HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2018-10-494 Collin Cnty Bond SupportCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 40134-4614
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS SETTING
FORTH ITS SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED BOND PROGRAM ELECTION FOR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CALLED BY THE COLLIN COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2018; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, a more robust transportation network is critical for the future of Collin County,
which includes improvements to community arterial roadways of regional significance and
limited -access highways; and,
WHEREAS, the Anna City Council is aware of the planning effort put in place by the Collin
County Planning Board and the Commissioners Court, whose purpose is to review the capital
needs of the County; and,
WHEREAS, the Collin County Commissioners Court has weighed the matter, heard from
elected officials, and discussed specifics of a proposed bond election at publicly posted
meetings; and,
WHEREAS, over the past 11 years, Anna taxpayers have benefited greatly from essential
transportation projects sponsored by Collin County; and,
WHEREAS, a proposition estimated to be in excess of $600 million may be considered, and
it is expected that the passage of the 2018 Collin County Bond Program will not result in a tax
increase for property owners;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, COLLIN COUNTY TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The recitals above are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Approval.
The City Council hereby encourages and supports the Collin County Commissioners Court
to order a 2018 Collin County Bond Election for essential Transportation Improvements for
November 6, 2018. Proposed propositions relating to transportation will benefit residents of
both the City of Anna and Collin County and ensure that our quality of life will be maintained
during this period of rapid growth and development.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this 23rd day
of October 2018.
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ATTEST: `1�4�.•'''.• ' •.�.,�tF`ROVED:
City Secretary C rrie L. Smi fj * ' it/��yor Nate Pike
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