1997R05- STRONGLY OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 3316
RESOLUTION NO.
97-~--F
A RESOLUTION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, STRONGLY OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 3316 AND
OTHER LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD PROPOSE TO REQUIRE
EXPENDITURES BY THIS AND OTHER CITIES WITHOUT
CORRESPONDING OFFERS OF FUNDING OR COMPENSATION
BY THE STATE OF TEXAS.
WHEREAS, House Bill 3316
with a population of 10,000 or
to specific classes of employees;
would
more
and
require that cities
increase payments
WHEREAS, the effect of the proposed legislation would
double the payment of "longevity pay"; and
WHEREAS, the net effect to
of this legislative action would be
cost in the equivalent of almost 1
rate; and
the City
to increase
cent in the
of Schertz
personnel
City tax
WHEREAS, the State of Texas, acting through its
legislative body has adopted many other restrictions on the
City of Schertz and other cities that relate to its tax
rate and specific publication and limitations; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas does not propose to assist
the City of Schertz and other similarly affected employers
by the development of resources to pay the increased cost
proposed to be mandated by this and similar legislation;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Schertz is
charged with the responsibility to develop and determine
resources to meet local municipal responsibilities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
THAT, the members of the 75th Legislature be informed
of strong opposition to House Bill 3316 and other
legislation which would propose to require expenditures by
this and other cities without corresponding offers of
funding or compensation by the State of Texas.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 1997.
f Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
(SEAL OF CITY)