HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2003-031RESOLUTION NO./~ t~t~,-~/
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS,
REQUESTING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE OPPOSE LEGISLATION THAT
ERODES A CITY'S ABILITY TO CHARGE AN EQUAL AND UNIPORM DRAINAGE FEE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, during the 2003 regular session, the legislature enacted legislation that
exempts state properties and state colleges and universities from paying municipal storm water
utility fees; and
WHEREAS, Floor Amendment No. 2 to H.B. 9 (second called session) exempts private
institutions of higher learning from paying a drainage utility fee amending Section 430.003,
Local Government Code, as added by the 78th Legislature, Regular Session; and
WHEREAS, these private entities benefit from the flood prevention and storm water
control provided by storm water utilities, and to exempt them from fees would begin a "piling-
on" of other private entities or public entities wanting exemptions from municipal drainage fees;
and
WHEREAS, public and private entities should pay their fair share of the City's efforts to
prevent flooding and to respond to costly federal mandates relating to storm water nm-off;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. That the City Council requests that the Texas Municipal League oppose
legislation for private entities or public entities wanting exemptions from municipal drainage
fees.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized to forward a copy of this resolution to
Mr. Frank Sturzl, Executive Director of the Texas Municipal League.
SECTION 3.
and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the/~:~/~ day of _(~,.~r/~7.4~/
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
2003.
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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