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12-17-1984-Resolution-Resolution of Support of Annexing Powers of General Law Cities.-12/17/1984RESOLUTION No. WHEREAS the economic vitality of a City is dependent upon a strong and growing tax base; and WHEREAS planned growth is widely recognized as beneficial both economically and socially; and WHEREAS current annexation laws create an atmosphere of unequal taxation where Cities artificially support fringe areas outside the City; and WHEREAS the power to unilaterally annex has been shown to be a significant contributing factor in the economic health and stability of home rule Cities in Texas; and WHEREAS the inability of General Law Cities to annex has limited the growth of the tax base in numerous Cities, has hampered efforts at planned growth, and in general has contributed to stagnation, decay and detrimental development patterns in many smaller Cities throughout the State; and WHEREAS and long the power to unilaterally annex would provide significant term benefits to the citizens of Sanger. Texas. NOW THEREFORE the City unanimously call upon S support legislation in Legislature which would Law Cities. Council of the City of Sanger does hereby tate Representative Ben Campbell to the upcoming session of the Texas extend annexation powers to General PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this the % % day of ,��� -�, 1984. e1 Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST Msiry tiro` Stover City Secretary