2001-022r
RESOLUTION NO. 01-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, OPPOSING LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO
LIMIT THE USE OF MORATORIUMS.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is charged with adopting and enforcing
reasonable development regulations that are designed to protect the citizens and the property
within the City; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of zoning, platting and other development related regulations
by their nature require a minimum period of time to allow for citizens and developer input,
public hearings, and staff and board review prior to enactment by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, depending upon the issues involved and the potential adverse effects of
development pending the enactment of necessary development regulations, the City Council
may from time to time determine in its reasonable discretion to place reasonable limitations on
development pending the review and enactment of such requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City is of the opinion that the reasonable use of moratoriums for the
purpose of maintaining the status quo during the adoption of necessary development
regulations benefits the citizens and protects property within the City; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 2117 pending before the Texas Legislature would severely
limit cities' use of moratoriums;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the City Council hereby opposes the adoption of HB 2117 and any legislation
having the effect of limiting a city's reasonable use of moratoriums.
SECTION 2.
That the City Manager is directed to send a letter to our State representatives and
senators opposing the enactment of HB 2117 or any other legislation having the effect of
limiting a city's reasonable use of moratoriums.
Resolution No. 01-022
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SECTION 3.
That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF -
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SOUTHLAKE ON THIS / DAY OF
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City Secretary
Mayor Rick Stacy