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RESOLUTION NO. 1689
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WICKENBURG, ARIZONA, ADOPTING A_ 2013
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THOSE AUTHORIZED TO LOBBY ON BEHALF OF
THE TOWN OF WICKENBURG TO REPRESENT AND PURSUE
IT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
WICKENBURG, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. Principles and Issues.
Those persons authorized by the Town of Wickenburg to lobby on its behalf,
including members of the Common Council and those registered as lobbyists with the Secretary of
State of Arizona pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes§ 41-1231 et seq. (the "Town Lobbyists"),
are hereby authorized and directed, subject to the continuing supervision of the Town Manager and
the Town Council, to represent and pursue the legislative interests of the Town of Wickenburg by
supporting legislation that embodies any of the following principles or addresses any of the
following issues:
A.
Protects state-shared revenues and the historical formulas for their distribution to municipalities,
including Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) and other funding sources for local
transportation projects.
Maintains local control and respects the authority of cities and towns to self-govern in a way
that meets the needs of their respective communities without the burden of unfunded
mandates.
Reforms the tax code in a way that promotes commerce and streamlines processes but does not
negatively impact municipalities’ ability to collect revenue sufficient to provide services.
Removes obstacles to commerce and promotes a healthy economic climate, including the
promotion of international trade along the CANAMEX Corridor, maintenance of existing
economic and tourism development tools that benefit small and rural communities, and addition
of new economic development programs such as Revenue Allocation Districts.
Addresses the long-term sustainability of the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) and reduces their fiscal impact
on municipal budgets.
Recognizes the benefits associated with Arizona’s parks and open spaces and supports
appropriate funding for maintenance of these natural resources.
Promotes greater flexibility to municipalities in annexing county areas, especially
urbanized county islands.
Section I]. Opposing Legislation.
Legislation that is inconsistent with any of the principles or objectives set forth in
Section I above should be opposed or appropriate amendments pursued.
Resolution No. 1689
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Section III. Town Staff Direction.
iw The Town Manager and staff are hereby authorized and directed to undertake all
other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms, obligations and objectives of
this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Wickenburg, Arizona, this 7” day of
January, 2013.
ATTEST:
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Donna Riffel, Town Clerk
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JOHN H. COOK, MAYOR
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CERTIFICATION
I, Donna Riffel, Town Clerk, HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution Number 1689 was duly passed
and adopted by the Common Council of the Town of Wickenburg, Arizona, a regular meeting held on the 7 day of
January 2013, and that a quorum was present at the meeting.
DonhaRiffel, Town Clerk