HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-09-2e - Resolution - 02/12/2009RESOLUTION NO. 02- 12 - 09 -2e
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, is committed to an active
legislative program on behalf of the citizens of College Station; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, has reviewed and
participated in the legislative program developed by the Texas Municipal League; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, has identified specific
legislative priorities for the City of College Station, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby supports the Legislative Program adopted by the
Texas Municipal League:
SECTION 2: That the City Council hereby strongly supports the Texas A &M University and
the Texas A &M University System and in doing so urges legislative approval and
full funding of the budgetary appropriations request of Texas A &M University. In
addition, the City Council hereby supports the passage of SB 467 relating to the
use of certain aviation and air transportation related sales and use tax proceeds for
aviation facilities development as it would greatly benefit TAMU's Easterwood
Airport.
SECTION 3: That the City Council hereby supports the Legislative Action Plan adopted by the
IGC, The Texas Association of Regional Councils (COG) and the College Station
ISD.
SECTION 4: That the City Council hereby sets as the legislative priorities for the City of
College Station for the 2009 Legislative Session the following items:
• Transportation
Support state - funded and local- option funding choices to be utilized for
transportation purposes.
Support legislation that would discontinue the diversion of transportation
revenues to non - transportation purposes and appropriate all revenues from
highway user fees and taxes to fund transportation projects.
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• Municipal Revenue
Oppose any changes to the current property and sales tax systems as well as
other income producing structures that would cause the City to lose revenue or
the ability to raise revenue
• Erosion of Municipal Powers
Oppose any legislation that erodes the authority of city government or is
detrimental to cities
• Collective Bargaining
Oppose legislation that would impose mandated collective bargaining rights.
• Annexation — Land Use Authority
Oppose any legislation that erodes the authority of cities to annex.
Oppose any legislation that would restrict the zoning authority of cities.
• Un- Funded Mandates
Oppose any legislation that would require expenditures by the City without a
source of revenue provided by the State.
SECTION 5: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 12 day of February, A.D. 2009.
ATTEST:
CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary
APPROVED:
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BEN WHITE, Mayor
APPROVED:
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City Attorney