Texas, hereby urges the Texas Legislature to pass House Bill 98
denying the Municipalities of the State the right to impose a
Municipal income tax.
Section 2. The administration is hereby directed and
authorized to have copies of this resolution delivered to the
elected State Representatives for the City of La Porte and such
other individuals or groups that the Administration may deem
appropriate or necessary to be made aware of the City of La
Porte's position regarding House Bill 98 denying the
Municipalities of the State the right to impose a Municipal income
tax.
~ecti~. This resolution shall take effect immediately
from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of La
Po rte.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 27th day of March, 1989.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins, City Attorney