HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-02-J01I 2021 Legislative PrioritiesAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 2, 2020
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving 2021 legislative priorities
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The City has an interest in several important issues that
will be considered by the 2021 Iowa state legislature that impact the City’s
ability to meet the needs of a growing community and to operate efficiently.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The City Administrator recommends approval of the
legislative priorities.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2020-
APPROVING 2021 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in several important issues that will be considered by the 2020
Iowa state legislature; AND,
WHEREAS, these issues impact the City’s ability to meet the needs of a growing community and to
operate efficiently, AND,
WHEREAS, the Waukee City Council establishes the following 2019 legislative priorities:
1.Preserve the tools which give the City the ability to manage and finance growth through the use
of urban renewal districts.
2.Ensure that the commercial and industrial property taxes are fully backfilled each year.
3.Retain State of Iowa economic development incentive programs.
4.Maintain funding sources from the State of Iowa for local infrastructure projects.
5.Increase the annual funding for affordable housing in the State Housing Trust Fund.
6.Expand the funding of Enhance Iowa and the CAT and RECAT programs.
7.Create new funding sources for storm water planning and improvements.
8.Preserve the ability for the City to make decisions at a local level that is consistent with the
spirit of Home Rule.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session this 2nd day
of November, 2020, that it hereby approves the 2021 legislative priorities.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair