HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1987-045 RESOLUTION NO. 87-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SUPPORTING
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT N0. 17 ON THE
NOVEMBER 3, 1987 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
�; WHEREAS, the Texas Leqislature has passed and the Governor
has signed historic tort reform measures; and
WHEREAS, those tort reform measures are highly advantageous
for Texas cities and will provide a large measure of
predictability and stability with regard to municipal liability;
and
WHEREAS, one of those tort reform measures has caused the
following proposed Constitutional amendment to be placed on the
November 3, 1987, General Election ballot:
"The Constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to
define for all purposes the governmental and proprietary
functions of a municipality" ; and
WHEREAS, such proposed amendment shall appear on the ballot
as Amendment No. 17; and
WHEREAS, the passage of Amendment No. 17 is needed to ensure
meaningful and lasting tort reform for Texas cities; and
`�` ' WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League has endorsed passage of
Amendment No. 17.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS :
Section l . That the City Council of the City of Grapevine,
Texas supports the passage of Constitutional Amendment No. 17,
which is on the November 3 , 1987 General Election ballot.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the �_ day of NovPmbPr . 1987.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ci ecreta y
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney