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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R2023-13RESOLUTION NO, R2023-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 88th LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ************************************************************************************* WHEREAS, both local government officials and state legislators are elected to act in the best interest of the citizens they represent, to be informed on the needs of their constituents and communities, and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, local governments in Texas are impacted by state and federal legislation; and WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood desires to establish legislative agenda in order to ensure that it has the necessary authorities and resources in which to fulfill the desired needs of its citizens; and WHEREAS, by establishing such an agenda, officials of the City can provide both information and assistance on matters related to bills that come before the Legislature so that they may have the resources to call upon when making decisions that impact the lives of their constituents; and WHEREAS, the City will continue to strive to work with other entities, including, but not limited to, cities and the Texas Municipal League, when the positions of such entities are consistent with the City of Friendswood's legislative agenda; and WHEREAS, in establishing the City's Legislative Agenda and working with Texas Legislators, it is the City's hope that Friendswood and Texas would be propelled forward to create a stronger and more vibrant city and state; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, STATE OF TEXAS: Section 1. That all matters and facts set forth in the recitals hereinabove are found to be true by the City Council of the City of Friendswood. Section 2. Based upon the priorities adopted in Section 2 hereof, the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, hereby adopts the legislative agenda, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes, for the 881 Legislative Session. Section 3. The City Council directs the City Secretary to forward a copy of this Resolution upon its passage to each of our local Texas Legislators, the Texas Speaker of the House, the Texas Lieutenant Governor, and the Texas Governor. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its adoption by the City Council of the City of Friendswood. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Friendswood on this the P1 day of May, 2023. APPROVED AS TO FORM: KAREN L. HORNER, City Attomey sT�TE OF, H:\City CouncilU2esclutions\2023\OS-01-2023\FlesoWlion -- 2023 Legislative Agenda.doc EXHIBIT "A" The City of Friendswood supports and opposes, as applicable, the following: SUnpOlt ➢ Support legislation that preserves local control, promotes the general interests ofthe City's residents, and enhances the City of Friendswood's ability to solve problems and improve the quality of life for its residents, such as: H.B. 550 Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain infrastructure projects and public parks. S.B. 367 Relating to a person considered to be displaced for purposes of a relocation assistance program. H.B. 1439/S.B, 368 Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to require removal of graffiti from private property. H.B. 2050 Relating to local government prohibitions or restrictions on the sale oruse of a container or package. H.B. 149 Relating to the sale of park land owned by certain municipalities. H.B. 2224 Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits. H.B. 1381 Relating to the public hearing requirement for a preliminary zoning report made by a zoning commission. ➢ Support legislation that allows the City of Friendswood to set its budget and levy its taxes in accordance with the needs of Friendswood'a residents, such as: H.B.3594 Relating to an adjustment to the voter -approval tax rate for certain municipalities with low or decreasing debt. ➢ Support state -funded and local -option funding choices for economic development purposes, such as: H.B. 1492/S.B. 543 Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. ➢ Support legislation that increases street maintenance sales tax flexibility, such as: H.B. 640/S.B, 612 Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. ➢ Support legislation that allows alternate methods of publications for legal notices, such as: H.B. 622 Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media. S.B.657 Relating to Internet posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives as an alternative to newspaper publication of notice. ➢ Support legislation that increases the competitive bidding threshold to account for increased costs to cities, such as: H.B. 1132 Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which competitive bidding is required. Oppose ➢ Oppose legislation that decreases the authority of home -rule cities, such as: S.B. 149 Relating to the authority of a municipality [o regulate statewide commerce. H.B. 5222/3.B. 2349 Relating to consent to tire creation of certain political subdivisions. H.B. 14 Relating to third -party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the inspection of an improvement related to such a document. H.B. 1819/ Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or S.B.603 enforce juvenile curfews. H.B. 1922 Relating to periodic reauthorization of municipal building pennit fees. ➢ Oppose unfunded state mandates, such as: H.B.471 Relating to the entitlement to and claims for benefits for certain fit'st responders and outer employees related to illness and injury. H.B. 2906 Relating to the expenses and fees awarded to a property owner in certain eminent domain proceedings. ➢ Oppose legislation that preempts or erodes the authority of city government and its citizens or is detrimental to the City's ability to pursue citizen priorities or respond to local citizen concerns, such H.B. 2127/S.B. 814 Relating to state preemption of certain municipal artd county regulation. H.B. 2787 Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility. S.B. 175/ Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and H.B. 3538 certain other activities. H.B. 170 Relating to certain requirements applicable to certain public entities that engage in lobbying. H.B. 3018 Relating to the offense of unlawful use of public funds for communications relating to a measure. H.B. 2925 Relating to applicability of the civil service system for municipal firefighters and police officers and sheriffs departments. H.B. 121/S.B, 130/S.B. 563 Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies. S.B. 1291 Relating to the reimbursement of a municipality's expenses in a ratemaking proceeding for electric or gas utilities. H.B. 1246/S.B, 369 Relating to procedures applicable to municipal consideration of building permits, plats and certain land development plans. S.B. 2431 Relating to the Harris County Flood Control District; providing for the appointment of the governing body. ➢ Oppose legislation that changes the current property or sales tax systems, as well as, other income - producing structures in a manner that would cause the City of Friendswood to lose revenue or the ability to raise revenue, such as: H.B. 449 Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a sale or change of use of certain land. ➢ Oppose legislation that would further lower or expand the appraisal cap, such as: H.B. 1223 Relating [o the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. H.B. 1224 Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value ofreal property for ad valorem tax purposes. H.B. 32/ Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax H.J.R. 6 purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads. H.B. 335 Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. H.B. 746 Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes ➢ Oppose legislation that would preempt or erode municipal franchise fee authority, such as H.B. 4297 Relating to municipal solid waste management services contracts; limiting the amount of a fee. ➢ Oppose preemptive legislation that either limits the scope of existing authority or that wouldweaken the City of Friendswood's ability to sustain the land use character of the City, such as: H.B. 2789/ Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions. S.B.1412 H.B. 866/S.B, 494 Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. H.B. 2970 Relating to the municipal regulation of HUD -code manufactured homes. H.B. 2665 Relating to regulation of short-term rental properties by municipalities and counties; authorizing a fee. H.B. 2367/ Relating to the regulation of residential amenity rentals by a political subdivision; S.13.1466 authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty. ➢ Oppose legislation that would restrict the use of economic development tools available to local governments such as tax abatement, tax increment reinvestment zones and Chapter 380 agreements, such as: S.B.1419 Relating to limitations on the use of public money under certain economic development agreements or programs adopted by certain political subdivisions. ➢ Oppose legislation that erodes municipal governmental/official immunity, such as. H.B. 2266 Relating to judicial review of certain local laws applicable to state license holders. S.B.221 Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. H.B. 190 Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions. The bills referenced lrereinabove are not meant to be an exhaustive list CUM supported or opposed by the City of FriendswoodI Instead, they are meant for illushative purposes only.