HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2003-018RESOLUTION NO. ~0~ ~/~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ADOPTING THE
CITY OF DENTON'S 2003 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE
78TM SECOND CALLED LEGISLATIVE SESSION; PROVIDING A
REPEALER} AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Seventh-eighth Texas Legislature adjourned on July 28, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Governor Rick Perry called a special session commencing on July 28,
2003;and
WHEREAS, redistricting, general government, public school finance issues and
many legislative issues affecting local government will be considered; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton desires to adopt its legislation program for the 78th
Second Called Legislative Session, attached as Exhibit "A", NOW, THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1: That the City of Denton's Legislative Program 78th Second Called
Legislative Session for the City of Denton is adopted as set forth in Attachment "A",
incorporated herein and made a part of this resolution for all purposes.
SECTION2: That the Mayor and City Council, City Manager and the City
Attorney, or their designees shall communicate the items included in the state legislative
program to members of the Texas Legislature.
SECTION 3: The City Attorney is directed to draft appropriate legislation, seek a
sponsor, and actively pursue passage of such legislation by providing testimony from the
Mayor and City Council and City staff and through other appropriate means.
SECTION 4: That the Mayor, City Manager and the City Attorney, or their
designees are directed to communicate to the members of the Texas Legislature and actively
oppose any legislation which diminishes the City of Denton's home-rule authority or has a
negative impact on the City of Denton's governmental authority.
SECTION 5. That all previous resolutions and orders or parts of resolutions or
orders in force when the provisions of this Resolution become effective which are
inconsistent or in conflict with the terms or provisions contained in this Resolution are hereby
repealed to the extent ofany such conflict.
SECTION 6: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Denton and it is
accordingly so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~.~'-- day of ~ , 2003.
EUL1NE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
Exhibit A
City of Denton Legislative Program
for the 78th Second Called Legislative Session
The City of Denton supports the following Legislative Issues:
Legislation adopting a Congressional Redistricting Map that maintains the City of
Denton and Denton County in Congressional District 26, respecting communities of
interest as required by the Federal Voting Rights Act.
Legislation to re-establish the first Saturday in May as the May uniform election date.
Legislation relating to HB 3588 from the just completed regular session that maintains
local authority over regional transportation issues.
Legislation that assists State Universities to contribute to the economic development of
the university's surrounding region.
Legislation that restores Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (TIF) funding to local
governmental libraries.
Legislation relating to state fiscal management, including adjustments to certain school
district fiscal matters made necessary by recent changes in state fiscal management;
making related appropriations.
The City of Denton will actively oppose any legislation that diminishes
the City of Denton's home-rule authority or has a negative impact on
the City of Denton's governmental authority.