CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

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Department:

City Manager’s Office

Commission Meeting Date:  December 19, 2017

Staff Contact:

Diane Stoddard, Assistant City Manager

Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:

 

Direct staff as appropriate concerning items of interest to include in the City’s 2018 Legislative Priority Statement.

 

Executive Summary:

The City of Lawrence traditionally prepares a Legislative Priority Statement to share with the area State legislative delegation. Attached is the proposed statement prepared for the 2018 session as well as the League of Kansas Municipalities’ 2018 Statement of Municipal Policy. The City of Lawrence greatly relies upon the work of the League in monitoring legislative issues.

 

We have also included a letter from Prosoco regarding energy efficiency and low-income housing tax credits for consideration. Please provide direction to staff if the Commission desires to incorporate these issues into its Legislative Priority Statement.

Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor

Effective Governance/Professional Administration

Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):

None

Attachments:

2018 Legislative Priority Statement

League of Kansas Municipalities 2018 Statement of Municipal Policy

Letter from Prosoco

 

 

 

 

Reviewed By:

(for CMO use only)

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