R-04-12-16-14F1 - 12/16/2004RESOLUTION NO. R -04-12-16-14F1
WHEREAS, the 79th Legislative Session is scheduled to begin
January 11, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Round Rock is
requesting that the members of 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 erodes the 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 compensation, 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 of Round Rock is opposed to any change in the sales tax
sourcing rule currently in place.
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2. Texas State University Appropriations
The City of Round Rock is requesting its local delegation to support
the request by Texas State University for an additional building at the
Higher Education Center in Round Rock.
3. Hotel/Motel Funds for Sport Facility Development
The City of Round Rock is requesting its local delegation to propose
legislation that would expand the permitted uses for hotel/motel tax
funds to include the development and expansion of City facilities that
support state and youth sporting events.
4. Competitive Sealed Proposal Expansion
The City of Round Rock requests that its legislative delegation
introduce legislation that would amend Chapter 252 and 271 of the Texas
Local Government Code to allow competitive sealed proposals and the
other alternative bidding procedures authorized under state law for the
construction of highways, roads, streets, utilities, and water and
wastewater treatment plants.
5. Civil Service Commission members.
The City Council requests that its legislative delegation support
legislation that amends the Civil Service statute to allow local Civil
Service Commissioners to be reappointed for more than one term.
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6. Opposition to Certain Legislation
The City of Round Rock requests its local delegation to oppose any
legislation that will place appraisal caps on property beyond the ten
percent (10a) currently mandated by law; any legislation that would
place revenue caps on. the City; any expansion of the sales tax that
does not allow the City to include their portion on the item; and any
new reforms to the annexation statute.
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
the City's
in opposition to any legislation that would limit or erode
power to
City's authority to
the City of Round
self -govern, or in any way be of detriment to the
exercise the powers prescribed by the citizens of
Rock in their elected officials and oppose the
imposition of any state mandates that do not provide for a commensurate
level of compensation.
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, 2004.
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ATTEST:
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secr1Jary
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LL, Mayor
ty of Round Rock, Texas
DATE: December 9, 2004
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - December 16, 2004
ITEM: 14.F.1. Consider a resolution adopting the City of Round
Rock's Legislative Program for the 79th Legislative
Session beginning January 11, 2005.
Department: Administration
Staff Person: Jim Nuse, City Manager
Justification:
There are several issues, which are of great concern to the citizens of Round Rock
in the upcoming legislature. Having a formally adopted legislative agenda aides our
lobbying efforts by giving added credibility to our representatives.
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Background Information: None
Public Comment: N/A