HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 98-12 ��.
RESOLUTION N0. R98-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSFTOOD, TEXAS,
OBJECTING TO PASSAGE OF THE INTERNET TAX
FREEDOM ACT.
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WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood population of more than 28, 000; and
wHEREAS, the City of Friendswood is concerned about our "Main Street"
retail merchants and their ability to compete competitively with mail order
and internet companies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood is concerned about the effects on state
and municipal governments ability to continue services to our citizens if
the Internet Tax Freedom Act is passed; and
WIiEREAS, we are opposed to a six year moratorium to bar local governments
from collecting current or future taxes on the Internet; and
WHEREAS, all cities will suffer revenue loss, draining funds needed for
infrastructure and police to keep our streets safe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Friendswood, strongly
opposes the Internet Tax Freedom Act and request your vote against this
devastating action against the nation's cities and their local retail
merchants.
PASS, APPROVED, AND RESOLVED this 6 th day of April, 1998.
Mayor Harold L. Whitak
City of Friendswood
ATTEST:
S
Deloris McKenzi , TR
City Secretary
R98.12/LST03