HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4195-04-2013 A Resolution
NO. 4195-04-2013
AMENDING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S 2013 STATE
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the 83rd Session of the Texas Legislature having convened on
January 8, 2013, and filing of legislative bills began November 12, 2012; and
WHEREAS, each biennium, staff seeks input from the Mayor and Council, the
City Manager's Office, City staff, and members of the Legislative delegation
representing the City regarding legislative issues that affect the City and the way in
which it conducts its business; and
WHEREAS, based upon the input received, proposed legislative initiatives are
then taken to the City Council Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
for discussion and analysis; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee has
recommended adding the following to the City's formal State Legislative program:
Seek Legislation on:
Worker's Compensation (HB2249/SBI077)-relating to the provision of lifetime
income benefits under the workers' compensation system
Fort Worth Transportation Authority (HB2536)-relating to the composition of
certain regional transportation authority sub-regional boards
Support Legislation on:
Police/Animal Encounter Training (SB1358)-relating to statewide animal
encounter training for police officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the City Council:
1. Adopts the proposed additions above to be included in the 2013 State
Legislative Program, and
2. Authorizes and directs the City Manager to distribute copies of the City's
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Resolution No. 4195-04-2013
2013 State Legislative program to members of the Texas Legislature, 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 legislators or state officials to discuss the City's position on
the above initiatives; and
4. Authorizes and directs the City's Government Relations staff and the
City's state legislative consultants to take the appropriate actions to advance the
additions to the 2013 State Legislative Program before the Texas Legislature, the
Administration and corresponding state agencies.
Adopted this 9"' day of April, 2013.
ATTEST:
By ---------
Mary Kas r, City Secretary
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