Buda Planning & Zoning To Receive Legislative Update

March 27, 2017

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Buda Planning & Zoning will be receiving a 63 page report updating the council on the 85th Legislature.

The Buda Planning & Zoning will be receiving a 63 page update on the 85th Legislative season. Including multiple items that city staff identified items of legislative interest.

Introduction and Passage of Legislation/Rulemaking to Support Implementation of Aquifer Storage & Recovery
Introduction and Passage of Legislation to Support City use of Hotel Occupancy Tax for Improvements to Sporting & Events Facilities
Support Legislation of Safe Neighborhoods (Lowering Statewide Prima Facie Speed Limit to 25 mph)
Support Legislation to Address Failure to Identify (Penal Code 02)
Support municipal authority to manage infrastructure and issues affecting its right of way
Support legislation that would give municipalities the necessary tools to manage growth, protect property values and preserve quality of life
Monitor Legislation & Budget Bills Relevant to the City, Acting as Necessary in Furtherance of City Interests
Oppose legislation that further artificially caps appraisal values or revenues statewide and support legislation that ensures that properties are appraised at true market value
Oppose Legislation Resulting in Eminent Domain Restrictions for Cities
Oppose legislation or state budget decisions that would create unfunded mandates or divert municipal revenues and support measures that preserve local control over the issuance of debt to meet local needs
Oppose Legislation Resulting in Erosion of Municipal Annexation Authority or Local Control
Oppose Legislation Resulting in Erosion of Qualification-Based Selection of Designers
Oppose Legislation to Restrict Municipal Lobbying
Oppose Legislation or Rulemaking that Erodes Municipal Authority to Manage Infrastructure and Issues Affecting ROW, and Support Legislation or Rulemaking that Supports Municipal Authority to Manage Infrastructure and Issues Affecting ROW