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RESOLUTION NO. 839
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN SUPPORTING H. R. 2780, THE STATE AND LOCAL
FISCAL ASSISTANCE ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1984, REAUTHO-
RIZING THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM OF
TITLE 31, CHAPTER 24, U. S. CODE.
WHEREAS, the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act Amendments of 1984, now
pending before the Congress of United States, would extend the Revenue Sharing
Program an additional five years on an entitlement basis; and
WHEREAS, the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act Amendments of 1984,
would increase the total funds available to the Revenue Sharing Program from $4.6
Billion to $5.3 Billion, the first increase since enactment in 1972; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Frank (D-MA) has offered an amendment which would
accelerate revenue sharing payments by one quarter but not increasing the net program
spending; and
WHEREAS, at a time when municipal government has been reducing its dependence
upon ad valorem taxation as its principal source of revenue; and
WHEREAS, the Revenue Sharing Program returns Baytownions tax dollars to
Baytown, to be utilized for purposes in accordance with their express desires; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City of Baytown supports H.R. 2780, the State and Local
Fiscal Assistance Act Amendments of 1984, including Congressman Franks amendment,
reauthorizing the Federal Revenue Sharing Program of Title 31, Chapter 24, U.S. Code,
and further urges those who represent the citizens of Baytown in the Congress of the
United States to pass legislation reauthorizing the above provision.
Section 2: This Resolution shall take effect from and after its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the City Council of
the City of Baytown, on this the 26th day of May, 1983.
ALLEN CANNON, Mayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
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APPROVED
RANDALL B. RONG, City orney