R83-36 10-24-83 RESOLUTION NO. R83-36
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE
PASSAGE OF THE REFERENDUM ON THE 9-1-1
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1983.
WHEREAS, citizens of many communities across the United
States are able to obtain emergency assistance by dialing the
number 9-1-1; and
WHEREAS, under the 9-1-1 system, a citizen dials 9-1-1
to obtain all kinds of emergency assistance; police, fire,
medical and in some instances, poison control, reporting of
child abuse and other emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature passed a Bill in the last session
creating a special district for the 9-1-1 system which includes
all cities and all unincorporated areas of Harris County and
all cities partially in Harris County, and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 1983, the registered qualified
voters of the City of Pearland will be able to express their
opinion of this issue; and
WHEREAS, the proposed cost for this service would be
approximately 20¢ per month added to the telephone bill, which
is minimal for the service that would be rendered.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
That the City Council of the City of Pearland supports
the passage of the 9-1-1 Referendum Election, and urges all
registered qualified voters of the City to go to the polls on
November 8, 1983, and express their opinion of this important
issue.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS ~/ day of ~
A. D. 1983.
Mayor
City Secreta~