HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 95-25 ORIGINAL
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOL OS sO.
WHEREAS, Denton County has seen tremendous growth over the last two
decades; and
WHEREAS, this increase in the number of residents have increased the demands
for services of courts facilities; and
WHEREAS, the existing Carroll Courts building has reached maximum capacity
to effectively continue to house all eight of Denton County's courts in addition to other
county offices; and
WHEREAS, Denton County Commissioners Court has called for an August 26
bond election for a $16 million new courts building and $3 million expansion of juvenile
justice beds; and
WHEREAS, Denton County Commissioners Court's present intention is to have,
at a minimum, ten new courts constructed at the future courts building upon completion
with enough room for another six shelled courtrooms which can be finished out as
needed; and
WHEREAS, the additional bond amount will not result in a tax increase; and
WHEREAS, Denton County Commissioners Court's present intention is to
continue to utilize the Carroll Courts Building for county office space after a new courts
building is constructed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of The Colony does
hereby support Denton County's proposed new courts building and juvenile justice
facility expansion projects.
SIGNED this 7th day of August, 1995.
William W. Manning, Mayor ~
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary