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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda_LTF_08.20.2020Notice of Meeting for the L egislativ e Task F orce of the City of Georgetown August 20, 2020 at 5:30 P M at Virtual T he C ity of G eorgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require as s is tance in partic ipating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reas onable as s is tance, adaptations , or ac commodations will be provided upon request. P leas e c ontact the C ity S ec retary's O ffic e, at leas t three (3) days prior to the sc heduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or C ity Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626 for additional information; T T Y users route through R elay Texas at 711. 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L egislativ e Regular Agenda A C all to O rder-Bridget Hinze Weber, As s is tant to the C ity Manager B Welcome and Introduction of Legis lative Tas k F orce, Vis itors, and staff--David Morgan, C ity Manager C P resentation and dis cus s ion regarding the C ity of G eorgetown Legis lative and Intergovernmental P rogram for the 87th S tate of Texas Legislative S es s ion – Bridget Hinze Weber, As s is tant to the C ity Manager and David Morgan, C ity Manager and S napper C arr, F ocus ed Advoc acy Adjournment Adjourn Ce rtificate of Posting I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of Meeting was posted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily acc es s ible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2020, at __________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary Page 2 of 23 City of Georgetown, Texas Legislative Task Force August 20, 2020 S UB J E C T: Welc ome and Introduc tion of Legislative Task F orc e, Visitors , and s taff--David Morgan, C ity Manager IT E M S UMMARY: F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: N/A S UB MIT T E D B Y: S hirley R inn for Bridget Hinze Weber, Legis lative Tas k F orce Liais on Page 3 of 23 City of Georgetown, Texas Legislative Task Force August 20, 2020 S UB J E C T: P res entation and disc ussion regarding the C ity of G eorgetown Legislative and Intergovernmental P rogram for the 87th S tate of Texas Legis lative S ession – Bridget Hinze Weber, Assistant to the C ity Manager and David Morgan, C ity Manager and S napper C arr, F oc used Advocac y IT E M S UMMARY: F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: T his is a presentation and dis cus s ion S UB MIT T E D B Y: AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type PowerPoint Pres entation Backup Material Page 4 of 23 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM 87TH STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE MEETING #1: MUNICIPAL LOBBYING Page 5 of 23 MEETING PROCEDURES •Please mute until called upon to speak. •If you would like to speak, please “raise your hand” or comment in the chat. 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Page 6 of 23 AGENDA •Welcome and introductions •Overview of Intergovernmental Relations Program and key initiatives •Municipal Lobbying: Why do cities lobby? •Legislative Outlook •Questions and feedback Page 7 of 23 WELCOME TO THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE We need your guidance, input and support Page 8 of 23 WHY WE HAVE A LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Cities are the governments closest to the people that maintain a community’s quality of life Page 9 of 23 WHY WE HAVE A LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Page 10 of 23 KEY PROGRAM INITIATIVES •State Legislative Agenda •Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee •Legislative Task Force •Position Papers Page 11 of 23 LEGISLATIVE SCHEDULE •The House will elect a speaker in January •The Legislature can hold committee hearing in the early days of session, but per the constitution, legislators can’t pass any bills during the first 60 calendar days –unless the governor declares it an emergency item or it’s an emergency appropriation Page 12 of 23 GEORGETOWN IG SCHEDULE •July: IG Subcommittee begins meeting •August –September: Meetings of the Legislative Task Force •August –September: Develop 2021 State Legislative Agenda priorities •October: 2021 State Legislative Agenda presented to Council •January –May: 87th State Legislative Session Page 13 of 23 TOP PRIORITIES •Support local decision making on local issues •Oppose legislation that preempts or erodes the City’s ability to pursue citizen priorities or respond to local citizen concerns Page 14 of 23 OUR ROLE IN AUSTIN •Represent Georgetown residents •Communicate with legislators •Monitor legislative process and react accordingly Page 15 of 23 IMPACTS OF LEGISLATION ON CITIES: Fort Stockton Page 16 of 23 IMPACTS OF LEGISLATION ON CITIES: Building Codes Page 17 of 23 IMPACTS OF LEGISLATION ON CITIES Page 18 of 23 GEORGETOWN-SPECIFIC IMPACTS •Limitation on revenue •Property tax •Development •Annexation •Shot-clock •Tree ordinance •Municipal owned utilities Page 19 of 23 PREVIEW OF THE 87TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION •State Budget •Pandemic Response •City Advocacy (lobbying) •Redistricting •Preemption Page 20 of 23 NEXT STEPS Page 21 of 23 NEXT STEPS •3 more meetings of the Legislative Task Force focused on specific topics •Report of the Legislative Task Force to City Council •2021 State Legislative Agenda stakeholder outreach •Public outreach •Building a digital network of community advocates Page 22 of 23 QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK Page 23 of 23