HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-17 Resolution 2022-442_2023 Legislative PrioritiesTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-442
APPROVING 2023 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE, 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 2023
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 2023 legislative priorities:
1. Preserve the tools which give the City the ability to manage and finance growth through the use
of tax revenues and urban renewal districts.
2. Adopt legislation allowing cities to impose a local entertainment surcharge.
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 17t'
day of October, 2022, that it hereby approves the 2023 legislative priorities.
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
AYE
Anna Bergman Pierce
X
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
X
Larry R. Lyon
X
Ben Sinclair
X
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Courtney C ar e, Mayor
NAY ABSENT
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ABSTAIN