HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 91-20 CITY OF THE COLONY~ TEXAS
WHEREAS, the called session (s) of the 72nd Texas Legislature
convened on July 15, 1991; and
WHEREAS, many legislative issues affecting local government
will be considered; and
WHEREAS, many cities across the State are plagued by problems
of public safety and diminished economic development because of the
inability to regulate possession of open alcoholic beverage
containers in public places; and
WHEREAS, State Law, pursuant to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Code , appears to preempt local regulation of possession of open
alcoholic beverage containers; and
WHEREAS, the City of The Colony would prefer that
municipalities be allowed to regulate possession of open alcoholic
beverage containers within certain designated areas of the
municipality;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of The Colony
do hereby support passage of legislation in the Texas Legislature
which would allow home rule municipalities to regulate possession
of open alcoholic beverage containers within designated portions of
a city.
Section 2. That the City Manager is directed to
communicate the purpose of this resolution to members of the Texas
Legislature and the Governor.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of The Colony
Texas requests the Governor to add this issue of home-rule
authority to the agenda of the called session(s) of the 72nd
Legislature.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately from and after its passage in accordance with the
provisions of the Charter of the City ~-' The Colony and it is
accordingly so resolved.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ day 9~ ,
ATTEST:'~~~. ~. ~ William W. Manning, Ma~
Patt{ A. Hicks, CMC
City Secretary