HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 102318-AC - 2019 Legislative AgendaRESOLUTION NO. a"3 I - Pi�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 86TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
WHEREAS, the 86th legislative session convenes on January 8, 2019, and will be
considering issues of interest and importance to the City of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown desires to adopt a Legislative Agenda that is
consistent with the mission and vision of the City and in the best interest of the public it serves;
and
WHEREAS, local control is where local elected officials tasked with raising funds and
providing services to respond to the individual and market driven needs of the unique community
they serve; and
WHEREAS, City staff, legal counsel, and legislative consultants will work under the
direction of the City Council to affirmatively pursue the City of Georgetown's Legislative Agenda;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown's Legislative Agenda is intended to be a broad policy
statement on issues that are anticipated to be discussed during the 86th session, while additional
items will be more specifically reviewed and discussed by the City Council as necessary during
the Legislative Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. That the City Council request the members of the 86' Legislature of Texas
actively pursue the items found in the City of Georgetown Legislative Agenda set forth in Exhibits
"A" attached hereto.
RESOLVED this 231 day of October 2018.
ATTEST:
Shelley ary
City Secretreta
APPR AS T FO
Charles McNabb
Resolution No.
Description: 2019 Legislative Agenda
Date Approved: October 23, 2018
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN.
Dale Ross
Mayor
City Attorney
Resolution No. I Dab 100- l�" G
Description: 2019 Legislative Agenda
Date Approved: October 23, 2018
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Exhibit A
2019 Legislative Agenda
86th Texas Legislature
The City of Georgetown's Legislative Agenda establishes a policy direction for a summary of important
issues that affect the Georgetown residents, businesses, and stakeholders.
Local Control - Oppose Legislation that would:
• Erode or otherwise diminish home rule authority and local control (local control: where local
elected officials are tasked with raising funds and providing services to respond to the individual
and market driven needs of the unique community they serve);
• Impose limits on the city's existing economic development authority;
• Restrict the ability of cities to provide economic and efficient methods of financing city
purchases and projects;
• Erode annexation or zoning authority; or
• Erode municipal authority over the rights-of-way or erode municipal authority to collect
reasonable compensation for the use of rights-of-way.
Taxation - Oppose Legislation that would:
• Impose revenue caps in the form of adjusting provisions for the current property tax rollback; or
• Reduce the appraisal growth cap established in current law.
Unfunded Mandates - Oppose Legislation that would:
• Create unfunded or underfunded mandates from state and federal government which
ultimately end up costing local taxpayers.
Parks — Support Legislation that would:
• Enhance the investments in all parks and open spaces
• Support conservation of open space and making public lands accessible for public use by
supporting the sporting goods sales tax and the land and water conservation fund
• Support water and natural resources through conservation, presentation, and the rights to
access nature, the outdoors, and recreational amenities
• Enhance physical activity and improve health and wellness by utilizing parks and recreation
amenities and services
• Support funding for services and programs that ensure access for all people to connect to nature
and the outdoors
• Create a livable, safe, and responsible community by supporting safe recreational amenities,
pathways, and trails
• Support the positive economic impacts of connecting our communities to nature and the
outdoors from the Parks and Recreation Industry
Utilities - Support Legislation that would:
• Dissolve the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District (CTSUD) Board;
• Allow continued MOU general fund transfers and return on investment; or
• Preserve local control regarding Municipally Owned Utility (MOU) decision making related to
electric market participation.
Utilities — Oppose Legislation that would:
• Expand of Public Utility Commission's jurisdiction or limit MOU control related to rates or
regulations;
• Change current law regarding disclosure of competitively sensitive information; or
• Create required discount mandates for MOUs.