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CC Resolution No. 1269 2450 RESOLUTION NO. 1269 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO SUPPORT CONSIDERATION BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION REQUIRING ALLOCATION OF A PORTION OF THE STATE GASOLINE TAX TO MUNICIPALITIES TO PROVIDE FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATED WITH LOCAL STREETS AND ROADWAYS;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. WHEREAS, municipalities throughout the State of Texas continue to experience deteriorating streets and roadways, and repair and replacement costs severely strain local resources; and WHEREAS,the State of Texas provides no funding for repair of local roadways which are used by all citizens regardless of residency; and WHEREAS, cities of Texas are denied use of the most relevant user tax, which is the gasoline tax, and instead have to rely on the debt authority, both principle and interest, that voters give the cities; and WHEREAS, citizens of every community pay gasoline sales tax to the state, which is intended to defray costs of construction and maintenance of roadways throughout Texas; and WHEREAS, the legislature has authorized counties throughout Texas to collect additional motor vehicle registration fees to fund road and bridge repair throughout counties; and WHEREAS, as a matter of equity and fairness municipalities throughout Texas should receive a share of gasoline sales tax to maintain efficient mobility and transportation systems within the community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1: The Texas Municipal League is respectfully urged to consider inclusion in the legislative package for the 75th Session of the Texas Legislature appropriate legislation to provide allocation of a portion of the gasoline sales tax to municipalities for local street and road repair. Section 2: The Texas Municipal League is also respectfully requested to urge consideration of sharing of any gasoline taxes collected by the State with municipalities during any interim study committees authorized by State Officials addressing revenue and/or other such topics prior to the next Legislative session. Section 3: Copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to appropriate state elected officials and the Resolutions Committee of the Texas Municipal League. 2451 Section 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown. INTRODUCED,READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown this the 8th day of February, 1996. PETE C. ALFA O, Mayor ATTEST: EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: kffAACIO RAMIREZ, SIU City Attorney c:\counci kmeetings\febmary\gutu.8th 2