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RESOLUTION NO. 2003- O~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE OMNIBUS FOR THE 7STH STATE
LEGISLATIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFINING THE POSITION
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE.
OMNIBUS LEGISLATIVE POLICY
A governing policy to enable the Mayor to direct the City of La Porte's legislative
activities, absent specific positions taken by the City Council.
A. The City of La Porte will support legislation that:
1. Furthers the principles of Home Rule and local self-governance
2. Brings additional revenue to the City of La Porte
3. Strengthens the ability of the City to act in the best interest ofits citizens'
health, safety, and welfare.
B.
The City of La Porte will oppose all bills that seek to:
1. Counter the principles of Home rule and local self-governance
2. Impose unfunded mandates to the City
3. Limit authority of the City to generate revenue
4. Create a loss of revenue to cities, or
5. Weaken the ability of cities to act in the best interest of its citizens' health,
safety, and welfare
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Passed by the City Council this 24TH day of March, 2003.
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Norman L. Malone
Mayor
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Mart a A. Gillett
City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: March 24. 2003
Appropriation
Requested By: Debra Brooks Feazelle
Source of Funds: nla
Department: Adminidrlltinn
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Resolution: X Ordinance:
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Resolution
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Budgeted Item: YES NO
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The 78th State Legislation was a discussion topic for the City Council Retreat on Saturday,
March 22.
This resolution will enable the Mayor to direct the City of La Porte's legislative activities, absent
specific positions taken by the City Council. This omnibus will be used by City staff as a guide
for deciding the City's position on various bills. Fundamentally, this allows staff to write and/or
testify on behalf of the City to protect the citizens against costs and loss of local control among
other similar issues.
Staff recommends the adoption of this legislative omnibus for the 78th State Legislative Session.
Action ReQuired bv Council:
Consider approval or other action regarding a resolution of the City Council of the City of La
Porte, Texas adopting a Legislative Omnibus for the 78th State Legislative Session.
ADDroved for City Council Agenda
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