File #: 12-1098    Name: Legislative Priorities
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 12/4/2012 Final action: 12/4/2012
Title: Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Adopting the City of McKinney and McKinney Chamber of Commerce 2013 Joint Legislative Agenda
Attachments: 1. Agenda Item Summary, 2. Legislative Agenda, 3. Resolution
Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Adopting the City of McKinney and McKinney Chamber of Commerce 2013 Joint Legislative Agenda
 
Summary
 
MEETING DATE:      December 4, 2012
 
DEPARTMENT:       City Manager's Office
 
CONTACT:        Aretha Adams, Assistant to the City Manager
 
 
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:      
·      Approve Resolution
 
ITEM SUMMARY:  
·      The Joint legislative agenda focuses on six major areas in the best interest of McKinney's citizens and businesses, including: Economic Development, Education and Workforce, Health Care, Transportation, Taxes and Spending, and Water.
·      The Council and Chamber have also agreed to work together in opposing legislation that threatens local control and or imposes unfunded mandates.
·      This Legislative Agenda will remain a living document, and will be amended as new issues arise throughout the legislative session.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  
·      On November 26, 2012 the City Council discussed the details of the proposed joint agenda.
 
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:  
·      N/A
 
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
·      N/A