HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-00-1658)-05/16/2000
RESOLUTION R-OO-1658
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUNDING FOR THE
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
WHEREAS, alcohol and substance abuse is on the rise in Texas and the
prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse is a
serious concern to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
(TCADA) is the funding of alcohol and substance abuse prevention
and treatment programs throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, TCADA has experienced a shortfall in this funding through
accounting errors and bad assumptions of historical spending and
cash carry-forward; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the shortfall, many contracted programs statewide and
especially in Tarrant County will receive significantly fewer funds for
the remainder of this budget year and possibly lesser funding again
next year; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these cuts, some service providers have indicated that
they may have to close their doors, discontinuing vital and
sometimes unique services for the citizens of Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, local governments will be forced to make up the shortfall in funding,
using local tax dollars for programs that are clearly the responsibility
of the State.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1
THAT the City of Colleyville strongly encourages the Texas
Legislature, through its House Appropriations Committee and the
Senate Finance Committee, to appropriate interim funds to fully fund
TCADA for its fiscal year beginning September 1, 2000.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Pa~ge~l by a vote of ~ ayes,
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ATTEST:
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an Harris, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
Resolution R-00-1658
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o nays, and 0 abstentions of this
,2000.
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Mayor