2000-040City of Southlake, Texas
RESOLUTION NO. 00-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, ENCOURAGING THE TEXAS
LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE INTERIM FUNDS 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.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble of this resolution are true and
correct and are hereby incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied in their
entirety.
Section 2. The Texas Legislature, through its House Appropriations Committee
and the Senate Finance Committee, is hereby urged to appropriate interim funds to fully
fund TCADA for its fiscal year beginning September 1, 2000.
Section 3. That the City of Southlake autorizes and directs that this action be
made part of the City's permanent records.
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Section 4. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date of
this passage.
Passed a Ap proved by the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas on
this 1 day o 2000.
AT EST.
City Secretary
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
Approved:
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