HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-23-4832)-04/04/2023RESOLUTION R-23-4832
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 3921 RESTRICTING
LOCAL ZONING AUTHORITY CURRENTLY FILED IN THE 88TH TEXAS
LEGISLATURE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, as a home rule city that derives its power
from the Texas Constitution, possesses the full power of self-
government and is the most direct, responsive, and frequent
point of contact between an elected governmental body and
the citizens it serves; and
WHEREAS, the Colleyville City Council's highest priority is to preserve its
ability to govern effectively and efficiently for its citizens, local
businesses, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds legislative involvement to be a legitimate
exercise of its elected duties as the governing body serving
those who live, work, visit, and own property within the City of
Colleyville; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative state legislators fully understand the
implications of legislation they act upon and seek the input and
advice from local governments on legislative issues which have
a direct impact on the local government's ability to self -govern
and serve their citizens efficiently and effectively; and
WHEREAS, in order to preserve its ability to govern effectively and
efficiently for its citizens, the City Council finds it to be in the
public interest to take positions on certain issues that may
come before the 88th Texas Legislature in 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the City Council hereby opposes, in its entirety, House
Bill 3921 (the "Bill") filed in the 88th Texas Legislature.
Sec. 2. THAT members of the City Council and City staff may work with
other cities in the State, the Texas Municipal League, and other
appropriate entities to communicate the City's opposition to
the Bill.
Sec. 3. THAT the City Manager, and his designees, shall take any
necessary action to promote and inform the citizens of
Colleyville of the City's position on the Bill.
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Sec.4. THAT this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
passage.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 4T" DAY OF APRIL
2023.
Mayor Bobby Lindamood Aye Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Wheat Aye
Brandi Elder, Place 1 Aye George Bond, Place 2 Aye
George Dodson, Place 4 Aye Chuck Kelley, Place 5 Aye
Callie Rigney, Place 6 Absent
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Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
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