R-88-1184 - 10/27/1988WHEREAS, on Election Day November 8, 1988, a proposed
Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot providing: "All
revenues received from the federal government as reimbursement for
state expenditure of funds that are themselves dedicated for
acquiring rights -of -way and constructing, maintaining, and policing
public roadways are also constitutionally dedicated and shall be used
only for those purposes "; and
WHEREAS, it has recently been suggested that federal highway
funds received by the State of Texas be diverted to general revenue
purposes; and
WHEREAS, such a diversion of dedicated highway funds would
cripple the state's highway maintenance program, end its long -term
planning, and cancel critical new projects, including many in our
area; and
WHEREAS, protecting the substantial investment in our highways
and improving them will help encourage economic growth and create
jobs in Round Rock, Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
That the City Council supports Proposition I to insure dedicated
federal highway funds received by Texas are spent only for their
intended purpose of improving our highways, and the City Council
encourages all citizens of Round Rock to vote "FOR" Proposition I,
THE GOOD ROAD AMENDMENT.
RESOLVED this 27th day of October, 1988.
ATTEST:
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C31RESELECT
LAND, Ci y Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. //AV
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MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
DATE: October 25, 1988
SUBJECT: Council Agenda, October 27, 1988
ITEM: 11D. Consider a resolution supporting Proposition
1 (Dedication of Federal Highway Funds) on
the November 8th ballot.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Bob Bennett
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Proposition 1 would require the State to
spend Federal Highway Funds on highways.
Funds cannot be used for any other purpose.
ECONOMIC IMPACT: