HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4148-11-2012A Resolution
NO. 4148 -11 -2012
ADOPTING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S 2013 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the 113th Congress will convene in January, 2013; and
WHEREAS, during the month of November 2012, the Governmental Relations
staff, in conjunction with the City's federal legislative consultants, received input
from various members of the Fort Worth City Council, the City Manager's office, and
department directors to identify the City's programmatic and funding needs that
could, potentially, be resolved by Congressional or federal administrative actions;
and
WHEREAS, based upon those recommendations, the Governmental Relations
staff and federal legislative consultants made a presentation to the Fort Worth City
Council on November 6, 2012 for review of the recommendations; and
WHEREAS, following review of those recommendations, staff was directed to
proceed with a resolution for the City Council's approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
That the City Council:
1. Adopts the 2013 Federal Legislative Program as outlined in the attached
document; and
2. Authorizes and directs the City Manager to distribute copies of the City's
2013 Federal Legislative program to members of Congress, to other cities, and other
interested parties; and
3. Authorizes and directs the appropriate City officials to send letters of
support or to meet with federal officials to discuss the City's position on the attached
initiatives; and
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4. Authorizes and directs the City's Government Relations staff and the
City's federal legislative consultants to take the appropriate actions to advance the
2013 Federal Legislative Program before Congress, the Administration and
corresponding federal agencies.
Adopted the 12"' day of November, 2012.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH 2013 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
CONGRESSIONAL PRIORITIES
Fighting for Transportation
Summary: TexRail and 1-35W North are essential to Fort Worth's current and
planned investments in economic growth and community development.
Opportunities to support the development of TexRail and the completion of 1-35W
North will be priorities in the 113th Congress.
Supporting Our Local Military
Summary: Fort Worth's continued growth and development is inextricably tied to
the health of our nation's military and defense industries. The Naval Air Station
Joint Reserve Base (NASJRB) and Fort Worth's synergistic relationship with top
military contractors in the United States are models for the nation. Expanding
both the NASJRB and the growth of our defense contracting industries will be a
key priority.
Strengthening the Trinity River Vision
Summary: Fort Worth is the fastest growing large city in America today. The
Trinity River Vision (TRV) project is a key element in flood control and in
sustaining this enormous growth and capturing its full potential. The TRV will
drive new economic development downtown while providing much needed urban
renewal to the nearby North Side community. Sustaining and accelerating
funding for TRV will be a key priority.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH 2013 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIVE PRIORITIES
Pursuing Community Development and Renewal
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC)
• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
• Second Chance Act
• HOME Grants
• HHS and Community Health
• Low Income Housing Tax Credits
• Education Opportunity Programs
• Library and Arts Funding
• Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR)
• Energy/Sustainability Grants
Exploring Economic Development Opportunities
• Alternative Asbestos Control Method (ARCM) Wet demolition
• Clean Energy and Natural Gas Initiatives
• Wet Weather Facility
• Land Water Conservation Fund
• Wireless Tax Authority
• Management and Collection for use on Local Rights of Way
• Municipal Disclosure Regime
• SEC issues as needed and as appropriate
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CITY OF FORT WORTH 2013 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIVE PRIORITIES CONTINUED
Fighting for Public Safety Fundina and Support
• Police and Fire Training Facility funding
• Homeland Security Top 10 Re-Designation for Urban Areas Security
Initiative (UASI) funding
• CASA Funding (innovative weather satellite pilot)
• Emergency Management Preparedness Grants (EMPG)
• Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS)
• Broadband Spectrum for First Responders
• Opposition to Collective Bargaining Issues
As a general policy, the City of Fort Worth seeks to preserve its authority to
responsibly govern the city, its citizens, and its property. The City jypLt,
any legislation viewed as advancing the City's Comprehensive Plan or the City's
Strategic Goals; or that improves the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens;
or that reduces the cost of governing the City.
In addition, the City will opjp(? w any legislation viewed as detrimental to its
Comprehensive Plan or its Strategic Goals; or that is contrary to the health,
safety, and welfare of its citizens; or that mandates increased costs or
decreased revenues; or that would diminish the fundamental authority of the
City.
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