HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 01-28 Opposing Legislation Designed to Limit the Use of MoratoriumsTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 01-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS, OPPOSING LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO LIMIT
THE USE OF MORATORIUMS.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake, Texas is charged with adopting and
enforcing reasonable development regulations that are designed to protect the citizens and
the property within the Town; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of zoning, platting and other development related
regulations by their nature require a minimum period of time to allow for citizens and
developer input, public hearings, and staff and board review prior to enactment by the
Board of Aldermen; and
WHEREAS, depending upon the issues involved and the potential adverse
effects of development pending the enactment of necessary development regulations, the
Board of Aldermen may from time to time determine in its reasonable discretion to place
reasonable limitations on development pending the review and enactment of such
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Town is of the opinion that the reasonable use of moratoriums
for the purpose of maintaining the status quo during the adoption of necessary
development regulations benefits the citizens and protects property within the Town; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 2117 pending before the Texas Legislature would
severely limit cities' use of moratoriums.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the Board of Aldermen hereby opposes the adoption of HB
2117 and any legislation having the effect of limiting a city's reasonable use of
moratoriums.
SECTION 2: That the Town Manager is directed to send a letter to our State
representatives and senators opposing the enactment of HB 2117 or any other legislation
having the effect of limiting a city's reasonable use of moratoriums.
SECTION 3: That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 14TH DAY OF MAY, 2001.
ATTEST:
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Ginger C sswy, Town Sec e
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L. on o o Attorney
Scott Bradley, Mayor
Trent O. Petty, To ' Manager