20-049RESOLUTION NO. 20-049
A RESOULTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 87T" TEXAS
LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION.
WHEREAS, Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake, Texas, was approved
by the voters in a duly called Charter election on April 4, 1987; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need for the City to preserve its
current authority to govern its citizens, budget and property; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has in the past adopted legislation that has
impacted the City's ability to govern its citizens, budget and property; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of the City being fully
involved in the legislative process; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council had deemed that the recommended legislative
agenda reflects the strategic goals and interests of the City,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct
and the City Council incorporates said findings into the body of this resolution as
if copied in its entirety.
Section 2. Exhibit A is hereby adopted as the Statement of Legislative
Priorities for the City of Southlake, Texas for the 87th Regular Legislative
Session.
Section 3. The different elements, issues or priorities, as adopted, and as
amended from time to time, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Secretary
of the City of Southlake, along with a copy of the resolution and minute order of
the Council so adopting or approving same.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by
the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2020.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
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Laura Hill, Mayor
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City Secretary
Statement of Legislative Priorities
87'L'H TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The City of Southlake supports legislation that advances the principles of local control,
allooing local elected officials to make decisions and advocate positions that are beneficial
to the interests of City residents or that is otherwise beneficial to the City's interests.
I he Ciy of Southlake opposes legislation that preempts or erodes the authority of city
government or is detrimental to the City's govern locally.
The GO of Southlake supports legislation that provides flexibility to the local governing body
to determine the best method of raising necessary revenue and funding municipal
operations, including the use of technology for efficient service delivery.
The Giy of Southlake opposes legislation that restricts the ability of municipalities to manage
local budgets and make financial decisions, including limitations on revenue generation, use
of debt, and requirements for onerous public notifications that do not improve local
financial transparency.
The City of Southlake supports legislation that preserves local land use, zoning and
development regulatory authority.
The GO of Soulhlake opposes legislation that would diminish the City's authority to regulate
growth and development through land use and zoning regulations, building codes,
comprehensive planning, or eminent domain, or that would erode the City's authority to
assess inspection fees for new, existing, or re -development.
The C`ry of Southlake supports legislation that allows that allows municipalities to invest in
development and tourism projects to benefit the local economy.
The Cif• of Sorrthlake opposes legislation that would restrict current municipal econonnic
development tools or restrict the use of l lotel Occupancy Tax funding for tourism
programs.
The Ciy of Sorrthlake supports legislation that would improve the City's authority to manage
and control public rights -of -way and publicly owned land or solidify the City's ability to
receive fair market compensation for use of public rights -of -way.
The GO: o% Sorrthlake opposes legislation that seeks to limit the authority of cities to utilize
rights -of -ways and publicly controlled property for public purposes deemed necessary by the
municipality, or to otherwise manage rights-of--,vay usage as deemed necessary by local
governing bodies.
The G7, of Sorrthlake supports legislation that strengthens the ability of a municipality to
develop and implement public safety programs, operational structures, employment
processes, and technology to effectively manage the public's safety.
The Gib o% Southlake opposes legislation or rules that would restrict a municipality from
making locally appropriate decisions to protect the public's safety, the safety of first
responders, and a mucucipality's ability to make decisions related to public safety programs,
operational structures, and technology.
EXHIBIT A