R94-68 12-12-94RESOLUTION NO. R94-68
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING PASSAGE OF THE 1/2¢ SALES TAX;
SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND PROMOTING A STRONG,
DIVERSE COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, the future growth and success of the City of Pearland
depends on a strong, economically diverse community; and
WHEREAS, statistics across the state show that sales tax has
been a primary catalyst of economic development; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Pearland endorses
passage of the 1/2¢ sales tax, which will be proposed to the quali-
fied registered voters of Pearland by Special Election, January 21,
1995;
Section 2. The City Council promotes the 1/2¢ sales tax as a
significant contributor to the financial well-being of our City,
recognizing that it will broaden our tax base to encompass citizens
beyond our jurisdiction who conduct business here and use services
provided by Pearland citizens.
Section 3. The City Council recognizes that, among its many
uses, the 1/2¢ sales tax will be a mechanism for generating valued
jobs and promoting economic development that will strengthen our
community's financial stability and enhance the quality of life in
Pearland.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED
J~/~-~~J~,A. D., 1994.
ATTEST:
this the /~2_~ day of
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: