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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1484w^ -;. A Resolution ~, ~ ~~~ Adopted Resolution No. ~'~„x.7 ENDORSING LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE DURING THE SPECIAL SESSIONS OF THE 71ST TEXAS LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League represents the interests of all cities in the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League Board of Di- rectors meeting in annual session October 26-28, 1989, ap- proved a listing of legislative priorities to be pursued during the Special Sessions of the 71st Texas Legislature; and ~~ WIiEREAS, each of these priorities would be of ben- efit to the City of Fort Worth; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF FORT WORTH that the Council endorses and supports the TML priority listing, as follows: Sec. 1. Protect TML interests in areas that are in the Governor's call(s), particularly workers' compensation reform and, as necessary, in the area of utility regulation. Sec. 2. Seek introduction and passage of legislation which would: a. Restore municipal authority regarding the location of pawnshops (correcting SB 601 from the 1989 regular session). ' q: QTY OP poBT wosTH a i• b. Clarify the law regarding aboveground storage of fuel at airports (correcting SB 698 from the 1989 regular session). c. Provide for public official immunity (reintroducing HB 2115 from the 1989 regular session}. d. Provide cities greater permitting authority (reintroducing HB 2377 from the 1989 regular session). e. Accelerate the availability of solid waste planning funds. Adopted this dap of November, 1989, by the City Coun- cil of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. I~ Mayor Bob Boler. ATTES'" Ruth Howard, City Secretary • cir= yr =vsr wvsss