HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2005-04 RESOLUTION NO. R2005-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 79TH SESSION OF
THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, the 79t" Session of the Texas Legislature convened on January 11,
2004; and
WHEREAS, the actions taken by the Texas Legislature directly impact the City
of Friendswood and its residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood wishes to have its interests represented in
the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood has identified issues
that are of significance to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood has determined
positions on these issues; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood has directed the City
staff to monitor actions taken by the Legislature and to inform the public and the state
elected officials of the City's position on these actions;NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS:
Section 1. That it adopts the 2005 Legislative Agenda as shown on Exhibit A,
attached to and incorporated into this resolution by reference.
PASSED,APPROVED AND RESOLVED on this 17th day of January 2005.
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Kimball W. Brizendine
Mayor
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De oris McKenzie, T C
City Secretary
Exhibit A
City of Friendswood
2005 State Legislative Agenda
Unfunded Mandates
Oppose the imposition of any state mandates that require City expenditures without
providing for commensurate compensation.
Municipal Revenue
Oppose any changes to the current property or sales tax systems or other changes that
would diminish city revenue or revenue collection authority.
Land Use and Development Regulation Authority
Oppose any legislation that would limit, restrict, remove, override, or otherwise
negatively affect the rights of cities to control land uses, development, and the
enforcement of local regulation of impacts that affect their lands or residents.
Right-of-Way Authority
Oppose legislation that would negatively impact the Ciry's right-of-way authoriry or the
power to collect reasonable compensation for use of rights-of-way.
Support legislation that would clarify ambiguities or correct current laws that negatively
impact the City's right-of-way authority or the power to collect reasonable compensation
for use of rights-of-way.
Open Meetings/Open Records
Oppose legislation adding unnecessary restrictions to the current open meetings/open
records laws.
Elections
Oppose changes or deletions of any of the current uniform election dates.
Oppose expansion of financial disclosure requirements beyond current law for local
officials.
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Personnel
Oppose legislation that would require cities to allow employees time away from work
beyond current law.
Parks and Recreation
Oppose legislation that would reduce or restrict funding available to municipalities
through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department programs.
Public Safety
Oppose legislation that would restrict or hinder a city's authority to enforce the laws
within its jurisdiction or negatively affect its public safety services or programs.
Collective Bargaining
Oppose legislation that would eliminate the requirement that collective bargaining be
adopted by popular vote.
Annexation
Oppose any legislation that erodes or negatively affects municipal annexation authority.
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