HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-16-Resolution 19-452_2020 Legislative PrioritiesTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 19-452
APPROVING 2020 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY 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. Address the negative financial impact on the City from the existing multi -family housing
rollback provisions.
5. Maintain funding sources from the State of Iowa for local infrastructure projects.
6. Protect options for holding referendums throughout the year.
7. 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 16t'
day of December, 2019, that it hereby approves the 2020 legislative priorities.
illiam Pear , M or
Attest:k"Ak !n
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
AYE
Anna Bergman
X
R. Charles Bottenberg
X
Courtney Clarke
X
Shelly Hughes
X
Larry R. Lyon
NAY ABSENT
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ABSTAIN