HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 022503-W-1 - Continuation of TIFRESOLUTION.r
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature created the Telecommunications
Infrastructure Fund (TIF) in 1995 to benefit the citizens of Texas with the deployment of
telecommunications services and technology through academic, school, and public
libraries, institutions of higher education, hospitals, and public schools; and
WHEREAS, Texas libraries have effectively used TIF grants to increase public
access to computer technology, training, and Internet services in rural and urban areas;
and TIF grants to Texas libraries have resulted in expanded online resources, such as
those offered by the Texas Library Connection and TexShare; and
WHEREAS, Libraries are the primary source of access to the Internet and
advanced telecommunications for many people in our state; and the partnership
between libraries and the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board is a critical
component of equalized statewide deployment of advanced telecommunications
services; and
WHEREAS, The State has an ongoing role in helping sustain broadband service
and to ensure the continued usage and advancement of the telecommunications
infrastructure already began; and be it
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN THAT:
SECTION 1, The City Council of the City of Georgetown urges the Texas Legislature to
reauthorize the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund for an additional 10 years and
assure that the public and private partnership established in 1995 be continued; and, be
it further
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown urges the Texas Legislature to
determine an equitable means of financing the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund
through the telecommunications and cable industries; and, be it further
Continuation of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund
Resolution No. �}o4c�2v�L7 -Gt l 0
Page 1 of 2
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Georgetown urges the Texas Legislature to
increase access to digital information resources and broadband to all the people of
Texas through various modes of access, including libraries.
RESOLVED t !a !
%- r &C , 2003.
ATTE
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
AS TO FORM:
Trish Carls
City Attorney
Continuation of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund
Resolution No. OOLcR503—Wt I
Page 2 of 2