R-10-12-16-10F3 - 12/16/2010RESOLUTION NO. R -10-12-16-10F3
WHEREAS, the 82"d Legislative Session is scheduled to begin January 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Round Rock ("City") is requesting that the
members of the Williamson County delegation introduce certain legislation deemed necessary by the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also requests that the Williamson County delegation oppose
certain legislation that is harmful to the City and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes the City's representatives to oppose any legislation
that limits the existing authority of the City to govern its own affairs and oppose the imposition of any
state mandates that do not provide for a commensurate level of state funding, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the Williamson County delegation be requested to assist the City with the following
legislative proposals, and that the Mayor, Councilmembers, City Manager, City Attorney, City staff
members, and the City's legislative representatives be authorized to testify on behalf of the City for or
against the following proposals as appropriate:
1. Streamlined Sales Tax
The City is requesting its local delegation to oppose any change in the sales tax sourcing rule currently
in place.
2. Higher Education Appropriations
The City is requesting its local delegation to support any and all requests by Texas State University,
Texas A&M and ACC for expansions or improvements for Higher Education in Round Rock.
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3. City's Authority to Serve Utilities
The City is requesting its local delegation to support any proposed legislation that would allow Round
Rock to provide its current and future customers with water and wastewater services.
4. Opposition to Certain Legislation Limiting Existing Authority Regarding Sales Tax,
Property Tax and Adoption of the Annual Budget
The City is requesting its local delegation to oppose any legislation that will place appraisal caps on
property beyond the ten percent (10%) currently mandated by law; any legislation that would place
revenue caps on the City; changes to the local sales tax statutes that jeopardizes the City's sales tax
allocation; and any legislation that would limit the City Council's existing authority to adopt a tax rate
and/or approve the annual budget for the City.
5. Opposition to Certain Legislation Limiting Existing Authority to Annex Additional
Property, Zone Property, Regulate Development, and Acquire Property for Public
Purposes Through Eminent Domain
The City is requesting its local delegation to oppose any legislation that would limit City's existing
authority to annex additional property to the City, to zone and re -zone property, regulate the
development of property, and to acquire private property for public purposes through the power of
eminent domain.
6. Support Legislation Which Would Enhance Round Rock's Ability to Build and Enhance
Roadways
The City is requesting that its local delegation support legislation which will enhance its ability to
build and enhance roadways including: TxDOT Funding for such roadways; minimizing TxDOT fees
for managing road projects.
7. Hotel Occupancy Tax legislation
The City is requesting its local delegation to support legislation that would expand the permissible uses
for which Hotel Occupancy Tax can be used to encourage and promote tourism in the City.
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8. Regional Utility Issues
The City is requesting its local delegation to support legislation that would encourage and promote
regional solutions to issues related to water and wastewater utilities. Likewise, the City is requesting its
local delegation to oppose any legislation that would have an adverse impact on regional solutions to
issues related to water and wastewater utilities in general, or the Brushy Creek Regional Utility
Authority in particular.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That the Mayor, Councilmembers, City Manager, City Attorney, City staff members, and the
City's legislative representatives be authorized to testify in opposition to any legislation that would
limit or erode the City's power to self -govern, or in any way be of detriment to the City's authority to
exercise the powers prescribed by the citizens of the City in their elected officials and oppose the
imposition of any state mandates that do not provide for a commensurate level of state funding.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter
hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 16th day of December, 2010.
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
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ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
Agenda Item No. 10F3.
City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
Consider a resolution adopting the City of Round Rock's Legislative Program for the 82nd
Agenda Caption: Legislative Session.
Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
Department: Administration
Staff Person making presentation: Cindy Demers
Acting City Manager
Item Summary:
There are several issues which are of great concern to the citizens of Round Rock in this Legislative Session. Having a
formally adopted legislative agenda aids our lobbying efforts by giving added credibility to our representatives.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
8.0 — Maintain and enhance public confidence, satisfaction and trust in City Government
Cost: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A
Recommended Action: Approval