R-1151-12-92RESOLUTION NO. 1151-12-92 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ADOPTING A PROGRAM OF LEGISLATION POLICY AND
PRIORITIES FOR THE SEVENTY-THIRD TEXAS LEGISLATURE, 1993
REGULAR SESSION, AND DIRECTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES OF
COUNCII2AEMBERS AND STAFF.
WHEREAS, cities represent the level of government closest to the people, bear the
responsibility for providing capital infrastructure and for ensuring our citizens health
and safety; and,
WHEREAS, cities are focal points of economic growth and development, where the vast
majority of economic development will take place, and therefore must be seen as full
partners in Texas' economic development efforts; and,
WHEREAS, the seventy-third session of the Texas Legislature has convened beginning
January 8, 1993; and,
WHEREAS, many legislative issues affecting municipal government and the citizens of
Allen will be considered;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Allen, its officials and staff, will communicate with Texas
legislators, both directly and through the Texas Municipal League, in order to influence
the passage of legislation that benefits the City of Allen and the defeat of legislation
that harms the City of Allen.
SECTION 2. The City of Allen will direct its lobbying efforts with respect for the
following principles:
A. Home rule authority: Oppose any legislation which preempts or
diminishes the City's home rule authority to govern local affairs.
B. Local government revenues: Support legislation that promotes
predictable and sufficient sources of revenue for local governments, and
oppose legislation which has the effect of reducing their revenues.
C. Unfunded mandates: Oppose the imposition of any state mandates which
do not provide for a commensurate level of compensation.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is hereby directed to develop implementation plans and
execute the Legislative Program, including communications on behalf of the City of Allen
to the Texas Municipal League and state legislators.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF DEcEmBER , 1992.
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ce Farmer, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Ju y MoOlson, CITY SECRETARY
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