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RESOLUTION
Resolution #3236
October 24, 1989
Item #21
WHEREAS, State -imposed mandates for Texas municipalities frequently
require the expenditure of substantial amounts local government tax funds;
and
WHEREAS, legislation is proposed to be introduced in the November,
1989, Special Called Session of the Texas Legislature by Representative Dan
Morales to require the State of Texas to reimburse local governments for the
cost of implementing State mandated programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock desires to support
and encourage the passage of such proposed legislation; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock fully supports and
encourages passage of the Morales Bill on State mandated costs during the
November, 1989, Special Called Session of the Legislature in order to
relieve local governments of the increasing financial burdens of meeting
State -imposed mandates; and
THAT the City Manager or his designated representative is hereby
directed to provide copies of this Resolution to Representative Dan Morales
and to all Lubbock area legislators.
Passed by the City Council this 24th day of
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DAN MORALES
STATE REPRESENTATIVE September 28, 1989
The Honorable B. C. McMinn
Mayor, City of Lubbock
Post Office Box 2000
Lubbock, Texas 79457
COMMITTEES:
CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE, CHAIRMAN
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Dear Mayor McMinn:
As you very well know, recent months have ----seen an
unprecedented increase in property tax rates at the local level.
Cities, counties, school districts and other local taxing
jurisdictions have been forced to seek additional revenue, due in
significant part, to state -imposed mandates. As a result, Texas
property tax rates are now among the highest in the nation.
To address this concern, I intend to re -introduce in the
November special session of the Legislature, my proposal to
compel the state to reimburse local units of government for all
costs incurred in implementing state -imposed mandates. As you
may recall, my bill won committee approval last session, but
was caught in the end -of -session crunch and died before coming up
for a full House,vote. I believe we have a good shot at finally
getting this proposal passed this special session and I need
your help.
Last session, the Texas Municipal League, Texas Association
of School Boards, Texas Association of Counties and other local
government groupsjoined together in support of this crucial
legislation, but if we are to be successful in November, strong
support from individual local elected officials is critical.
.Please send a resolution or letter of endorsement for my proposal
to my Capitol office before October 31, 1989. I am planning to
submit your letters and resolutions to the Governor's office
early in November as part of my- formal request that the call be
opened to include my bill.
Our state's fiscal problems will not be solved by simply
transferring those problems to local taxpayers. State government
has a moral obligation to pax for its mandates. It's time to put
the brakes on property tax hikes. I look forward to hearing from
you soon.
Sincerely,
Dan Morales
State Representative
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