Raytown’s Legislative Agenda for 2011

The most interesting piece is the tri-fold that the city staff has prepared that outlines the specifics of Raytown’s want list from State government. 

Click HERE to view page  1

Click HERE to view page  2

I find the remarks on the department of Motor Vehicles Franchise by Alderman  Aziere and Alderman Van Buskirk’s response very interesting. 

CITY OF RAYTOWN

Request for Board Action

Date: December 15, 2010 Resolution No. R-2337-10

To: Mayor and Board of Aldermen

From: Mahesh Sharma, City Administrator

Department Head Approval:

Finance Director Approval:

City Administrator Approval:

Action Requested: Approve the Resolution adopting the 2011 Legislative Program for the City of Raytown, Missouri.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution.

Analysis: The City needs to communicate to elected and appointed officials at all levels of government the position of the Board of Aldermen on the legislative priorities of the community. The Legislative Program represents a brief overview of those concerns. It is incumbent on all city officials to be able to articulate those needs with a unified and consistent message. This document serves as a template for that unified voice.

Alternatives: Modify, adopt or not adopt.

Sponsor(s): Legislative Committee.

 __________________________________________________

RESOLUTION NO.: R-2337-10

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2011 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR

THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, MISSOURI

WHEREAS, on January 5, 2011, the 2011 legislative session of the 96th Missouri General Assembly will convene; and

WHEREAS, during this session, the Missouri General Assembly will discuss and decide many significant issues that directly impact the citizens of the City of Raytown, their local government, and their quality of life; and

WHEREAS, the Legislative Committee of the Raytown Board of Aldermen developed and recommended to the Board of Aldermen the adoption of the 2011 State Legislative Program to provide guidance to the members, representatives, and advocates of our community in the legislative process.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE

CITY OF RAYTOWN, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:

THAT the attached 2011 State Legislative Program of the City of Raytown, as recommended by the Legislative Committee, is hereby approved and adopted.

FURTHER THAT the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen for the City of Raytown hereby direct Staff to distribute and communicate the approved 2011 State LegislativeProgram to the local representatives of the Missouri General Assembly.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Raytown, Missouri, the 21st day of December, 2010.

________________________________

David W. Bower, Mayor

ATTEST:

____________________________

Teresa M. Henry, City Clerk

Approved as to Form:

________________________________

George Kapke, City Attorney