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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-23-4833)-04/04/2023RESOLUTION R-23-4833 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 2665 RESTRICTING LOCAL AUTHORITY TO GOVERN SHORT TERM RENTALS CURRENTLY FILED IN THE 88TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, as a home rule city which 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 ("City Council") 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 that 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 2665 (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. Resolution R-23-4833 Page 2 of 2 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. 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 ATTEST: Christine Loven, TRMC City Secretary I �OF COLLEYVILLE obb Lmdamood Mayor