HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 112216-H - 2017 Legislative AgendaRESOLUTION NO. 11 a'-AU-�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 85TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
WHEREAS, the 85th legislative session convenes on January 10, 2017, 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 the legislative consultant 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 851h 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 85th Legislature of Texas
actively pursue the items found in the City of Georgetown Legislative Agenda set forth in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto.
RESOLVED this 22nd day of November 2016.
ATTEST: THE CITY F GEORGETOWN:
S
Shelley No)! g Dale
City Secreta,y Mayor
APPRO D' 5 TO FORM:
Charles cNabb, eX4 0_40corn& j
Resolution No. 1 t aal to -N
Description: 2017 Legislative Agenda
Date Approved: NovemberU 2016
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Exhibit A
2017 Legislative Agenda
85th 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 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:
• Provide a fair and equitable distribution of the sporting goods sales tax revenue for Local and
State parks;
• Pass-thru federal dollars for local parks; or
• Create a constitutional dedication of sporting goods sales tax revenues for parks.
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.