HomeMy WebLinkAbout020538 RES - 12/13/1988A RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE CITY'S STATEMENT OF LEGISLATIVE POLICY.
WHEREAS, the 71st Texas Legislature convenes in January 1989; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature will consider many measures that affect the
City of Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide guidance for City officers and
staff in conducting legislative efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the following is adopted as the City's legislative
policy:
I. The City Council will determine the City position on all legislative
issues.
I I . The City's Boards and Commissions and Advisory Groups may not represent in
oral testimony or in writing a position on proposed legislation unless that
position is first approved by the City Council.
III. Positions on legislative matters originating outside of the City Council
but within the City's governmental framework shall be submitted to the City
Manager for review prior to consideration by the City Council.
IV. Legislative positions approved by the City Council shall be communicated to
the legislative delegation, to the legislature i n general and/or to the
appropriate legislative committees by members of the City Council, the City
Manager or staff persons designated by the City Manager or by consultants
retained by the City Council.
V. The City will coordinate its legislative program with other political
jurisdictions in the immediate area and provide assistance to those
political jurisdictions where possible and where there is a commonality of
interest.
V I . As a general policy, the City will:
A. Oppose legislation that:
1. Will undermine the principle of Home Rule and local self
government.
2. Mandates increased costs to cities.
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3. Results in loss of revenue to cities except where local option is
provided.
4. Results in diminishing the authority of cities to regulate and
manage their growth and development.
5. Proposes to change the City's policies contained in existing
provisions of the Charter, ordinances, resolutions, and master
plans, unless such changos expand the City's ability to manage
its own affairs; and
B. Support legislation that:
1. Will increase City's revenue through alternate methods of
financing as long as a local option is provided.
2. Reduces costs to the City.
3. Provides for more local control.
4. Protects those policies previously established through the
Charter, ordinances, resolutions, and master plans.
5. Provides increased educational opportunities for the citizens of
Corpus Christi and the region.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
MA OR
APPROVED: a DAY OF decbeem.itese , 19 g g
HAL GEORGE, CITY ATTORNEY
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THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
The above resolution
Betty N. Turner
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Clif Moss
Bill Pruet
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing, Jr.
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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was passed by the following vote:
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