From
Andrew Fortune, Manager of Legislative Affairs
Title
Resolution establishing the City's Legislative Agenda and Priorities for the 87th Legislature
Presenter
Andrew Fortune, Manager of Legislative Affairs
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Resolution detailing the City of Grand Prairie's Legislative Agenda and Priorities and authorization of staff to advocate on behalf of the City Council.
Financial Consideration
None
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND PRIORITIES FOR THE 87TH SESSION OF THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
Whereas, beginning November 9, 2020, state legislators may begin filing legislation that could impact City operations, finances and our citizens, and
Whereas, beginning January 12, 2021, the legislature will convene for a 140-day session to consider legislation; and
Whereas, many significant decisions affecting Texas cities are made by the Texas Legislature; and
Whereas, during the 2019 session, more than 2,000 bills would have affected Texas cities in some substantial way; and
Whereas, it is a challenge for the City, given its limited resources, to effectively monitor legislation drafted and debated in Austin and to prevent encroachments on local authority; and
Whereas, it is important to establish priorities, positions and to communicate them to the legislature.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. That the City seeks to preserve its current authority to govern the City and its citizens in accordance with the City's strategic goals and interests.
I. GENERAL LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS:
a) The City supports legislation that positively impacts:
i) the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens;
ii) home-rule municipal authority or local control;
iii) the City’s comprehensive plan or economic development strategic plan; or
iv) municipal services, finances or the Te...
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