HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 17-057RESOLUTION NO. 17-057
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 2 is a revenue cap bill that would reduce the "roll back
rate" from eight percent to five percent and provide for, among other things, a
mandatory election on any increase over five percent; and,
WHEREAS, placing undue burdens on the ability of local entities to raise needed
tax revenue impedes the ability of cities to meet local needs; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of the City of Beaumont to oppose Senate Bill 2 or any similar legislation that
would weaken the City's ability to raise sufficient revenue in order to sufficiently provide
for the needs of its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby,
in all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the City Council opposes Senate Bill 2 or any legislation that would
weaken the City's ability to raise sufficient revenue in order to sufficiently provide for the
needs of its residents.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 28th day of
March, 2017.
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- M or Becky Ames -